Gracie

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 vs StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores 9.8/9.8 vs StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum at 9.2/9.8. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 wins for hydration.

Head to head

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0
Drunk Elephant

The Littles 8.0

moisturiserpremium
9.8
VS
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum
StriVectin

Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum

serumpremium
9.2

Score comparison

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

2
3
Drunk Elephant wins 2
Tied 3
StriVectin wins 0
9.8Drunk Elephant
+0.6vs
9.2StriVectin

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.8
5.8
Drunk Elephant
StriVectin

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
StriVectin

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE
9.8
9.7
Drunk Elephant
StriVectin

Ingredient Transparency

Drunk Elephant WINS
8.8
8.5
Drunk Elephant
StriVectin

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Drunk Elephant
StriVectin

Why Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 comes out ahead

Where Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum's 5.8. With Glycerin, Propanediol, and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract in its top ingredients, Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum. 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 striVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum relies on Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid. 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

StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate does the heavy lifting
  • 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
+0.6 lead

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum is still a solid pick.

9.8Drunk Elephant
vs
9.2StriVectin

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 or StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum?

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 StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C 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 The Littles 8.0 and StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum?

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