Opened the jar. Scooped a dollop. It didn’t feel like anything.
That’s the point. It’s a cream that disappears — but your skin feels plumped for hours.
Drunk Elephant’s Protini Polypeptide Cream. $68. The claim? “Firming” moisture. I was skeptical.
Texture
A whipped mousse that melts on contact.
Scent
Zero. Just a clean, faintly cucumber-y vibe from the ingredients.
Finish
Truly matte. Not a trace of grease.
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It’s a protein shake for your face. Peptides signal your skin to make more collagen. No filler oils.
- Signal Peptides: Tell skin to repair itself
- Pygmy Waterlily: Antioxidant, gives that cool feel
- Soybean Fructose: Hydration magnet
- Amino Acids: The building blocks skin recognizes
Cool. Silky. Sinks in before you can rub it twice. It’s like your skin drinks it.
After two weeks, my foundation stopped clinging to dry patches. The surprise? It’s not “rich” — my dry skin needed an extra serum underneath.
My skin looked smoother, more even. But “firming”? Let’s call it a subtle bounce. No miracle lift.
It’s the best texture I’ve ever used — but it’s a moisturizer, not a miracle. You pay for that cloud feel.