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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

Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
Summer Fridays

Jet Lag™ Eye Patches

eye-caremid-range
9.2
VS
Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum
Sunday Riley

5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum

eye-carepremium
8.1

Score comparison

Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches takes this one, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

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3
1
Summer Fridays wins 1
Tied 3
Sunday Riley wins 1
9.2Summer Fridays
+1.1vs
8.1Sunday Riley

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Summer Fridays WINS
9.6
5.6
Summer Fridays
Sunday Riley

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Summer Fridays
Sunday Riley

Active Ingredient Strength

Sunday Riley WINS
6.8
7.6
Summer Fridays
Sunday Riley

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Summer Fridays
Sunday Riley

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Summer Fridays
Sunday Riley

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

✶ Our verdict
+1.1 lead

Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

9.2Summer Fridays
vs
8.1Sunday Riley

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.