Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches vs Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches scores 9.2/9.8 vs Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum at 8.1/9.8. Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches wins for hydration.
Head to head
Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum
Score comparison
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches takes this one, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Summer Fridays WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Sunday Riley WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
8% overlapOnly in Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
35 unique
Only in Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum
31 unique
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 Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum's 5.6. 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. Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum scores 7.6 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 sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum relies on Niacinamide, Retinol, and Asiaticoside. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
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
Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye 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
At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.2, Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches delivers strong value. Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.1 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches or Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum?
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 Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches and Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye 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 Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches and Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.