Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides vs Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides scores 8.5/9.8 and Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Summer Fridays WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
19% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
42 unique
Shared ingredients
10 in common
Only in Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer
32 unique
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.
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 6.6 for Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer. 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 summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer relies on Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, 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
Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 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
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. Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer sits at the mid-range level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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 Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer?
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 Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 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 Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.