Where LANEIGE Reset to Balance Mode Kit - Routine Set for Oily Skin and Pore + Shine Control really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.2 compared to Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides's 6.7. With Glycerin, Mannitol, and Butylene Glycol in its top ingredients, LANEIGE Reset to Balance Mode Kit - Routine Set for Oily Skin and Pore + Shine Control delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
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 7.0 for LANEIGE Reset to Balance Mode Kit - Routine Set for Oily Skin and Pore + Shine Control. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
LANEIGE Reset to Balance Mode Kit - Routine Set for Oily Skin and Pore + Shine Control brings Niacinamide, Inositol, and Ceramide Np 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.
At premium pricing with a score of 8.3, Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides is a decent pick. LANEIGE Reset to Balance Mode Kit - Routine Set for Oily Skin and Pore + Shine Control sits at the mid-range level with a 9.5 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
