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Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides vs Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract

Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides scores 8.5/9.8 and Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract 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
Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract
Sincerely Yours

Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract

serummid-range
8.5

Score comparison

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

2
3
Drunk Elephant wins 2
Tied 3
Sincerely Yours wins 0
8.5Drunk Elephant
vs
8.5Sincerely Yours

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

TIE
6.8
6.8
Drunk Elephant
Sincerely Yours

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
Sincerely Yours

Active Ingredient Strength

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.1
5.1
Drunk Elephant
Sincerely Yours

Ingredient Transparency

Drunk Elephant WINS
8.5
8.2
Drunk Elephant
Sincerely Yours

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Drunk Elephant
Sincerely Yours

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.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides scores 8.5 here versus 8.2 for Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract. 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 sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract relies on Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, and Ceramide Np. 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

Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

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. Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract sits at the mid-range level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

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
8.5Sincerely Yours

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides or Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract?

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 Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract 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 Sincerely Yours Hit Refresh Soothing and Hydrating Serum Mist with Cucumber Extract?

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