Where Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.7 compared to Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Essence's 2.5. 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 4.1 for Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Essence. 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 rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Essence relies on Ascorbic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
At premium pricing with a score of 9.0, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream delivers strong value. Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Essence sits at the budget level with a 5.9 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.