A-Passioni Retinol Cream.

Retinoids

About this product

A retinol cream formulated with ceramides and designed to reduce fine lines, support collagen production, and improve skin texture with a retinol blend.

Best for

Mature skin

Type

RetinoidsCream

Key actives

Vitamin C Retinoid Niacinamide Hyaluronic acidCeramidesPeptides

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Full ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate, Stearic Acid, Coconut Alkanes, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Retinol 1.0%, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Chrysin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Xanthophylls, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols, Jojoba Esters, Physalis Pubescens Fruit Juice, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Cetyl Palmitate, Trehalose, Lauric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Guru Score

59%

Mixed

4 experts · Moderate agreement

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1Approved

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What the gurus are saying

This retinol is notably strong and demands experience to use safely; experts caution against it for teenagers and most adults, reserving it for those already confident with the active. The ceramide blend does cushion dryness, and those with retinol experience may build up to alternate-day use, though the actual retinol concentration is modest for the price and won't dramatically transform skin. Starting low and watching for a purge period of six to twelve weeks is wise if you're new to retinoids or have a history of acne scarring.

Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take December 2024

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai

718k subs

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"If you're a teenager you don't need Drunk Elephant's retinol unless you see a dermatologist and you have acne and there are better acne medications than Drunk Elephant's retinol."

All 2 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai

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"If you're a teenager you don't need Drunk Elephant's retinol unless you see a dermatologist and you have acne and there are better acne medications than Drunk Elephant's retinol."

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"Retinol is great for anti-aging. It helps with fine lines and wrinkles by increasing collagen production, helps keep your pores clear, and it helps with hyperpigmentation by increasing cell turnover."

James Welsh

1.58M subs

~Mixed

"It's a very strong retinol. Only use it if you are a pro."

Dr. Somji Skin

358k subs

~Approved

"You've got stronger ones with things like Drunk Elephant as well as Paula's Choice, but I would always start low with a retinol. I don't think that using a retinol on its own is enough to help with pigmentation."

All 3 takes from Dr. Somji Skin

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"This is a great retinol you can see that it's at good concentration, it's got a nice blend of ceramides. You're not going to feel very dry after this. You can build up this retinol really quite nicely. I'd probably do it once every alternate days. The only drawback is the actual amount of active ingredients is quite low, so it's not going to really change your skin so much, but it will definitely help, you know, make your skin feel better. Overall, if you've got the extra cash for it, it's not a bad product, but if you really want to get what you pay for, it's not the brand for you."

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"Retinols are fantastic, they belong to a family of ingredients called retinoids and they're mainly available over the counter. If you've got post acne scars I would go for more of a sensitive retinol so I wouldn't go high up in terms of concentration. Concentrations in retinols are really confusing so you're going to have to look on the label on pack. Just remember if you're starting a retinol after having scarring acne scarring you can get a purge in acne for the first 6 to 12 weeks."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

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"The stuff is not good for kids, especially a lot of their products. This is too strong for most adults, and having an 8-year-old, 10-year-old, or 16-year-old use it, their face is going to be even more apt to burn and get damaged."

Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream?

A retinol cream formulated with ceramides and designed to reduce fine lines, support collagen production, and improve skin texture with a retinol blend.

Is Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream worth it?

The gurus are split. 1 of the 4 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 2 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 59%.

What is Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream's Guru Score?

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream holds a Guru Score of 59%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 independent expert reviewers we have collected.