Head to head
Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer vs Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane
Drunk ElephantProtini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer7.3
Kiehl'sUltra Facial Cream with Squalane7.8vsKiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane edges out Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer, 7.8 to 7.3. It wins on results, texture and feel and value, while the Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer is stronger on formula.
Benefit fingerprints
What each one does.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane
Side by side
Every detail, compared.
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Kiehl's
Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane
Highest score- Firming
- Fine lines
- Smoothing
- Hydrating
- Long-lasting moisture
- Barrier repair
- Hydrating
- Dryness relief
- • Anyone wanting a fragrance-free peptide moisturizer
- • Users who like a light gel-cream under makeup
- • Buyers who value refillable packaging
- • Normal, dry or combination skin wanting a daily cream
- • A makeup-friendly, fragrance-free moisturizer
- • Buyers who want a refillable option
- Nine signal peptides plus amino acids and copper peptide
- Free of essential oils, silicones, fragrance and dyes
- Light gel-cream texture that works under makeup
- Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and NEA Seal of Acceptance
- 4.5% squalane with pro-ceramides
- Light, fast-absorbing texture that works under makeup
- Expensive for a daily moisturizer
- Firming claims rest largely on Drunk Elephant's own 31-person study
- Expensive per ounce versus drugstore barrier creams
- Jar packaging makes dosing less hygienic and precise
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FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer or Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane?
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane edges out Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer, 7.8 to 7.3. It wins on results, texture and feel and value, while the Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer is stronger on formula.
Which is better value?
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer works out to about $42.59 / oz and Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane to about $23.07 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.
How do you score them?
Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.