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Drunk Elephant Mini Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer #1
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Drunk Elephant Mini Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer

Item 2588474

$23.00
Size:0.5 oz

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Summary

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  • 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.

Details

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

How To Use

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.

Ingredients

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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Key benefits

Strengthen + Moisturize
Nourish + Balance
Rescue + Recover

Rebuild + Restore

What it is

A protein-rich moisturizer
A ultra-nourishing, super-absorbable oil
A multifaceted rescue cream

A buttery, ultra-rich lipid cream

What it does

Plumps and strengthens the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while resetting the skin to its healthiest state
Nourishes and balances while restoring a youthful glow
Helps skin retain long-lasting moisture, forming a protective layer that allows skin to function at its optimal level

Helps restore and support even the driest and most fragile of skin, drenching it with a barrier-replenishing blend of ceramides, lipids, natural minerals, and potent antioxidant compounds

Why you need it

It restores younger-looking skin, almost from the first application
It's like rehab for your skin, diminishing the look of fine lines and wrinkles and exerting a powerful antioxidant defense
It's a whipped dream- come-true for tired, dry skin

Delivers powerful, deep moisture, firming skin and soothing visible redness while restoring a healthy skin barrier.

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Q&A

Showing 5 out of 43 Questions
Q
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 Engage
No, the formula for Protini cream has not changed.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
What is the percentage of glycolic acid/lactic acid concentration in it?
Asked by Mari
Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand Engage
Besides 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
Q
Is this product a non-comedogenic product?
Asked by Jay
Official Answer By Drunk Elephant - Brand Engage
All 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
Q
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 Engage
Protini 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 Engage
No, Protini cream does not have SPF.Was this answer helpful to you

Review Snapshot

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4169 ReviewsWrite a Review
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
Pros
1Gentle
1Glowy skin
1Plumping
1Reduce blemishes
1Soothing
Cons
1Not hydrating enough
1Price
1Greasy finish
1Expensive
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 ♡

Versus
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. ...

1338 results

NEVER REFORMULATE

Submitted 6 days ago

By Leslie

From Lafayette, LA

I have never in my life found a moisturizer that contains all of the incredible ingredients this one does. Seriously, just look it up on incidecoder. I have been using this moisturizer for years, regardless of price, and will use it for the actual rest of my life if this formula never changes. Some other DE products can be hit-or-miss, but this is a true holy grail for me.

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Love it

Submitted 8 days ago

By Dianna

From Cicero, IL

I have very sensitive skin! Big pores acne for years. I'm 38 and never use face moisturizer because I feel like since my skin is an oil pit already it was gonna make it worse but I'm in love. Soft and gentle on my skin. 2 weeks already and will continue to use .

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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love her

Submitted 10 days ago

By jenny

From washington dc

I received this peptide gifted by Drunk Elephant to try for a couple of weeks. I've really enjoyed using it. It has a very faint smell and the peptide leaves my face feeling hydrated and soft after using it.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Always my go to!!!'

Submitted 12 days ago

By Angelina

From NV

This moisturizer never lets me down!!!This whole brand is amazing. I highly recommend.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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What Happened

Submitted 18 days ago

By Stacey

From North Canton, OH

Why is every review of this product from a gift!?! I have been using this for a few years now and several months ago, there was a recall on the product. After the recall, I began purchasing again and the formula is not the same at all. It's heavy, doesn't absorb well and the texture is just different. It is definitely no longer worth the cost and I am looking for a replacement.

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