DRUNK ELEPHANT VS. IT COSMETICS | DO PEPTIDES IN SKINCARE REALLY WORK? | BEFORE AND AFTER PICS 

I tried the it Cosmetics cream and I really like it! I could do without the scent but it’s doesn’t really bother me all that much. It’s such a nice moisturizer! I have sensitive skin and I didn’t react to these ingredients … well, that doesn’t mean nobody will, but I’m just saying. I like how their products usually contain more product as well. I love it Cosmetics! 💕

I love that you’re a nurse. I love being a nurse. ☺️

Nice video! I have used both products. I prefer the DE peptide cream. I agree with the firming. I am 50 and notice a more noticeable difference and improvement with the DE cream. I use the IT cream as a day cream on no makeup days.

I know a lot of people think essential oils are just for the scent, but there are a lot of essential oils that are beneficial to anti-aging. Especially those like bergamot, rosemary, citrus oils, and frankincense, and so many more. They're far less likely to irritate than any artificial fragrances, and have actual health and healing benefits

The it cosmetics creams have transformed my skin in a good way!!! Saw amazing results love their products.

I'm really loving IT Cosmetics right now.

I kinda read through the comments and thought I would share.. although DE is pricey, the Protini is not really meant to be your all in all moisturizer. Their products are very much meant to be “customize to your skin” and they recommend to mix the protini with the lala whip cream for extra hydration or even their marula oil ☺️ enjoyed the review! Just wanted to point out DE is really more about providing ingredients to do a “DIY” skin scare routine!

I add the Drunk Elephant B Hydra to the Protini. I can’t do fragrance so I’m enjoying Drunk Elephant.

I tried a sample of IT cosmetics Secret Sauce and it really hydrates also so I want to read the ingredients. I bought and am using the DE Protini but I don't get as much hydration as I do with CeraVe. I don't notice any improvement with DE at all. The only thing I like about DE in fact is their packaging. Just my humble opinion.

I didn’t think I’d find a video comparing these two products. I recently bought both of these products and was curious to someone’s thought comparing the two. Your very informative and I enjoyed your thoughts. I have been using drunk elephant as a day cream and confidence in a cream as a night cream. I have seen great results doing it that way and I’m gonna keep going with it. I just turned 33 and I’ve noticed my skin is not the same as it was when I was 20-25 and it doesn’t allow me to apply makeup the way I used to. But with these two products I’ve noticed such an improvement in the way makeup sits on my skin. Thanks for the video. Your awesome!

Your hair looks just gorgeous!

The IT cosmetics cream is coming in March’s BoxyCharm BoxyLuxe!!!

Greta video! You always provide so much information, which is incredibly helpful. I’ve used the Confidence in a Cream before, but I’ve been eyeing the Drunk Elephant. I think the firming element would be really great for me

Confidence broke me out :( the no7 one with matryxl 3000 is amazing! I’m currently using truth treatments omega 6 healing cream. It only has 7 ingredients including vitamin c. It’s for very dry skin. I think you would like it too 😊

Ingredients wise “Acure Radically Rejuvenating Whipped Night Cream” seems to be a close dupe to Drunk Elephant’s Polypeptide cream. It is considerably cheaper too.

i currently use the confidence in a cream and I love it! I've also been looking into the DE protini, so this review was great for me! Thank you so much for the info on peptides!

Hey I got the Drunk Elephant Protini moisturizer large sample as the January birthday bonus at Sephora and can I say how much softer my skin is and looks radiant in 3 days. I use it day and night. I will pick up the larger size and it is worth the 68 bucks. It’s clean ingredients too. Now... I am almost 45 and I have combo leaning dry skin. IDK but something in that Drunk Elephant makes my skin very happy in such a short amount of time. 💥

Thanks for the informative video!

I love the smell of it cosmetics confidence cream, it smelled like lavender. It cosmetics is a bit more natural too which I like really natural ingredients.

Thanks for all of the research you do. I love hearing about comparisons and effectiveness!

I heard good things about the it cosmetics but most of them has a dry skin and I have combination, oily skin plus i break out all the time do you advice me to buy it?

Fantastic video! I love to know how things work and how conclusive they are too. I’ve been using a few new masks that seem to be visibly improving my skin (plus they’re super affordable😊). For quite some time I’ve had The Ordinary’s 30% AHA + 2% BHA Peeling Solution Mask but was apprehensive to use it even though my skin is very tolerant to acids. I finally tried it not too long ago and have been using it ever since. It has 100% made a positive impact on my skin and I couldn’t recommend it more. My skin tends to be dry in general, so I’m the winter it’s even worse. I have, and still am, using FAB’s Ultra Care Oatmeal Mask but have recently picked up Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Hydrating Mask, which can be used as a sleeping mask as well. I ADORE IT. It has balled my dry patches immensely. For a few months I’ve been using Skinfood’s Eggwhite Pore Mask (suggested by Geek Out of Water, love her!), and it has worked wonders on my pores without drying out my skin. Thanks for the interesting info, girlie🍃🌸.

Have you tried Paulas Choice peptide booster, the peptides are very high on the ingredient list so you will see results ☺

Excellent video, Lauren. My skin is a little on the dry side, so I don't think the DE will work for me. I'm soooooo glad I watched this, because I was getting ready to buy Protini. Thank you!!!💖💖

For me I had the best results with the DE cream. Definitely saw a difference after using for 2 months with fine lines and firming Difference is the peptides. Experienced no improvement at all with Confidence Cream. Paula gives the DE 5 stars and I totally agree with her.

Shea butter is great quality! Definitely one of my essentials.

I’ve got the DE peptide cream coming in Monday can’t wait to start it! I already use separate serums with peptides lol

Hello I just bought IT Cosmetics and will be combining it with Drunk Elephant Retinol! Let’s see how it Goes!! Thank you so much for your info!!❤️☺️

I also have a line that’s very noticeable between my eyes on my upper nose You did an amazing job with this video 🙌🏼great comparisons Can’t wait to see your test video on a liquid exfoliate

I loved this video and now I'm curious about your Number 7 serum! 😍 I have mature, very dry, sensitive, reactive skin prone to dermatitis and eczema, and have used both of these for several months. I'm also allergic to fragrance and some citrus, but I'm happy to report the IT Cosmetic Confidence in a Cream did not irritate my skin at all. I've gone though one jar, am on my 2nd and have a 3rd, lol (I got the first 2 as part of a Shopping Channel Showstopper and the 3rd in my March Boxyluxe box). I also use other moisturizers so I normally use the IT one when my skin is irritated (which is often). The colloidal oatmeal is very soothing, and when I have an eczema flare, I also use their CC + Cream, which also has the citrus oils. It actually helps speed up healing. I agree this cream is super moisturizing and leaves your skin soft and plump. I also use the May Lindstrom Blue Cocoon during reactions or eczema flareups, and that also has citrus and essential oils, so I'm leaning to the side that thinks they can be beneficial, in the right formula, at the right percentage. I've also used the Drunk Elephant Polypeptide Cream for about a month. I liked it but I found the texture a bit thin and it was lacking the moisture I need. However, if layered with other moisturizing skincare, it's great under makeup. I tried their La la Retro cream (travel size) for a month and LOVED it so much I bought the full size. It's really thick and creamy and has no fragrance. I use it at night and had visible results after 3 months (I tested it against another cream on one side of my face). Lines are less noticeable, a few are gone and my skin looks brighter and healthier. I will continue to use both, but agree the IT Cream is probably not the best for daytime or for people with oily or acne prone skin.

Great Video! It was very informative and helpful❤Thank you for Sharing 😍

The Sunday Riley A+ is awesome with their CEO glow oil , I love the IT cream more than the drunk elephant. I’ve used both and I have to say I like the IT cream better. Give the A+ a shot with the CEO glow oil it’s awesome. I had SUPER dry skin and never got oily thru the day and now my skin is so nicely hydrated.

Great review thanks! Have been thinking about trying the it cosmetics cream (the de protini is not available in Australia)

You know I really think it's our skin ,added help with these face creams to make it plumper, just like when you take hair vitamins, it helps the hair like promoting it to grow. If I'm explaining that right.

I love your makeup 😍😍😍 can you do a tutorial?

Pepetides are just humectants. I asked my dermatologist. So while that is a good thing, I wouldn’t spend a ton of money on a peptide containing product. I recently got a sample of M-61 peptide serum ($78) and while I like it, I don’t notice any major difference from less pricey moisturizers containing peptides.

I use DE exclusively and I didn’t find the protini did anything for me. I definitely noticed a difference when I stopped using the b-hydra ...this really plumped my skin. I’m needing something for fine lines as I have seen no improvements other than skin clarity after using DE for over 2 years...(vit c, tlc, baby facial, b hydra, Marula oil, and rotating between whipped and protini and very very low concentration of prescription retinol... I rotate one night retinol and one night tlc)... I definitely need something else cuz I’m seeing wrinklessss lol. 37yo!

Very interesting information 👍🏼💖🕊

I like your channel as a newbie. I'm 56 so lots older than you. I'd love to reverse my Sun damage so that might mean some laser treatment and using Retain A. Keep up your good work. Look forward to next video ss

Please review the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair cream! I want to try so badly!

Have you tried the IT cosmetics secret sauce and do you know if it has peptides in it? I’ve been using it and I LOVE it!!! My skin has went from being very dry and dehydrated to more normal. I’m going to continue to use it in the winter to see how well it holds up but so far using this and switching to the tatcha oil cleanser my skin is better than its ever been. I even like it a lot better than the tatcha dewy skin cream. I have sensitive skin and for some reason the drunk elephant cream burns when I put it on. I recently started using the no 7 line correcting serum and I’m noticing a difference in a fine line on my forehead. I’m not sure if it’s that or everything else that I’ve been using. I really like this video and would like to see more like this.

Great review!

I would mix half of the It cream and half of the Protini!! Then your have the perfect blend

I got it with my Boxy!! So excited to try it :)

If you haven’t tried it, I highly recommend the Mae Love Glow Maker Serum. I’m typically someone who always wants to try something new even if I liked something I finished, but I’ve been repurchasing this one because it’s so good. And a great price point!

So both these creams can be used in the eye area?? I'm currently using the Elimis peptide cream oil and I'm really enjoying it but both the creams you talk about have me VERY I interested. Thank you xxx 💕💕💕xxx

They both sound so good! And depending on skin type and preference and maybe even more concise ingredient list ~ lol! ~ will help one choose! This was such an amazing tested detailed review!! Thank you!! ... I’m just getting back into using a product or two that has a short list of peptides as I’m sensitive to them ~ I get buzzing in my body from the waist down from peptides and EGF (Epidermal Growth Factors, especially so!) It takes me about 6 months to acclimatize to them before my body no longer reacts to them. Dr Perricone of Perricone MD uses them and still does in his skincare long before the trendiness of them now and would list them on his labels as “neuro-peptides” as cellularly they work on a neurological basis in our cells. It certainly proves it in my body! 😂 The reason I’m explaining this is since you are pregnant ~ and blessings to you and your baby! 🤰🌈 ~ I encourage you that it may be a good idea to save using these types of skincare until after pregnancy and breast feeding. Just to be on the safe side. Since I know that they truly are quite active ingredients and we don’t know enough about the safety for our babies in the womb yet. And thank you once again for your awesome reviews! I always know I’m going to get a thoughtful and thorough review and I’m always excited to hear!! 😀💗

Great video beautiful keep it up 😉😻

Great results

Great video! I use 95% of "Skinn Cosmetics" Collagenes PEP40 & Deep wrinkle protocol line is AMAZING! The ingredients are superior & NOT watered down like all products out there and, affordable. Hope you find it useful ❤

SOS lol -- Both products sound amazing, but i have so super sensitive skin.. that i have not only break outs but rashes and hives from simple creams. Right Now i use a garner clearly Brighter daily moisturizer but it does not a thing for aging. JW which product line would be better for an EYE and daily cream. XOXO

I have the DE moisturizer and I apply that every night and morning but I only use like a half a pump Maybe I’m just being cheap lol Do you think I’m using too little? Just asking because you use two pumps Tonight I’m going to see how a full pump coats my skin I know at first that’s what I did but idk like I said maybe I wanted to be cheap wiith it considering the price but I did buy it with the 20% off Please let me know what you think

What camera and lighting do you use?

My aunt sent me a full jar of the It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream and also the Secret Sauce Cream. I'm just going to say it. Don't waste your money. I've tried a lot of moisturizers from drugstore all the way up to luxury brands. This is a very overly priced, average moisturizer. I was really disappointed that It Cosmetics would put out such a product. It's OKAY but there are so many other moisturizers that are 100 percent more effective and for a fraction of the cost. I'm serious. I've always been an It Cosmetics fan (color products) but the skincare is average.

I feel the same way about the protinI it does not have enough moisture

Did you see that the Cookie lippie is available in a set right now?

Love Drunk Elephant products! I’ve tried Protini and LaLa Retro Whipped. Enjoyed both however I prefer the LaLa Retro Whipped as it is much more moisturizing and hydrating, a great cream to use at night. I did not notice any major benefits when using the Protini cream, although it is clean and did not irritate or cause breakouts. I prefer to use this one during day in the summer months under makeup. It is light yet hydrates well. Not sure about the peptide claims but it’s a nice edition if already using other products with active ingredients. Retinols and AHAs are two of my faves. Have a sample of IT Cosmetics Confidence in a cream, after seeing this video looking forward to trying. I’ve tried IT Secret Sauce and enjoyed very much, reminded me of DE’s LaLa Retro Whipped Cream. Both IT and DE have been stand up brands for me. Thanks for the great review and info!!

I’d love your thoughts on It Cosmetics Secret Sauce

The list on IT cosmetics products bothers me. Their foundation is the same way... that’s a lot of ingredients!

Hi Lauren, a girl after my own heart with your interest in sorting it all out! I am not 100% sure on this so I'm kind of asking. The protini has growth factors right in the ingredients list. I am not sure about the "It" cream, however. What say you?

I was wondering if it was just me but DE makes my skin almost burn for a second or two. Ugh idk Love the ITS! I have used it for awhile!

The DE cream does nothing on my skin.

DE is much cleaner . Rest are full of silicones and other crappy ingredients.

What are peptides, really? Another marketing gimmick ingredient. They are just humectants, moisturizers. Moisturized skin is plumper and lines are less obvious. I don’t think peptides are doing any more than keeping your skin hydrated, they aren’t like active ingredients that truly effect the signs of aging. You also don’t need to spend that much to get the kind of benefits these creams give. There are drugstore products that will do the same. After getting a sample and liking it under makeup, I saw the It Confidence in a Gel was half price at Ulta so I picked one up. Nothing on the label about peptides, maybe they are in there, I don’t know...but the ceramides it contains are at the very bottom of the ingredient list. Still, it doesn’t have that nasty weird citrus scent the CC Cream and the Confidence in a Cream has. I don’t really detect any scent at all, and for $13, why not? If you don’t mind spending the money, and you are concerned about lines but not quite ready for RetinA, I’m liking M-61 (Blue Mercury store line) Hydroboost Line Reducer...described as a super peptide (7, I think) with glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, vitamins B5 and C. It’s a lightweight gel, cruelty free, fragrance free. I use it on my neck and chest at night, and my neck, chest, and face in the AM. I’ve been using it a few months, but I also use Tretinoin, and it’s hard to say if the results on my face are from that or from the M-61 products - but I do notice my neck and especially upper chest area look good. It’s expensive, though - but you can get smaller travel sizes or if there is a Blue Mercury near you, they will give you a sample of anything in the store.

I'm not a huge fan of philosophy but I got a sample if the philosophy purity made simple hydra bounce eye gel and just,the sample gave me results and I new i loved it when u continued with my previous eye cream and wanted it bavk. I will be going purchase it!

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I guess I'm an odd ball. The It Cosmetics cream made my face soo dry. I have no idea. I had to stop using it after a week. I started to look scaly. It was awful.