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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.1/9.8 and innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ scores 9.2/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

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Drunk Elephant

A-Passioni Retinol Cream

serumpremium
9.1
VS
innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​
innisfree

Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​

serummid-range
9.2

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

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3
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Drunk Elephant wins 1
Tied 3
innisfree wins 1
9.1Drunk Elephant
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9.2innisfree

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
8.7
9.8
Drunk Elephant
innisfree

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
innisfree

Active Ingredient Strength

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.3
5.6
Drunk Elephant
innisfree

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Drunk Elephant
innisfree

Formulation Safety

TIE
8.8
9.0
Drunk Elephant
innisfree

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ 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.

innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ brings Niacinamide, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, and Allantoin as actives, while drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream relies on Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

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

innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At premium pricing with a score of 9.1, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is a decent pick. innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ sits at the mid-range level with a 9.2 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

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9.1Drunk Elephant
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9.2innisfree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream or innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream and innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream and innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.