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Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum vs Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum at 7.2/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.

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Dr. Althea

Gentle Vitamin C Serum

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7.2

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Drunk Elephant

A-Passioni Retinol Cream

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9.0

Score comparison

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

Dr. Althea wins 0

Tied 2

Drunk Elephant wins 3

16Dr. Althea

5Shared

56Drunk Elephant

Only in Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum

11 unique

Water Butylene Glycol 2-Hexanediol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Tromethamine Xanthan Gum 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Adenosine Disodium Edta Allantoin+1 more

Shared ingredients

5 in common

Propanediol Niacinamide Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Pentylene Glycol Caprylyl Glycol

Only in Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

51 unique

Water/Aqua/Eau Glycerin Coco-Caprylate Stearic Acid Coconut Alkanes Glyceryl Stearate Cetearyl Alcohol Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil Retinol Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil+41 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 Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum's 4.6. 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 5.6 for Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C 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 dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum relies on Niacinamide, Adenosine, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C 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

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream comes in at premium pricing with a 9.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+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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7.2Dr. Althea

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9.0Drunk Elephant

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C 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 Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C 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 Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C 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: Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum→Full analysis: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream→

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