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Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 vs Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores 9.8/9.8 and Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol scores 9.7/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0
Drunk Elephant

The Littles 8.0

moisturiserpremium
9.8
VS
Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol
Lancôme

Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol

serumluxury
9.7

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

2
3
Drunk Elephant wins 2
Tied 3
Lancôme wins 0
9.8Drunk Elephant
vs
9.7Lancôme

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

TIE
9.8
9.8
Drunk Elephant
Lancôme

Irritation Risk

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.5
9.2
Drunk Elephant
Lancôme

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE
9.8
9.8
Drunk Elephant
Lancôme

Ingredient Transparency

Drunk Elephant WINS
8.8
8.5
Drunk Elephant
Lancôme

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Drunk Elephant
Lancôme

Why these two are neck and neck

These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol. 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 lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol relies on Ascorbic Acid, Adenosine, and Ceramide Ap. 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

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 9.8, Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 delivers strong value. Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol sits at the luxury level with a 9.7 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

9.8Drunk Elephant
vs
9.7Lancôme

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 or Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol?

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 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 The Littles 8.0 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.