Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide vs Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide scores 9.1/9.8 and Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.1/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide
A-Passioni Retinol Cream
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Drunk Elephant WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
Arencia WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
14% overlapOnly in Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide
24 unique
Shared ingredients
8 in common
Only in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
48 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 8.7 here versus 7.2 for Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide brings Niacinamide, Arginine, and Adenosine as actives, while drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream relies on Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.1, Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide is a decent pick. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream sits at the premium level with a 9.1 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide or Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream?
Based on ingredient analysis, Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide and Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide and Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.