Protini™ Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic Acid
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Drunk Elephant Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum does two things at once: 10% lactic acid resurfaces, and eleven signal peptides work on bounce and firmness. The brand calls it mega-strength and clears it...
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Drunk Elephant Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum does two things at once: 10% lactic acid resurfaces, and eleven signal peptides work on bounce and firmness. The brand calls it mega-strength and clears it for both morning and night, which is unusual for an exfoliating serum.
| Exfoliant | 10% lactic acid — a milder AHA |
| Peptides | 11 signal peptides, plus a multi-amino-acid blend |
| When | AM or PM |
| Texture | Lightweight serum |
| Skin types | Normal · dry · combination · oily |
| Targets | Fine lines and wrinkles · dullness · uneven texture |
| pH | Formulated at 3.5 · vegan · cruelty-free |
What it actually does
- Resurfaces with lactic acid at 10%. Lactic is the gentler end of the AHA family; the brand explains it dissolves the bonds holding dead cells on the surface rather than scrubbing them off.
- Eleven signal peptides for bounce. Drunk Elephant says the complex binds moisture into skin so it looks plumper and firmer — that's the "protini" half of the name doing its work.
- A multi-amino-acid blend absorbs quickly and is there to soothe, support and moisturise alongside the acid.
- Aimed at a dull, uneven complexion. The stated outcomes are improved texture, tone, radiance and bounce, with the appearance of enlarged pores and sun damage also addressed.
- Positioned as a treatment step, not a basic. The brand frames it as an advanced skin-strengthening and radiance-renewing serum.
- Vegan and cruelty-free per Drunk Elephant's ingredient callouts.
How to use
- Apply to clean skin, before heavier creams and oils.
- Start every other night if you're new to a 10% acid, then build up as your skin tolerates it. It's cleared for AM and PM, but there's no prize for rushing.
- Follow with moisturiser. A lightweight serum at pH 3.5 benefits from something on top to seal it in.
- Wear sunscreen if you use it in the morning. Non-negotiable with any exfoliating acid.
- Mix it with your other Drunk Elephant steps if you want — the range is designed to be combined, except their sunscreen Umbra, which goes on top.
Don't stack it. Using this on the same night as another strong acid or a retinoid is how irritation starts. Alternate nights instead.
Is it right for you?
Yes, if…
- Uneven texture and dullness are your main concerns
- You want exfoliation and peptides without buying two serums
- Your skin is normal, dry, combination or oily — all four are listed
- You've used acids before and want to step up in strength
- You want a lightweight texture rather than a rich one
Think twice if…
- You're completely new to acids — 10% lactic is a strong first exposure
- Your barrier is already compromised, flaking or stinging
- You're mid-course on a prescription retinoid
- You won't commit to daily sunscreen
Full ingredients (INCI)
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Squalane, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Tocotrienols, 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, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Tripeptide-1, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Alanine, Arginine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Adenosine, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract, Dextran, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glutamine, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Pentylene Glycol, Isomalt, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Aspartic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Phospholipids, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer. Ingredient lists are subject to change — check the packaging you receive.
Questions
Can I really use it twice a day?
The brand clears it for AM and PM use. Whether your skin wants that is another question — most people do better easing in a few nights a week before going daily.
What's the difference between this and a regular peptide serum?
This one exfoliates as well. The 10% lactic acid resurfaces while the eleven signal peptides and amino acids work on plumpness and firmness, so it's a resurfacing treatment rather than a pure peptide step.
Does it work with the rest of the Drunk Elephant range?
Yes — the brand builds all of its products to be mixed together. The exception is their sunscreen, Umbra, which is meant to sit on the surface and protect rather than be blended in.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays; we'll contact you if anything is delayed.
Payment methods and returns?
We accept credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, and verified refunds go back to the original payment method within 15–30 days.
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