Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides vs OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides scores 8.5/9.8 and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide scores 8.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
OLIVIAUMMA WINSFormulation Safety
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient face-off
8% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
48 unique
Only in OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide
24 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
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.
Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides scores 9.0 here versus 8.0 for OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide brings Niacinamide, Arginine, and Allantoin 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
OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide gets the nod here with its 8.6 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides or OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?
Based on ingredient analysis, OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide 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 OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide 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 OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.