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Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream

Protini is the peptide moisturizer that helped make Drunk Elephant a household name. It's light, fragrance-free and pleasant to wear, but it isn't the right cream for every skin type.

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Key features

• A blend of signal peptides targets firmness and bounce
• It's light enough for normal and combination skin, even under makeup
• It's free of fragrance and essential oils, a plus for reactive skin
• It plays nicely with other serums in a layered routine

Best for

Normal to combination skin that wants a light, fragrance-free peptide moisturizer.

Things to consider

• Truly dry skin may find it not moisturizing enough on its own
• It contains marula oil, which some acne-prone people find congesting
• Independent reviewers note the clinical claims rest on a small study, and the refill pod gets complaints

Verdict

A good fit for combination skin that loves peptides. Dry or acne-prone skin has better options.

Consider instead

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane — Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream for drier skin.