Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.1/9.8 and medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum scores 8.8/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
A-Passioni Retinol Cream
Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.3 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
medicube WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
medicube WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
18% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
46 unique
Shared ingredients
10 in common
Only in medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum
30 unique
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. medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum 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 medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum relies on Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Adenosine. 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
medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
- 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 9.1 score, which is solid value at that tier.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream or medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum?
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 medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum 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 medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.