Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs VT Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.1/9.8 vs VT Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet at 8.6/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
A-Passioni Retinol Cream
Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet
Score comparison
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
VT WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
VT WINSFormulation Safety
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient face-off
11% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
50 unique
Only in VT Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet
39 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 VT Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet's 8.2. Its formula features Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 8.8 here versus 8.0 for VT Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet. 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 vT Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet relies on Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Arginine, and Centella Asiatica Extract. 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
VT Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet 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 — Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
At premium pricing with a score of 9.1, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream delivers strong value. VT Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet sits at the mid-range level with a 8.6 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 VT Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream or VT Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet?
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 VT Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet 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 VT Cica Daily Soothing Mask Sheet?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.