What other brands are owned by the same company as Drunk Elephant?

There are 14 other brands under Shiseido in our dataset. See “Same corporate family” on this page.

What are alternatives to Drunk Elephant not owned by Shiseido?

We list 12 alternative brands in related categories that are not owned by Shiseido. See the Alternatives section.

Brand ownership

Who owns Drunk Elephant?

Drunk Elephant is owned by Shiseido. Previously owned by Drunk Elephant (independent) (2012–2020). Below: ownership chain, same-parent brands, and alternatives from other companies. Shiseido

Skincare

Drunk Elephant ownership chain (parent: Shiseido)

Drunk ElephantShiseido

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Last verified: Sep 10, 2026

Confirmed ownership sources

Confidence ≥ 70% — used for the main ownership conclusion.

corp.shiseido.com/en/Curated · High (90%)

Drunk Elephant ownership history

Public ownership changes we track (ended edges). Current parent is listed first when known.

Current
Shiseido
Active ultimate parent in our dataset.
Until Jan 8, 2020From Jan 1, 2012
Drunk Elephant (independent)
Prior owner · Curated · 90% confidence · source

Other brands owned by Shiseido

Sister brands under the same ultimate parent.

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Comparable Drunk Elephant alternatives (different parent companies)

Same category, not owned by the same parent. Full alternatives to Drunk Elephant →

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Alternatives to Drunk Elephant

Alternatives

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FAQ: Drunk Elephant ownership

Who owns Drunk Elephant?: Drunk Elephant is owned by Shiseido.
What other brands are owned by the same company as Drunk Elephant?: There are 14 other brands under Shiseido in our dataset. See “Same corporate family” on this page.
What are alternatives to Drunk Elephant not owned by Shiseido?: We list 12 alternative brands in related categories that are not owned by Shiseido. See the Alternatives section.

Sources & disclaimer

BrandRootMap is an independent reference tool. Ownership data is compiled from public sources and may change after acquisitions. Not affiliated with any brand or parent company.

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