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Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer
Summary
Highlights
Drunk Elephant's Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer combines signal peptides, growth factors, supportive amino acids, and pygmy waterlily for immediate improvement in the appearance of skin's tone, texture, and firmness.
Benefits
- Replenishes and restores skin to a visibly strong, healthy state
- Reduces the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and sun damage
- Leaves skin feeling strengthened and moisturized
- Restores younger, revived-looking skin
- Dermatologist Tested
- Formulated without the Suspicious 6 - Essential Oils, Silicones, Chemical Sunscreens, SLS, Fragrances + Dyes, and Drying Alcohols
- Formulated at a skin-friendly pH of 4.0
Key Ingredients
- Signal Peptide Complex (Growth Factors): nine signal peptides (made up of amino acids, which form proteins in the skin) bind moisture to skin - plumping, firming, and restoring bounce
- Pygmy Waterlily Stem Cell Extract: an excellent source of antioxidants and nutrients to replenish the skin; this ingredient is extremely moisturizing, soothing, calming, and effective in supporting healthy, youthful-looking skin
- Soybean Folic Acid Ferment Extract: this B vitamin plays a central role in maintaining youthful, elastic skin; skin is thirsty for folic acid, especially after exposure to sun
Research Results
- In a clinical study with 31 people after 8 weeks:
- 96% showed improvement in skin's tone, radiance, and luminosity
- 93% showed improvement in texture
- 90% showed improvement in skin's hydration
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Apply morning and night to clean, dry skin for the vital dose of protein and replenishing moisture the skin needs to retain its youthful appearance. Mix with any Drunk Elephant serum, cream, or oil as part of a total skincare solution.
Tip: Think of Protini in your skincare routine like adding a shot of protein to your smoothie everyday.
Smoothie Tip: "Absolute Power Smoothie" - 1 pump Protini Cream +1 pump B-Hydra +1 pump C-Firma, for brighter, firmer, more moisturized skin.
Water/Aqua/Eau, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Bacillus/ Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Polypeptide-11, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Alanine, Arginine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Acetyl Glutamine, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aspartic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, PCA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Isomalt, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenylpropanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract.
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- Q
Does this product contain lactic acid or retinol? My sensitive skin cannot tolerate either ingredient.
- Asked by Newbie
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageProtini cream does have a Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer. Our Lala retro or Bora Barrier cream may be a better fit for you!Was this answer helpful to you
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Did the formula for this product change? I just purchased my second jar and the cream feels very heavy and greasy. The first jar purchased in June 2024 had a much lighter feel and finish.
- Asked by Stacey
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageNo, the formula for Protini cream has not changed.Was this answer helpful to you
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What is the percentage of glycolic acid/lactic acid concentration in it?
- Asked by Mari
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageBesides the amounts of lead active ingredients in a few of our products, we are not able to reveal the individual percentages of our formula ingredient blends for proprietary reasons.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this product a non-comedogenic product?
- Asked by Jay
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageAll Drunk Elephant formulas avoid commonly problematic occlusive agents, like silicones, waxes, and animal fats (not to mention irritants that can provoke breakouts, like essential oils).Was this answer helpful to you
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What ingredients should I avoid using in the same skincare routine as this product? I use a lot of different products with differing ingredients and don't want to cause an adverse reaction.
- Asked by Goth2be453
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageProtini cream is safe to use with any other skincare products, especially other Drunk Elephant products!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is there sunscreen in this?
- Asked by Skincare queen
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageNo, Protini cream does not have SPF.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can this be used after applying a retinoid? Thank you!
- Asked by Peaches
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageYes! Protini is suitable to use with retinoids.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this have animal testing?
- Asked by sxnnylovebrooklynn
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageDrunk Elephant does not support animal testing. We have never tested our products on animals or allowed others to test our products on animals. As a brand, Drunk Elephant is 100% cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny Program certified.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this have a pump
- Asked by your mom
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageYes! Protini is housed in a pump system that is driven by a platform and suction. There is no tube or straw.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I have combination oily/sensitive skin with rosacea. Would this be safe for me to use? If not, what would you recommend?
- Asked by Ashley
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageYes! Protini is suitable for these conditions. Its gel-like texture makes it suitable for oily skin types.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Out of the various moisturizers, which do you recommend for more acne prone skin? My skin is pretty balanced other than that; maybe slightly dry sometimes being in the desert.
- Asked by Kelsi
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageProtini would be a good fit as it has a gel like texture and good for combination-oily skin!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can you use this product on arms and thighs? Or is this just for the face/neck
- Asked by JC
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageYes, Protini can certainly be used all over the body! However we do have body lotion options, Sili, Sili Whipped, and TLC Glycolic body lotion.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can i use this with copper peptides
- Asked by Trish
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageYes! However, Protini cream does contain it's own copper peptides as well!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can it be used to moisturize/prep skin before applying foundation?
- Asked by KP
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageYes! Protini has a lightweight gel texture, perfect for under makeup!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can you wear sunscreen on top of this?
- Asked by TS
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageYes! Top off your Protini moisturizer with your SPF of choice, like our Umbra Sheer!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Hello, I'm turning 35 years and want to prevent fine lines and enrich the collagen on my skin, my skin type is oily, Is this cream recommended for me or it's better the Bora? Please recommend a routine
- Asked by Elizabeth
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageIn this case, we would recommend Protini! It is a lighter-weight more gel-like texture, more suitable for oily skin types. It also combines an unprecedented array and concentration of signal peptides, growth factors, supportive amino acids and pygmy waterlily for visible and immediate improvement in the appearance of skin’s tone, texture and firmness.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can you use this on eyelids, eyelash and eyebrow areas?
- Asked by Kitty
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageYes, Protini is safe to use around the eye area!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Which one is better for oily skin? This or Lala?
- Asked by Gala
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageProtini is a better fit for oilier skin types due to it's gel-like texture!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can you use this over a serum? For example an hyaluronic acid?
- Asked by MM
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageYes! Protini cream is suitable to use on top of serums.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can i use it if i have sensitive skin ? Sometimes it gets red
- Asked by Mimi
- Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand EngageWhile you should have no issues with Protini, you may find that Lala retro cream and Bouncy BrightFacial are a better fit for your skin type!Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Pocket perfect!
I have been waiting for a travel size Protini. It is perfect size for my on the go morning & night face routines. Drunk in love with this one ♡
Most Helpful Critical Review
Disaster
It felt great the first three days and then I had an allergic reaction and it burned my face. My skin began to peel, I had red dry splotches all around my mouth and chin and temple areas and it took 5 days to heal. It looked like a chemical burn. I'm giving my face a wk off and trying it again. ...
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Gentle and smooth
I have very oily acne probe skin. I dont use any moisturizers on my face cuz i usually break out. Im 38 about to be 39. I saw the reviews and decided to buy it. It is expensive but i truly have to say its worth the price. I been using it for about 3/4 months now. I was using it consistantly the first month at night but i noticed maybe 1 day out of the week I was waking up with a tiny white head. I use it a few times a week now. I actually like using it in the morning before i put my makeup on. My daughter whos 13 I caught using it and I laughed but she actually loves it haha .. i did notice the pump after a while wouldn't pump the cream out so i had to keep pumping and it started working fine adtwr that. A little goes a long way. My skin does feel a lil irritated if i clunk it on but if i put just the right anount its fine. Like i said, my skin is very sensitive. Its smooth, smells pleasant , lightweight and very moisturizing. I personally will continue to buy it. The peice is outrageous but you pay for what u get.
Will continue to repurchase
I bought this for the first time in 2023 (a smaller size). This moisturizer makes my skin feel hydrated without being greasy. It's very lightweight - this is a great moisturizer for folks with oily, combo, or normal skin. I have continued to repurchase this since and have gone through 4 of the 3.3oz size and 1 of the larger size they sell around the holidays. I have used similar moisturizers / dupes and haven't found anything that compares to it. Love the Protini Polypeptide Moisturizer! I'm not a fan of most other DE products, but this one is A++++.
Don't waste your money
I got this moisturizer and I heard amazing reviews about it. I got it while being indesicive on its price, but still got it to treat myself on my birthday. After about 1-2 uses I broke out so bad! Weird because I never ever break out. My skin is usually amazing and fine with products. This broke me out so bad to the point I was crying so hard to even move my face! I would never even think about buying again and would NOT recommend getting it. And my skin is a mixture of oily and dry. Although, I have tried other products from Drunk Elephant and they have been fine, so I guess this moisturizer just doesn't work for me. 🤷♀️
Pleasantly surprised
I needed an oil-free, cruelty-free moisturizer to replace my discontinued holy grail by another brand. After trying a couple different brands that did not work out, I took a chance on this one. I am pleasantly surprised by the results! It is not greasy, and it verges on a matte finish without hitting that overdry consistency. It does not cause my skin to go into overproduction of oil like others. It goes on nice and smooth and absorbs evenly. Some people may dislike the smell of this lotion--to me, it smells vaguely like wheat, and that is okay with me. This product is a little on the expensive side, that is its only downfall.
Got milks on my forehead while using this /:
Drunk elephant has to be one of those hype brands because I've spent over $400 on their different products & have never seen positive results. I've bought this face cream a couple times & I get milia on my forehead & temple area everytime I use this. I wouldn't waste the money again after I stopped using it but if it works for you do you