Protini Polypeptide Cream

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Our verdict

Protini lists nine distinct peptides, which is genuinely more than most 'peptide cream' marketing delivers — signal peptides like palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 (the Matrixyl family) sit alongside several growth-factor-mimicking oligopeptides and a copper peptide, all before the ninth amino acid in the list even shows up. That's a real, varied peptide complex rather than a single token ingredient. Where the formula pulls back is concentration disclosure: like almost every peptide product on the market, exact percentages aren't published, and effective peptide concentrations are typically measured in parts per million, so 'nine peptides' tells you about variety, not necessarily potency. The cream itself is a genuinely pleasant, mousse-like moisturizer built on glycerin, ceramide-adjacent fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic) and sodium hyaluronate for hydration, plus a full amino acid panel that functions as a secondary humectant system. It's fragrance-free in the traditional sense but does contain phenylpropanol, a fragrance-adjacent ingredient with a mild scent, worth knowing if you're strictly fragrance-avoidant. The honest expectation: this is a well-built, multi-peptide moisturizer for gradual, supportive anti-aging use over months, not a fast-acting treatment — a good complement to retinol or vitamin C rather than a replacement for either.

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