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Anytime
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Key benefits |
Strengthen + Moisturize
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Nourish + Balance
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Rescue + Recover
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What it is |
A protein-rich moisturizer
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A ultra-nourishing, super-absorbable oil
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A multifaceted rescue cream
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What it does |
Plumps and strengthens the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while resetting the skin to its healthiest state
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Nourishes and balances while restoring a youthful glow
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Helps skin retain long-lasting moisture, forming a protective layer that allows skin to function at its optimal level
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Why you need it |
It restores younger-looking skin, almost from the first application
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It's like rehab for your skin, diminishing the look of fine lines and wrinkles and exerting a powerful antioxidant defense
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It's a whipped dream- come-true for tired, dry skin
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Summary
Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty™
- Vegan
- Clean Ingredients
- Cruelty Free
- Sustainable Packaging Brand
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
- Formulated at a skin-friendly pH of 4.0
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Formulated without the Suspicious 6 - the six ingredients Drunk Elephant believes are at the root of almost every skin issue (Essential oils, Silicones, Chemical sunscreens, SLS, Fragrances + dyes, and Drying alcohols)
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
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 every day.
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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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
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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
Reviews
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Ratings Distribution
Best Uses
- 1Night
- 1Morning and evening
Describe Yourself
- 130's
- 1Normal skin
- 1Blonde with fair skin
- 1Mature dry skin
- 1Sensitive skin
Skin Type
- 389Combination
- 115Dry
- 78Normal
- 65Oily
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 ♡
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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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Like it
I started using Drunk Elephant Protini Cream and I'm really impressed. It feels light and absorbs quickly, leaving my skin soft, smooth, and noticeably firmer. It provides great hydration without any heaviness, making it a must-have in my routine!it was gifted by drunk elephant!
Awesome!
I've been using Drunk Elephant's Protini Cream, and I'm really impressed! My skin feels incredibly hydrated and smooth, and I've noticed a visible improvement in its tone and texture. It also seems firmer, which is a huge plus! The cream absorbs easily without being greasy, and my skin just looks healthier overall. Definitely a new staple in my routine! Complimentary from drunkelephant.
Great for oily skin
Gifted by Drunk Elephant. This is a great day time moisturizer for my oily skin. It's pricey but works well. It's nice and lightweight but hydrates enough: I love the pump packaging too! Definitely something I would buy again but on sale.
My fave
I was gifted by drunk elephant. I've been using the Drunk Elephant Protini Cream for a few weeks now, and it's a solid addition to my skincare routine. The texture is lightweight but still provides deep hydration, making my skin feel bouncy and refreshed. I love that it absorbs quickly without feeling greasy, which is a huge plus for my combination skin. The peptide-rich formula does give my skin a firmer, smoother look over time, but I wouldn't say it's a miracle worker overnight. My only gripe is the packaging—it's a bit bulky, and while the pump keeps things hygienic, I sometimes feel like I'm not getting the full amount of product. Overall, it's a great moisturizer, especially if you're looking for a boost of peptides and hydration, but the price tag is a bit steep.
Love love
I love this moisturizer l it does what every more treasure needs to do it protects the barrier while hydrating and keeping your skin well nourished. It's my go to whenever I need a bit more with my skin. Gifted by drunk elephant