Opened the jar of Drunk Elephant‘s Protini cream and just stared at it. It looks like pale pink mousse — the kind that holds its shape.
The real magic is that this structure vanishes the second it hits skin. No dragging, no pulling. It just disappears.
A peptide-packed moisturizer. $68. They said it would firm and replenish. I was bored of creams that sit on top of my face.
Signal Peptides
They tell your skin to make more collagen.
Pumpkin Ferment
A gentle enzyme for smoothness — not a harsh exfoliant.
Watermelon + Apple Extracts
Antioxidants that don’t smell like a fruit salad.
It’s a protein shake for your face. The peptide blend is the star — it’s about long-term support, not instant plumping. The base is silicone-free, which is why it feels so different.
- Peptide Complex: Supports skin’s own proteins
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer: Holds water like a microscopic sponge
- Pumpkin Ferment: Helps with clarity
- Copper Chlorophyllin Complex: The reason it’s pale green
The texture is bizarre in the best way. Cool, almost gel-like to scoop, but it warms and dissolves into a silky film in 3 seconds flat. Leaves zero residue — you can apply sunscreen immediately.
After two weeks, my skin felt denser. Not “plumped” with hydration, but firmer to the touch — like a well-rested mattress. Unexpected bonus: it plays perfectly under makeup. No pilling.
My hydration levels stayed high all day. Fine lines looked softer, but deep-set lines didn’t budge. This isn’t a wrinkle eraser — it’s a texture refiner.
It’s expensive air in a jar — but my skin loves that air. The unique dissolve-into-nothing texture is what you’re really paying for.