Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment vs Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches scores 9.2/9.8 vs Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment at 8.7/9.8. Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches wins for ingredient transparency.
Head to head
Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
Score comparison
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
TIEIngredient Transparency
Paula's Choice WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
13% overlapOnly in Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
41 unique
Shared ingredients
6 in common
Only in Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
32 unique
Why Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches comes out ahead
Where Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches really shines is ingredient transparency, scoring 8.5 compared to Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment's 8.8.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches brings Niacinamide, Caffeine, and Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract as actives, while paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment relies on Retinol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, and Palmitoyl Oligopeptide. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Retinol does the heavy lifting
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
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches gets the nod here with its 9.2 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Our verdict
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment 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 Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment 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 Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment 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.