I saw it everywhere. So I used it every single day for 30 days—no cheating.
The real test? Seeing if my skin would actually look different in my terrible bathroom lighting.
It’s Drunk Elephant‘s protein moisturizer. $68. They claim it firms and resurfaces. I wanted the “bounce.”
Texture
A light, whipped gel-cream that feels cool.
Scent
Totally fragrance-free—smells like nothing, in a good way.
Packaging
Airless pump. Feels fancy, gets every last drop.
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It’s a peptide party. Signals your skin to make more collagen. Plus some supporting players for hydration.
- Signal Peptides: Tell skin to produce collagen
- Pygmy Waterlily Extract: Antioxidant, helps with dullness
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Pulls water into skin
- Amino Acids: Skin’s natural moisturizing factors
Photo: Poko Skincare / Unsplash
Sinks in stupid fast—like 15 seconds. No residue. Plays nice under makeup.
By week three, my skin felt…thicker? Not in a bad way. More resilient. But I still needed a separate night cream for dryness.
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My texture smoothed out. A fine line on my forehead looks softer. Zero breakouts. But it’s not a moisture bomb.
It delivers on the “bounce.” A brilliant daytime moisturizer for specific concerns. Not a magic cure-all.