Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C vs Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C scores 9.4/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream at 9.1/9.8. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C
A-Passioni Retinol Cream
Score comparison
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Bobbi Brown WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
17% overlapOnly in Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C
57 unique
Shared ingredients
12 in common
Only in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
44 unique
Why Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C comes out ahead
Where Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.2 compared to Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream's 9.3. Its formula features Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Niacinamide in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C scores 9.2 here versus 8.7 for Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C brings Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Niacinamide 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
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C 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
- 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 luxury pricing with a score of 9.4, Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C delivers strong value. 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
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C or Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream?
Based on ingredient analysis, Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C 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 Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C 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.