Opened the jar expecting a rich cream. Got a whipped mousse instead.
The real magic is that it vanishes — leaves zero residue, just soft skin. You keep touching your face.
It’s Drunk Elephant‘s Protini Polypeptide Cream. $68. The claim? A “polypeptide” blend for firmness. I was skeptical but obsessed with the texture hype.
Air-Light Feel
Denser than a gel, lighter than any cream I own.
Zero Residue
Absorbs in under 15 seconds — makeup doesn’t pill over it.
Packaging
The airless pump is genius. You’ll use every last bit.
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It’s a cocktail of peptides and growth factors. They signal your skin to produce more collagen and support its own structure. Not a surface-level fix.
- Signal Peptides: Tell skin to make more collagen
- Pygmy Waterlily Extract: A natural growth factor
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Pulls in water, plumps
- Copper Peptides: Helps with healing and elasticity
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Scoop a pea-size amount — it spreads like a dream. Cool, silky, then gone. No tackiness. Just immediate smoothness.
After two weeks, my skin felt bouncier. The surprise? It’s not hydrating enough on its own for my dry cheeks at night. I layer an oil over it.
Measurably softer, more even texture. A subtle plumpness. Breakouts? Zero. But fine lines? Still there. This is maintenance, not a miracle.
It’s a phenomenal sensory experience that delivers good skin days. Just know what you’re paying for — the feel is half the appeal.