Opened the jar. Scooped a bit. And then — oh.
The texture is the entire point. It doesn’t sit on your skin. It disappears into it.
It’s Drunk Elephant’s Protini Polypeptide Cream. $68. The claim? A “protein moisturizer” for firmness. I was bored of my old one.
The Packaging
Airless pump — no fingers in the jar, thank god.
The Scent
Nothing. Truly fragrance-free. Smells like… a clean lab.
The Feel
Cool to the touch — straight from the fridge vibes.
Photo: Lora Seis / Unsplash
It’s a peptide party. Signals your skin to make more collagen. Plus some hydrators and a ferment.
- Signal Peptides: Tell skin to act younger
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Holds water like a sponge
- Pumpkin Ferment: Gently exfoliates — no grit
- Copper Peptides: For healing, supposedly
It’s a pale green gel-cream. Spreads like chilled silk — zero tugging. Absorbs in 15 seconds. Leaves a finish that’s neither matte nor dewy. It’s just… skin.
After two weeks, my makeup stopped pilling. That was the surprise win. No life-changing firmness, but my skin felt bouncier — like a well-hydrated peach.
Plumping? Yes. Fine lines look a bit softer. Overnight miracle? No. It’s a superb hydrator with smart ingredients. My skin just behaves.
It’s expensive cloud-in-a-jar. But damn, it’s a good cloud. I’ll repurchase.