I’m sure many of you have tried face creams with peptides in the past and maybe even heard of Protein Plump, the new hydrating face cream with three peptides from the Skin Research Institute. If not, let me give you a brief background about Protein Plump before we deep-dive into what this face cream actually does—and whether or not it delivers on the ‘all-day hydration’ benefits it promises.

Company Background (9.9/10)

The Skin Research Institute was founded by a Harvard-educated scientist, and is run by his team of top-notch skincare and hair care experts. They work with dermatologists who are at the forefront of innovative skincare and ensure their formulas use the most advanced and proven ingredients that are held to the highest standards of quality.

They have an A rating with the Better Business Bureau, and consistently rank highly in customer satisfaction. It’s worth adding that their customer service representatives were prompt and courteous, and answered all of our questions regarding the product.

SRI has a history of rolling out innovative high-quality products, especially as they relate to natural skincare. Some of these include their new Vitamin C brightening Eye Cream, Yuzu Youth, as well as their turmeric and clay face cleanser, Claymeric, which is made from four exotic clays. Overall, we were very impressed by their company background, which gave us serious confidence as we ordered our jars of Protein Plump for review.

Not only that, but Protein Plump also has a 60-day money-back guarantee and warm customer service team. So we felt confident that there was no risk to us when buying.

The Science—How Does it Work? (9.6/10)

The science of Trehalose and Peptides for skincare is sound, and Protein Plump uses top notch ingredients that are popular in Korean skincare and approved by the Korean FDA (which is even stricter than the American FDA). The Collagen Complex is an effective combination of skin-firming peptides: EGF, IFG and FGF, which stimulate the growth of collagen to restore elasticity in the skin.

Protein Plump Health & Safety (9.9/10)

Most face creams only include a few active ingredients with fillers like silicones, but Protein Plump is free of silicones and other toxic ingredients. They even list out 9 ingredients that they never use, and have named them the ‘No-No Nine’. They explain that these types of ingredients can be corrosive to the skin and clog pores, preventing your skin from absorbing nutrients from other high-quality ingredients.

Protein Plump User Reviews (9.8/10)

This is a new product, so reviews are still coming in, but overall we’ve seen overwhelming acclaim for Protein Plump Hydrating Face Cream. The testimonials included on SRI’s website include one woman who said “ProteinPump is super hydrating, without being oily like other products I’ve used in the past. The main benefit comes from the peptides, the fine lines around my mouth appear less noticeable, and my pores, especially those on the apple of my cheeks and nose, look smaller.” Another reported, “I can’t get enough of my Protein Plump! I have been using Protein Plump for a week now and my skin feels so good and has never felt so hydrated. I naturally have very dry skin and haven’t found a product until now that makes my skin glow the way Protein Plump does. ” Both were 5-star reviews.

We were blown away by the quality of Protein Plump. It’s one of the first truly effective face creams on the market, and the decision to include Trehalose makes it particularly ahead of the curve. Our skin looked more hydrated and smoother after using, and we noticed all-day hydration versus needing to reapply throughout the day. This definitely makes it onto our list of best face creams and will be our go-to choice for daily use.

In addition to their warranty and satisfaction guarantee, SRI also offers a First Time Customer Discount on Protein Plump for a limited time.

You can click this link to view SRI’s special First Time Customer Offer.