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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum at 8.4/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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16 in common
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Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.3 compared to Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum's 5.1. Its formula features Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum scores 9.8 here versus 8.7 for Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream. 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 murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum relies on Retinol, Ceramide Np, and Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is better if you have
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum 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 edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum is still a solid pick.
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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