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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs Real Barrier Extreme Cream at 8.6/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
49 unique
7 in common
13 unique
Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.3 compared to Real Barrier Extreme Cream's 5.5. Its formula features Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 9.5 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 real Barrier Extreme Cream relies on Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is better if you have
Real Barrier Extreme Cream is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 9.0, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream delivers strong value. Real Barrier Extreme Cream sits at the mid-range level with a 8.6 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Real Barrier Extreme Cream is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream 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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