Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.1/9.8 vs IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+ at 8.6/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for hydration.
Head to head
A-Passioni Retinol Cream

Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+
Score comparison
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
IT Cosmetics WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
IT Cosmetics WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
18% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
43 unique
Shared ingredients
13 in common
Only in IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+
60 unique
Why Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream comes out ahead
Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.7 compared to IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+'s 9.2. 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 A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.3 here versus 8.9 for IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+. 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 iT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+ relies on Snail Secretion Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract. 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
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+ 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 Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Snail Secretion Filtrate does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream comes in at premium pricing with a 9.1 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Our verdict
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+ is still a solid pick.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream or IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+?
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 IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+ 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 IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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