Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream Versus Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream versus Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream .

Published on June 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides, retinoid and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream

Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream 63 ingredients

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream 28 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream 63 ingredients

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream 28 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Vitamin C

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators

Niacinamide

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (5)

Dark Spots (4)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)

Acne Trigger (3)

Irritating (2)

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Retinoid

Vitamin E

Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (4)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (2)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream 63 ingredients

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream 28 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Coco-Caprylate • Stearic Acid • Coconut Alkanes • Glyceryl Stearate • Niacinamide • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Pentylene Glycol • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Retinol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract • Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Chrysin • Persea Gratissima Oil • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Ceramide NP • Xanthophylls • Phytosphingosine • Phytosterols • Jojoba Esters • Physalis Pubescens Fruit Juice • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate • Oryza Sativa Extract • Glycine Soja Oil • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Cetyl Palmitate • Trehalose • Lauric Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Glucosamine Hcl • Tocopheryl Acetate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Pisum Sativum Extract • Tocopherol • Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Trideceth-6 Phosphate • N-Hydroxysuccinimide • Ceteareth-20 • Sodium Hydroxide • Laureth-23 • Steareth-20 • Propanediol • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • Polysorbate 20 • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Chlorphenesin • Potassium Sorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin

Water • Glycerin • C13-15 Alkane • Squalane • Octyldodecanol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Magnesium Sulfate • Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Panthenol • Retinol • Resveratrol • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 • Gluconolactone • Ubiquinone • Ethyl Ferulate • Calcium Gluconate • Allantoin • Beta-Glucan • Tocopherol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Xanthan Gum • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Copernicia Cerifera Cera

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Retinol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Retinol is a form of Vitamin A and proven to help with anti-aging.

It promotes collagen production, increases new cell turnoever, and protects your skin as an antioxidant.

Retinol boosts collagen production and increases cell turnover. This makes retinol effective in removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, and reducing the appearance of pores.

Retinol is less effective when exposed to sun. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent.

Using retinol and retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.

We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.

Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.

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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Propanediol

What it does: Solvent

Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream contains this as ingredient number 57.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

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