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COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream vs Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream at 8.6/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.

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Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream

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8.6

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A-Passioni Retinol Cream

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9.0

Score comparison

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

COSRX wins 2

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Drunk Elephant wins 1

22COSRX

7Shared

56Drunk Elephant

Only in COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream

15 unique

Water Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Cholesterol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate 2-Hexanediol Panthenol+5 more

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Ceramide Np Phytosphingosine Carbomer Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

49 unique

Water/Aqua/Eau Coco-Caprylate Stearic Acid Coconut Alkanes Glyceryl Stearate Niacinamide Pentylene Glycol Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil Retinol Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil+39 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 COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream's 5.7. Its formula features Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream scores 9.4 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.

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream brings Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while cOSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream relies on Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide 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 8.6, COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide 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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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream is still a solid pick.

8.6COSRX

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9.0Drunk Elephant

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide 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 COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide 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 COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide 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: COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream→Full analysis: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream→

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