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Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides vs Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum

Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides scores 8.5/9.8 and Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

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
VS
Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum
Jack Black

Protein Booster Skin Serum

serumpremium
8.5

Score comparison

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

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3
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Drunk Elephant wins 1
Tied 3
Jack Black wins 1
8.5Drunk Elephant
vs
8.5Jack Black

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Jack Black WINS
6.8
7.8
Drunk Elephant
Jack Black

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
Jack Black

Active Ingredient Strength

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.1
5.3
Drunk Elephant
Jack Black

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Drunk Elephant
Jack Black

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Drunk Elephant
Jack Black

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. Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum scores 7.8 here versus 6.8 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.

Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides brings Caffeine, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, and Niacinamide as actives, while jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum relies on Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, and Retinyl Palmitate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

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

Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum 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

Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides gets the nod here with its 8.5 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

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.

8.5Drunk Elephant
vs
8.5Jack Black

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides or Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides and Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum 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-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides and Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum?

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