Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.1/9.8 vs Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer at 8.5/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
A-Passioni Retinol Cream
Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer
Score comparison
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Summer Fridays WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
21% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
44 unique
Shared ingredients
12 in common
Only in Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer
30 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 Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer's 6.6. Its formula features Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 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 summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer relies on Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, and Ceramide Np. 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
Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- 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. Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer sits at the mid-range level with a 8.5 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 Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream or Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer?
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 Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 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 Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.