Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs Rhode Barrier Restore Cream
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs Rhode Barrier Restore Cream at 8.5/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.
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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs Rhode Barrier Restore Cream at 8.5/9.8. 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
45 unique
11 in common
12 unique
Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.3 compared to Rhode Barrier Restore Cream's 6.4. Its formula features Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Rhode Barrier Restore Cream scores 9.0 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 rhode Barrier Restore Cream relies on Niacinamide, Ceramide Np, and Ceramide Ap. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is better if you have
Rhode Barrier Restore Cream is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 9.0, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream delivers strong value. Rhode Barrier Restore Cream sits at the mid-range level with a 8.5 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 Rhode Barrier Restore 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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