Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides vs Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus scores 8.8/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides at 8.5/9.8. Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus wins for hydration.
Head to head
A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
Score comparison
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Naturium WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
Naturium WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
21% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
41 unique
Shared ingredients
11 in common
Only in Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
20 unique
Why Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus comes out ahead
Where Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.2 compared to Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides's 6.8. With Propanediol, Glycerin, and Sodium Hyaluronate in its top ingredients, Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus 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 9.1 here versus 8.2 for Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus brings Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, and Glutathione 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
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
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
At premium pricing with a score of 8.5, Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides is a decent pick. Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus sits at the budget level with a 8.8 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Our verdict
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides or Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus?
Based on ingredient analysis, Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus 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 Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus 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 Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.