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Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream scores 8.5/9.8 vs Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum at 8.0/9.8. Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream wins for active ingredients.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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6 in common
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Where Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum's 5.3. Its formula features Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum scores 7.5 here versus 6.3 for Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum relies on Retinol, Ubiquinone, and Honey Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
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Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum is better if you have
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream gets the nod here with its 8.5 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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