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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs LOOPS Dark Spot Mask

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 and LOOPS Dark Spot Mask scores 8.9/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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A-Passioni Retinol Cream

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9.0

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Score comparison

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

Drunk Elephant wins 1

Tied 2

56Drunk Elephant

6Shared

42LOOPS

Only in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

50 unique

Water/Aqua/Eau Coco-Caprylate Stearic Acid Coconut Alkanes Glyceryl Stearate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Alcohol Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil Retinol Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil+40 more

Shared ingredients

6 in common

Glycerin Niacinamide Pentylene Glycol Tocopherol Caprylyl Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in LOOPS Dark Spot Mask

36 unique

Aqua Butylene Glycol Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum Chondrus Crispus Powder Dipropylene Glycol 2-Hexanediol Hydroxyacetophenone Allantoin Cellulose Gum Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum+26 more

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. LOOPS Dark Spot Mask scores 9.4 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 lOOPS Dark Spot Mask relies on Niacinamide, Allantoin, 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

LOOPS Dark Spot Mask 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

Value comparison

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream comes in at premium pricing with a 9.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

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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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9.0Drunk Elephant

8.9LOOPS

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream or LOOPS Dark Spot Mask?

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 LOOPS Dark Spot 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 LOOPS Dark Spot Mask?

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

Full analysis: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream→Full analysis: LOOPS Dark Spot Mask→

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