Dr. Idriss Mini Major Fade Set Serum & Cream with Vitamin C for Hyperpigmentation & Uneven Skin vs Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
Dr. Idriss Mini Major Fade Set Serum & Cream with Vitamin C for Hyperpigmentation & Uneven Skin scores 8.7/9.8 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

Mini Major Fade Set Serum & Cream with Vitamin C for Hyperpigmentation & Uneven Skin

A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Dr. Idriss WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
37% overlapOnly in Dr. Idriss Mini Major Fade Set Serum & Cream with Vitamin C for Hyperpigmentation & Uneven Skin
27 unique
Shared ingredients
19 in common
Only in Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
33 unique
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 6.8 for Dr. Idriss Mini Major Fade Set Serum & Cream with Vitamin C for Hyperpigmentation & Uneven Skin. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Dr. Idriss Mini Major Fade Set Serum & Cream with Vitamin C for Hyperpigmentation & Uneven Skin brings Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, and Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) 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.
Best for your skin type
Dr. Idriss Mini Major Fade Set Serum & Cream with Vitamin C for Hyperpigmentation & Uneven Skin is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
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
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides comes in at premium pricing with a 8.5 score, which is solid value at that tier.
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.


Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dr. Idriss Mini Major Fade Set Serum & Cream with Vitamin C for Hyperpigmentation & Uneven Skin or Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides?
Based on ingredient analysis, Dr. Idriss Mini Major Fade Set Serum & Cream with Vitamin C for Hyperpigmentation & Uneven Skin scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Dr. Idriss Mini Major Fade Set Serum & Cream with Vitamin C for Hyperpigmentation & Uneven Skin 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 Dr. Idriss Mini Major Fade Set Serum & Cream with Vitamin C for Hyperpigmentation & Uneven Skin 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.