Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs IOPE IOPE Retinol Expert 0.1%
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs IOPE IOPE Retinol Expert 0.1% at 7.9/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for hydration.
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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs IOPE IOPE Retinol Expert 0.1% at 7.9/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for hydration.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.7 compared to IOPE IOPE Retinol Expert 0.1%'s 6.3. With Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, and Phytosphingosine in its top ingredients, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.3 here versus 7.4 for IOPE IOPE Retinol Expert 0.1%. 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 iOPE IOPE Retinol Expert 0.1% relies on Niacinamide, Retinol, and Retinyl Palmitate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
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IOPE IOPE Retinol Expert 0.1% is better if you have
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream gets the nod here with its 9.0 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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