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Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream vs Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream at 8.0/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.

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Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream

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8.0

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A-Passioni Retinol Cream

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9.0

Score comparison

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

Benton wins 0

Tied 3

Drunk Elephant wins 2

17Benton

6Shared

56Drunk Elephant

Only in Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream

11 unique

Water Snail Secretion Filtrate Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate 2-Hexanediol Panthenol Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate Adenosine+1 more

Shared ingredients

6 in common

Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Niacinamide Carbomer Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

50 unique

Water/Aqua/Eau Coco-Caprylate Stearic Acid Coconut Alkanes Glyceryl Stearate Pentylene Glycol Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil Retinol Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil+40 more

Why Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream comes out ahead

Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.3 compared to Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream's 4.6. Its formula features Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 8.5 here versus 7.8 for Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream brings Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream relies on Snail Secretion Filtrate, Allantoin, and Niacinamide. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam 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
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

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 budget pricing with a score of 8.0, Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream is a decent pick. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream sits at the premium level with a 9.0 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

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+1.0 lead

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

8.0Benton

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9.0Drunk Elephant

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream or Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream?

Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream 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 Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream 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.

Full analysis: Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream→Full analysis: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream→

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