Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.1/9.8 vs medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 at 8.4/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
A-Passioni Retinol Cream
Zero Pore Pad 2.0
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
medicube WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
9% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
51 unique
Only in medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
26 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 medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0's 6.3. 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 7.4 for medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0. 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 Zero Pore Pad 2.0 relies on Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Gluconolactone. 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 Zero Pore Pad 2.0 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
- 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. medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 sits at the mid-range level with a 8.4 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 medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream or medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0?
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 Zero Pore Pad 2.0 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 Zero Pore Pad 2.0?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.