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Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides vs Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches

Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches scores 9.2/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides at 8.5/9.8. Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches wins for hydration.

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
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
Summer Fridays

Jet Lag™ Eye Patches

eye-caremid-range
9.2

Score comparison

Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

1
3
1
Drunk Elephant wins 1
Tied 3
Summer Fridays wins 1
8.5Drunk Elephant
+0.7vs
9.2Summer Fridays

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Summer Fridays WINS
6.8
9.6
Drunk Elephant
Summer Fridays

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
Summer Fridays

Active Ingredient Strength

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.1
6.8
Drunk Elephant
Summer Fridays

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Drunk Elephant
Summer Fridays

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Drunk Elephant
Summer Fridays

Why Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches comes out ahead

Where Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.6 compared to Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides's 6.8. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Sodium Hyaluronate in its top ingredients, Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches 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 6.8 for Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches brings Niacinamide, Caffeine, and Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract 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

Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches 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 Jet Lag™ Eye Patches sits at the mid-range level with a 9.2 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.7 lead

Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches 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.

8.5Drunk Elephant
vs
9.2Summer Fridays

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides or Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches?

Based on ingredient analysis, Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches 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 Jet Lag™ Eye Patches 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 Jet Lag™ Eye Patches?

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