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Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream vs Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream at 8.5/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.

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Dr. Different

Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream

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8.5

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Drunk Elephant

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.

Dr. Different wins 1

Tied 2

Drunk Elephant wins 2

29Dr. Different

8Shared

56Drunk Elephant

Only in Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream

21 unique

Water Squalane Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols Cholesterol 2-Hexanediol Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract Sodium Hyaluronate+11 more

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Glycerin Niacinamide Ceramide Np Stearic Acid Tocopherol Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Only in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

48 unique

Water/Aqua/Eau Coco-Caprylate Coconut Alkanes Glyceryl Stearate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Alcohol Pentylene Glycol Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil Retinol Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil+38 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 Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream's 7.3. 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 8.1 for Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night 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 dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream relies on Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, and Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night 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

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

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream comes in at premium pricing with a 9.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

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+0.5 lead

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream is still a solid pick.

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8.5Dr. Different

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9.0Drunk Elephant

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night 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 Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night 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 Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night 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: Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream→Full analysis: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream→

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