Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.1/9.8 vs LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin at 8.6/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
A-Passioni Retinol Cream
Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Score comparison
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Drunk Elephant WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
11% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
50 unique
Only in LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin
21 unique
Why Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream comes out ahead
Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.3 compared to LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin's 5.0. Its formula features Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 8.7 here versus 6.8 for LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin. 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 lANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin relies on Niacinamide, Inositol, and Madecassoside. 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
LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
At premium pricing with a score of 9.1, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream delivers strong value. LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin sits at the mid-range level with a 8.6 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream or LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin?
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 LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin 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 LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.