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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin

Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin scores 9.6/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream at 9.1/9.8. Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin wins for hydration.

Head to head

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Drunk Elephant

A-Passioni Retinol Cream

serumpremium
9.1
VS
Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin
Torriden

BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin

tonermid-range
9.6

Score comparison

Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

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2
2
Drunk Elephant wins 1
Tied 2
Torriden wins 2
9.1Drunk Elephant
+0.5vs
9.6Torriden

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Drunk Elephant WINS
8.7
7.4
Drunk Elephant
Torriden

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
Torriden

Active Ingredient Strength

Torriden WINS
9.3
9.8
Drunk Elephant
Torriden

Ingredient Transparency

Torriden WINS
8.5
8.8
Drunk Elephant
Torriden

Formulation Safety

TIE
8.8
9.0
Drunk Elephant
Torriden

Ingredient face-off

11% overlap
56Drunk Elephant
6Shared
37Torriden

Why Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin comes out ahead

Where Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 7.4 compared to Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream's 8.7. With Propanediol, Glycerin, and Methylpropanediol in its top ingredients, Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin 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.

Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin brings Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, and Centella Asiatica Extract 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.

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

Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Gluconolactone does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

At premium pricing with a score of 9.1, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is a decent pick. Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin sits at the mid-range level with a 9.6 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.5 lead

Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is still a solid pick.

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9.1Drunk Elephant
vs
9.6Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream or Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin?

Based on ingredient analysis, Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream and Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin 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 Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.