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Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream vs Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum

Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum scores 8.5/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream at 8.1/9.8. Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum wins for hydration.

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Drunk Elephant

Lala Retro Whipped Cream

moisturiserpremium

8.1

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Summer Fridays

Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum

serummid-range

8.5

Score comparison

Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

Drunk Elephant wins 0

Tied 4

Summer Fridays wins 1

8.1Drunk Elephant

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8.5Summer Fridays

Scores last verified: April 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Summer Fridays WINS

8.0

9.5

Drunk Elephant

Summer Fridays

Irritation Risk

TIE

9.5

Drunk Elephant

Summer Fridays

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE

5.4

5.5

Drunk Elephant

Summer Fridays

Ingredient Transparency

TIE

8.5

Drunk Elephant

Summer Fridays

Formulation Safety

TIE

9.0

Drunk Elephant

Summer Fridays

Ingredient face-off

19% overlap

32Drunk Elephant

8Shared

42Summer Fridays

Only in Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream

24 unique

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Isopropyl Isostearate Cetearyl Alcohol Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop+14 more

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Water/Aqua/Eau Glycerin Glyceryl Stearate Ceramide Np Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Hydroxide Citric Acid Potassium Sorbate

Only in Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum

34 unique

Propanediol Squalane Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Polyester-5 Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour Sodium Pca Panthenol Arnica Montana Flower Extract+24 more

Why Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum comes out ahead

Where Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.5 compared to Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream's 8.0. With Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, and Sodium Hyaluronate in its top ingredients, Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum brings Ceramide Np, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, and Laminaria Digitata Extract as actives, while drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream relies on Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Ceramide Np, and Ceramide Ap. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped 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
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum 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 8.1, Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream is a decent pick. Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum sits at the mid-range level with a 8.5 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.4 lead

Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream is still a solid pick.

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8.1Drunk Elephant

8.5Summer Fridays

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream or Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream and Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum 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 Lala Retro Whipped Cream and Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum?

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

Full analysis: Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream→Full analysis: Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum→

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