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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream vs Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream scores 9.1/9.8 and Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches scores 9.2/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

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Drunk Elephant

A-Passioni Retinol Cream

serumpremium
9.1
VS
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
Summer Fridays

Jet Lag™ Eye Patches

eye-caremid-range
9.2

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

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3
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Drunk Elephant wins 1
Tied 3
Summer Fridays wins 1
9.1Drunk Elephant
vs
9.2Summer Fridays

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Summer Fridays WINS
8.7
9.6
Drunk Elephant
Summer Fridays

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
Summer Fridays

Active Ingredient Strength

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.3
6.8
Drunk Elephant
Summer Fridays

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Drunk Elephant
Summer Fridays

Formulation Safety

TIE
8.8
9.0
Drunk Elephant
Summer Fridays

Why these two are neck and neck

These two eye-cares 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.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches scores 9.6 here versus 8.7 for Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches brings Niacinamide, Caffeine, and Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract as actives, while drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream relies on Niacinamide, Retinol, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is better if you have

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

Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches 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

Value comparison

At premium pricing with a score of 9.1, Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is a decent pick. Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches sits at the mid-range level with a 9.2 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

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.

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9.1Drunk Elephant
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9.2Summer Fridays

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream or Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches?

Based on ingredient analysis, Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream and Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream and Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches?

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