drunk-elephant Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream Australian Version

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water/Aqua/Eau
2. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
3. Glycerin
4. Cetearyl Alcohol
5. Cetearyl Olivate
6. Sorbitan Olivate
7. Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
8. Nymphaea Alba Root Extract
9. Sodium PCA
10. Butylene Glycol
11. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
12. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
13. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
14. Acetyl Octapeptide-3
15. Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
16. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
17. Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
18. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
19. Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
20. Pca
21. Carbomer
22. Alanine
23. Arginine
24. Glycine
25. Histidine
26. Isoleucine
27. Phenylalanine
28. Proline
29. Serine
30. Threonine
31. Valine
32. Biotin
33. Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
34. Aspartic Acid
35. Linoleic Acid
36. Linolenic Acid
37. Hydroxyethylcellulose
38. Sodium Lactate
39. Sorbitan Isostearate
40. Tocopherol
41. Polysorbate 20
42. Polysorbate 60
43. Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
44. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
45. Laureth-3
46. Caprylyl Glycol
47. Chlorphenesin
48. Phenoxyethanol
49. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains PEG

Formulation view Combines a water base with Sclerocarya oil for lightness. Features a peptide complex and full amino acid sequence to support collagen synthesis and barrier repair. Emulsification uses olivate esters for stability and biocompatibility. Suitable for mature or combination skin seeking firming and refinement. Observation: High amino acid content may enhance penetration; stability with acids requires careful formulation balance.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateCetearyl AlcoholCetearyl Olivate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Olivate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING

Nymphaea Alba Root Extract

Other ingredients

Sodium PCAButylene GlycolPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Acetyl Octapeptide-3Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2Acetyl Heptapeptide-4Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide DiacetatePcaCarbomerAlanineArginineGlycineHistidineIsoleucinePhenylalanineProlineSerineThreonineValineBiotinHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesAspartic AcidLinoleic AcidLinolenic AcidHydroxyethylcelluloseSodium LactateSorbitan IsostearateTocopherolPolysorbate 20Polysorbate 60Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerLaureth-3Caprylyl GlycolChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolPotassium Sorbate

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

Sclerocarya birrea seed oil; fatty acid-rich for hair and skin conditioning; requires antioxidants due to unsaturation.

Nymphaea Alba Root Extract

White water lily root extract; saponin-rich for soothing

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester for hair and skin; ester structure, avoid for oily skin, check compatibility.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2

Matrixyl; stimulates ECM synthesis for firming/repair, requires adequate dosage.

Acetyl Heptapeptide-4

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5

Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, a moisturizing peptide that enhances skin hydration via hydrolysis, typically mild, used to improve dryness

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

Dipeptide skin conditioner for moisturizing and repair; low concentration, minimal irritation or comedogenic risk.

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Oleic unsaponifiables (squalane/phytane); heavy-duty emollients suitable for dry, damaged skin repair

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Linolenic Acid

Omega-6 fatty acid for barrier repair; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants and low light exposure

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

Emollient ester and emulsifier; provides silky feel in O/W systems, generally mild and non-irritating

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Laureth-3

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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