Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 vs Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores 9.8/9.8 vs Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment at 8.7/9.8. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
The Littles 8.0
Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
Score comparison
Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 takes this one, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
12% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0
110 unique
Shared ingredients
15 in common
Only in Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
32 unique
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 Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment's 7.1. Its formula features Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Tocopherol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 brings Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Tocopherol as actives, while paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment relies on Retinol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, and Palmitoyl Oligopeptide. 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
Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment 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 — Retinol does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
At premium pricing with a score of 9.8, Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 delivers strong value. Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment sits at the mid-range level with a 8.7 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 or Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment?
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 Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment 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 Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.