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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1 (CAIS3) at 7.7/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for hydration.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
48 unique
8 in common
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Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.7 compared to NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1 (CAIS3)'s 4.8. 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 7.7 for NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1 (CAIS3). 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 nIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1 (CAIS3) relies on Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is better if you have
NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1 (CAIS3) is better if you have
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream comes in at premium pricing with a 9.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.
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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