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Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 vs ILIA The Base Face Milk Lightweight Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores 9.8/9.8 vs ILIA The Base Face Milk Lightweight Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid at 7.1/9.8. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0
Drunk Elephant

The Littles 8.0

moisturiserpremium
9.8
VS
ILIA The Base Face Milk Lightweight Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
ILIA

The Base Face Milk Lightweight Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid

moisturiserpremium
7.1

Score comparison

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

3
2
Drunk Elephant wins 3
Tied 2
ILIA wins 0
9.8Drunk Elephant
+2.7vs
7.1ILIA

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.8
6.9
Drunk Elephant
ILIA

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
ILIA

Active Ingredient Strength

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.8
2.0
Drunk Elephant
ILIA

Ingredient Transparency

Drunk Elephant WINS
8.8
8.5
Drunk Elephant
ILIA

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Drunk Elephant
ILIA

Why Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 comes out ahead

Where Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to ILIA The Base Face Milk Lightweight Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid's 2.0. Its formula features Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Tocopherol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores 9.8 here versus 6.9 for ILIA The Base Face Milk Lightweight Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 brings Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Tocopherol as actives, while iLIA The Base Face Milk Lightweight Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid relies on Allantoin and Chlorella Vulgaris Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 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 — Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract does the heavy lifting

ILIA The Base Face Milk Lightweight Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 gets the nod here with its 9.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+2.7 lead

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

9.8Drunk Elephant
vs
7.1ILIA

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 or ILIA The Base Face Milk Lightweight Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid?

Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 and ILIA The Base Face Milk Lightweight Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid 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 The Littles 8.0 and ILIA The Base Face Milk Lightweight Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid?

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