Drunk Elephant
Protini™ Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic AcidA serum built around AHA and Lactic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Retinoid and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 82.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benefits
Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Histidine, Isomalt, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, PCA, Propanediol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair22
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Sterols, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Anti-Aging4
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Adenosine, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis19
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glutamine, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 20, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitoyl Glycine, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Olivate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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