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Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream scores 8.8/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides at 8.3/9.8. Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream wins for hydration.
Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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6 in common
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Where Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.5 compared to Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides's 6.7. With Glycerin, Cholesterol, and Sodium Hyaluronate in its top ingredients, Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream brings Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, and Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root 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.
Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream is better if you have
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides is better if you have
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides comes in at premium pricing with a 8.3 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night 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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