Key ingredients
4.4/5
A peptide serum with waterlily. Peptides for a bit of bounce, not a retinoid.
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and Fragrance
$72.00
Protini is the plush polypeptide cream for dry skin that wants bounce without retinol. Use it as moisturizer, not a thin serum layer.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.5/5
For a simple peptide step. Skip it if you already use a richer peptide cream.
Formula standards
4.5/5
A serum. It should layer under moisturizer. Fragrance is in the page title, so patch-test if you are reactive.
The verdict
A fine peptide extra. It will not change a face in a week.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (The Ordinary, The Inkey List, Paula's Choice, Peter Thomas Roth, Naturium, and RoC) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Peptide waterlily serum | The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA is | Budget peptide serum | Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster lets you | Silky peptide serum | Naturium’s multi-peptide complex is | RoC’s Multi Correxion moisturizers fold |
| Key actives | Peptides · Waterlily | Peptides · HA | Peptides · Collagen AAs | Peptides | Peptides · HA | Peptides · Amino acids | Peptides |
| Texture | Peptide serum | Peptide serum | Peptide serum | Peptide serum | Peptide serum | Peptide serum | Peptide serum |
| Skin fit | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Notes | Cult cream · Rich | Budget cult · Layerable | Budget · Gel serum | Booster · Concentrated | Silky · Brand staple | Lightweight · Modern | Drugstore · Value |
| $ / size | $72.00 | $19.90 | $13.00 | $59.00 | $65.00 | $24.88 | $22.49 |
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FAQ
Who is and Fragrance best for?
Protini is the plush polypeptide cream for dry skin that wants bounce without retinol. Use it as moisturizer, not a thin serum layer.
How did Edyt Beauty score this peptide serum?
Edyt rates and Fragrance 4.5 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks and Fragrance against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from The Ordinary, The Inkey List, Paula's Choice, Peter Thomas Roth, Naturium, and RoC. For more from the same brand, see More from Drunk Elephant below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop and Fragrance with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Peptide Serums.
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