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Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides vs Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides scores 8.5/9.8 and Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum 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
Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
Sunday Riley

B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

serumpremium
8.5

Score comparison

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

2
3
Drunk Elephant wins 2
Tied 3
Sunday Riley wins 0
8.5Drunk Elephant
vs
8.5Sunday Riley

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Drunk Elephant WINS
6.8
5.1
Drunk Elephant
Sunday Riley

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
Sunday Riley

Active Ingredient Strength

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.1
7.6
Drunk Elephant
Sunday Riley

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Drunk Elephant
Sunday Riley

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Drunk Elephant
Sunday Riley

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 7.6 for Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum. 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 sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum relies on Niacinamide, Resveratrol, and Asiaticoside. 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

Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides gets the nod here with its 8.5 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

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
8.5Sunday Riley

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides or Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum?

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 Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum 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 Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum?

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