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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs innisfree Mini Green Tea Ceramide Milk Toner for Hydration & Barrier Repair

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.1/9.8 and innisfree Mini Green Tea Ceramide Milk Toner for Hydration & Barrier Repair scores 9.1/9.8 — 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 Mini Green Tea Ceramide Milk Toner for Hydration & Barrier Repair
innisfree

Mini Green Tea Ceramide Milk Toner for Hydration & Barrier Repair

tonermid-range
9.1

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.

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

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
4.6
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 Mini Green Tea Ceramide Milk Toner for Hydration & Barrier Repair 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 innisfree Mini Green Tea Ceramide Milk Toner for Hydration & Barrier Repair relies on Niacinamide, Ceramide Np, and Tocopherol. 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 Mini Green Tea Ceramide Milk Toner for Hydration & Barrier Repair is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • 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 Mini Green Tea Ceramide Milk Toner for Hydration & Barrier Repair sits at the mid-range level with a 9.1 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

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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9.1innisfree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream or innisfree Mini Green Tea Ceramide Milk Toner for Hydration & Barrier Repair?

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 Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream and innisfree Mini Green Tea Ceramide Milk Toner for Hydration & Barrier Repair 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 Mini Green Tea Ceramide Milk Toner for Hydration & Barrier Repair?

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