Opened the jar. Stuck my finger in. And just… paused.
It’s not a cream. It’s a substance. Cool, bouncy, and utterly silent.
It’s Drunk Elephant’s Protini Polypeptide Cream. $68. They said it would “refine texture.” I was bored.
Peptide Complex
Nine signal peptides to tell your skin to make more collagen.
Pumpkin Ferment
A gentle enzyme for surface exfoliation.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Holds a thousand times its weight in water.
Photo: Angelina / Unsplash
It’s a protein shake for your face. The peptides are the main event — they’re messengers, not moisturizers. The rest supports.
- Signal Peptides: Tell skin to repair itself
- Pumpkin Ferment: Eats dead skin cells (gently)
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Plumps from within
- Pygmy Waterlily: Antioxidant, calms redness
Photo: kevin laminto / Unsplash
It’s a whipped mousse that vanishes. No drag. No film. Skin just drinks it — gone in 8 seconds flat.
After two weeks, my foundation stopped catching on dry patches. Unexpected win. But if you crave a rich, occlusive layer, you’ll hate this.
Texture? Smoother. Hydration? Lasts all day. A zit still pops up on schedule. It’s not a miracle worker.
It’s an experience. A luxury. Not a necessity. But damn, it makes routine feel good.