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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream vs Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream at 8.6/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.

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Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream

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8.6

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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. Jart+ wins 1

Tied 2

Drunk Elephant wins 2

22Dr. Jart+

6Shared

56Drunk Elephant

Only in Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream

16 unique

Water Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Centella Asiatica Extract Madecassoside Asiaticoside Madecassic Acid Asiatic Acid Panthenol+6 more

Shared ingredients

6 in common

Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Niacinamide Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Carbomer Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

50 unique

Water/Aqua/Eau Coco-Caprylate Stearic Acid Coconut Alkanes Glyceryl Stearate Pentylene Glycol Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil Retinol Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil+40 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. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream's 7.8. 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 8.0 for Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass 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. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream relies on Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Madecassoside. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass 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

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.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream is still a solid pick.

8.6Dr. Jart+

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9.0Drunk Elephant

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass 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. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass 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. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass 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. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream→Full analysis: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream→

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