My skin was dull. Like, staring-at-a-spreadsheet-all-day dull. I saw this serum everywhere and finally caved.
The real test? Seeing if it could smooth the texture on my cheeks without making my sensitive skin freak out.
It’s Drunk Elephant‘s $100 resurfacing serum. The claim? A “peptide powerhouse” for firming and smoothing. My wallet winced.
The Pump
Dispenses a perfect pea-sized amount—no waste.
The Bottle
Frosted glass. Feels expensive. Slippery when your hands are damp.
The Scent
Nothing. Truly fragrance-free. A major plus.
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It’s a cocktail of signal peptides and acids. Peptides tell your skin to make more collagen. Acids gently exfoliate the surface.
- Signal Peptides: Tell skin to act younger
- Lactic Acid: Gently dissolves dead skin
- Niacinamide: Calms redness
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Pulls in water
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Texture is slick—like a lightweight oil—but absorbs in 15 seconds. Leaves a velvety finish, not sticky.
Week 3: My makeup went on smoother. But I got two tiny, stubborn whiteheads near my chin. The “resurfacing” was real.
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My skin texture improved—my forehead is noticeably smoother. Zero difference in fine lines. The glow is subtle, not transformative.
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It’s a good, effective serum. But for $100, I wanted a revelation. I didn’t get one.