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Anua Peach 70% Niacin Serum vs Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs Anua Peach 70% Niacin Serum at 7.2/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.

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Anua

Peach 70% Niacin Serum

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7.2

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Drunk Elephant

A-Passioni Retinol Cream

serumpremium

9.0

Score comparison

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

Anua wins 0

Tied 2

Drunk Elephant wins 3

13Anua

4Shared

56Drunk Elephant

Only in Anua Peach 70% Niacin Serum

9 unique

Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract Water Butylene Glycol 2-Hexanediol Panthenol Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate Adenosine Arginine

Shared ingredients

4 in common

Niacinamide Glycerin Carbomer Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

52 unique

Water/Aqua/Eau Coco-Caprylate Stearic Acid Coconut Alkanes Glyceryl Stearate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Alcohol Pentylene Glycol Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil Retinol+42 more

Why Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream comes out ahead

Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.3 compared to Anua Peach 70% Niacin Serum's 4.3. Its formula features Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 8.7 here versus 5.9 for Anua Peach 70% Niacin Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream brings Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while anua Peach 70% Niacin Serum relies on Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Anua Peach 70% Niacin Serum is better if you have

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

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream 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 — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 7.2, Anua Peach 70% Niacin Serum is a decent pick. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream sits at the premium level with a 9.0 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

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+1.8 lead

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

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7.2Anua

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9.0Drunk Elephant

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Anua Peach 70% Niacin Serum or Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream?

Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Anua Peach 70% Niacin Serum and Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Anua Peach 70% Niacin Serum and Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream?

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

Full analysis: Anua Peach 70% Niacin Serum→Full analysis: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream→

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