Where The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 5.2 compared to Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides's 8.1. Its formula features Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, and Lactic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid scores 7.5 here versus 6.7 for Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid brings Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, and Lactic Acid 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.
At premium pricing with a score of 8.3, Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides is a decent pick. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid sits at the mid-range level with a 8.7 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
