Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.3 compared to The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence for Hydration's 2.0. 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 3.8 for The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence for Hydration. 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, giving it an edge in targeted skincare benefits.
At premium pricing with a score of 9.0, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream delivers strong value. The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence for Hydration sits at the budget level with a 6.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.