Drunk Elephant B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid vs Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol
Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol scores 9.7/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid at 6.4/9.8. Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol
Score comparison
Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Lancôme WINSIrritation Risk
Drunk Elephant WINSActive Ingredient Strength
Lancôme WINSIngredient Transparency
Drunk Elephant WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
18% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
17 unique
Shared ingredients
9 in common
Only in Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol
42 unique
Why Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol comes out ahead
Where Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Drunk Elephant B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid's 2.7. Its formula features Ascorbic Acid, Adenosine, and Ceramide Ap in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol scores 9.8 here versus 7.2 for Drunk Elephant B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol brings Ascorbic Acid, Adenosine, and Ceramide Ap as actives, while drunk Elephant B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid relies on Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, and Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid 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
Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propylene Glycol
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Ascorbic Acid does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
At premium pricing with a score of 6.4, Drunk Elephant B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid is a decent pick. Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol sits at the luxury level with a 9.7 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Our verdict
Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid or Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol?
Based on ingredient analysis, Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Drunk Elephant B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid and Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol 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 B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid and Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.