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CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid vs Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides

CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid scores 8.5/9.8 and Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid
CLINIQUE

Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid

serumluxury
8.5
VS
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
Drunk Elephant

A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides

eye-carepremium
8.5

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.

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3
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CLINIQUE wins 1
Tied 3
Drunk Elephant wins 1
8.5CLINIQUE
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8.5Drunk Elephant

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

CLINIQUE WINS
9.8
6.8
CLINIQUE
Drunk Elephant

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
CLINIQUE
Drunk Elephant

Active Ingredient Strength

Drunk Elephant WINS
7.2
9.1
CLINIQUE
Drunk Elephant

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
CLINIQUE
Drunk Elephant

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
CLINIQUE
Drunk Elephant

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides scores 9.1 here versus 7.2 for CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid brings Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Hypnea Musciformis (Algae) Extract as actives, while drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides relies on Caffeine, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, and Niacinamide. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Ascorbyl Glucoside does the heavy lifting

Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Caffeine does the heavy lifting
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At luxury pricing with a score of 8.5, CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid is a decent pick. Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides sits at the premium level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.5CLINIQUE
vs
8.5Drunk Elephant

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid or Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides?

Based on ingredient analysis, CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid and Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid and Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.