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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer at 8.2/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
19 unique
12 in common
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Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.3 compared to Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer's 3.3. Its formula features Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer scores 9.8 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 differin Restorative Night Moisturizer relies on Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, and Caffeine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer is better if you have
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is better if you have
At budget pricing with a score of 8.2, Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer 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.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer is still a solid pick.
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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