Drunk Elephant
Protini™ Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic AcidThe Ordinary
Amino Acids + B5A serum built around AHA and Lactic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Panthenol and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 82.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 8.28 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients


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
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Glutamic Acid, Histidine, Panthenol, PCA, Propanediol, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

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 Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium PCA
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Learn more about Sodium PCA →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Sodium Lactate
Buffering, Humectant, Keratolytic
Sodium Lactate is lactic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Lactate →PCA
Humectant, Moisturising
L-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid
Learn more about PCA →Alanine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Learn more about Alanine →Arginine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Arginine
Learn more about Arginine →Glycine
Antistatic, Buffering, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Learn more about Glycine →Histidine
Antistatic, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Learn more about Histidine →Isoleucine
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Isoleucine; DL-allo-Isoleucine; 2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid
Learn more about Isoleucine →
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