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Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores 9.4/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream at 9.0/9.8. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel wins for hydration.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
42 unique
14 in common
Where Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream's 8.7. With Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, and Trehalose in its top ingredients, Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores 9.8 here versus 9.3 for Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream relies on Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is better if you have
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel is better if you have
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel gets the nod here with its 9.4 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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