Opened the jar. Scooped some out. And immediately went, “Oh, that’s different.”
It doesn’t sit on your skin—it just disappears. Leaves behind this soft, velvety cloud. My foundation hasn’t pilled once since I started using it.
It’s Drunk Elephant‘s Protini Polypeptide Cream. $68 for 1.69 oz. The “polypeptide” thing got me—sounded like it could actually rebuild, not just sit there.
Airless Pump
A vacuum-sealed jar that keeps the formula fresh without preservatives.
Vegan Formula
No animal-derived ingredients or synthetic fragrances.
pH Balanced
Sits at a skin-friendly 4.5-4.9 to support your barrier.
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It’s a cocktail of signal peptides and growth factors. Fancy talk for ingredients that tell your skin to make more collagen and elastin. Not a temporary plump—a long-term nudge.
- Signal Peptides: Tell skin to repair itself
- Pygmy Waterlily: Antioxidant & soothes irritation
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer: Holds 1000x its weight in water
- Amino Acids: The building blocks for healthy skin
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The texture is a pale green gel-cream. Cool to the touch. Spreads like melted silk—zero drag. Absorbs in under 15 seconds. Leaves a matte, velvety finish. Not dewy. Not sticky. Just smooth.
By week two, my skin felt denser. Firmer. But if you’re Sahara-dry, you’ll need an oil on top. This isn’t a heavy winter coat—it’s a perfect silk layer.
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My fine lines look softer—like they’ve been blurred. Hydration lasts all day. But it didn’t magically erase a deep wrinkle. It improved my skin’s overall quality and bounce. That’s the real win.
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It’s a brilliant textural experience that delivers real results. Not for everyone, but if it’s for you, you’ll know immediately.