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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.1/9.8 and innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask 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 Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask
innisfree

Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask

serumbudget
9.2

Score comparison

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

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3
Drunk Elephant wins 2
Tied 3
innisfree wins 0
9.1Drunk Elephant
vs
9.2innisfree

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Drunk Elephant WINS
8.7
8.1
Drunk Elephant
innisfree

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
innisfree

Active Ingredient Strength

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.3
8.5
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. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 8.7 here versus 8.1 for innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask brings Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Arginine 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 Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

At premium pricing with a score of 9.1, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is a decent pick. innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask sits at the budget 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
vs
9.2innisfree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream or innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream and innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask 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 Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask?

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