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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs Biossance 10% Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum + Squalane at 6.9/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.3 compared to Biossance 10% Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum + Squalane's 3.5. Its formula features Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 8.7 here versus 5.3 for Biossance 10% Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum + Squalane. 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 biossance 10% Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum + Squalane relies on Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Biossance 10% Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum + Squalane is better if you have
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is better if you have
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream gets the nod here with its 9.0 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream 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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