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Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides scores 8.3/9.8 and IOPE XMD Stem III Clinical Recovery Serum PDRN Skincare for Anti-Aging scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
45 unique
5 in common
22 unique
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 8.1 here versus 5.9 for IOPE XMD Stem III Clinical Recovery Serum PDRN Skincare for Anti-Aging. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
IOPE XMD Stem III Clinical Recovery Serum PDRN Skincare for Anti-Aging brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Asiaticoside 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.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides is better if you have
IOPE XMD Stem III Clinical Recovery Serum PDRN Skincare for Anti-Aging is better if you have
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. IOPE XMD Stem III Clinical Recovery Serum PDRN Skincare for Anti-Aging gets the nod here with its 8.5 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, IOPE XMD Stem III Clinical Recovery Serum PDRN Skincare for Anti-Aging 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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