Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream vs the ordinary Buffet
the ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream at 8.5/9.8. the ordinary Buffet wins for hydration.
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the ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream at 8.5/9.8. the ordinary Buffet wins for hydration.
the ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
23 unique
11 in common
37 unique
Where the ordinary Buffet really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.7 compared to Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream's 6.3. With Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Alanine in its top ingredients, the ordinary Buffet delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream scores 9.8 here versus 8.4 for the ordinary Buffet. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
the ordinary Buffet brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 as actives, while drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream relies on Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream is better if you have
the ordinary Buffet is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.5, Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream is a decent pick. the ordinary Buffet sits at the budget level with a 8.8 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
the ordinary Buffet edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, the ordinary Buffet scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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