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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.0/9.8 vs SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence at 6.9/9.8. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream wins for active ingredients.
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 active ingredient strength, scoring 9.3 compared to SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence's 4.9. 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 4.4 for SK-II GenOptics Aura 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 sK-II GenOptics Aura Essence relies on Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Adenosine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is better if you have
SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 9.0, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream delivers strong value. SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence sits at the luxury level with a 6.9 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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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