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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream at 8.5/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for hydration.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
42 unique
14 in common
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Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.7 compared to Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream's 6.3. With Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, and Phytosphingosine in its top ingredients, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream scores 9.8 here versus 9.3 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 drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream relies on Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
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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.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream 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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