Comparison between Medik8 Intelligent Retinol Eye Tr vs. Drunk Elephant A-shaba Complex Eye Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Components only in Medik8 Intelligent Retinol Eye Tr 9
Uniqueness: 69.2%
Components only in Drunk Elephant A-shaba Complex Eye Serum 55
Uniqueness: 93.2%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil
1
Water
2
Cyclopentasiloxane
2
Octyldodecanol
3
Cyclohexasiloxane
3
Glycerin
4
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
4
Boron Nitride
5
Tocopheryl Acetate
5
Caffeine
6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6
Saccharomyces/​xylinum/​black Tea Ferment
7
Retinol (Vitamin A)
7
Coconut Alkanes
8
Lecithin
8
Cetyl Alcohol
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Softening, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Tones up skin, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement
Effects unique for Intelligent Retinol Eye Tr:
Protection, Hair follicle nutrition
Effects unique for A-shaba Complex Eye Serum:
UV Protection, Cleansing, Pore Shrinking, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Antifungal, Anticellulite, Regeneration, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
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ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
2 out of 13
15%
chemical
9 out of 13
69%
natural
20 out of 59
34%
chemical
32 out of 59
54%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#13
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Retinol (Vitamin A)#7
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Caffeine#5Panthenol#34Tocopherol#42
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Coconut Alkanes#7Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#22Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract#39Laureth-23#49
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#28Citric Acid#38

Detailed view

Medik8 Intelligent Retinol Eye Tr vs. Drunk Elephant A-shaba Complex Eye Serum
Position 1

#1Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidant
Moisturizing
Softening
Nutrifying
Protection
Hair conditioning
Hair follicle nutrition
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil is a very nice conditioner. It contains Linoleic acid and Vitamin E, and your skin will accept this component with great pleasure. It’s a lightweight oil that doesn’t leave heavy feeling. It’s a good moisturizer for dry or acne-prone skin. It lowers irritation and inflammation. It is accepted by any type of skin, even by sensitive.
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#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

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#2Octyldodecanol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Moisturizing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Cyclohexasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 4

#4PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Film former, Hair conditioning, Hair fixative
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Boron Nitride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
UV Protection
Anti-aging
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5

#5Tocopheryl Acetate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidant
Softening
Nutrifying
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamine E. It’s used as an alternative to Tocopherol because it is more stable in the formulation. It has all the positive effects of Tocopherol plus better stability. It’s a brilliant component. It conditions and nourishes the skin helping it to resist aging. It also helps to protect the skin from the sun. High concentrations of Tocopheryl Acetate can lead to irritation and allergic reactions.

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#5Caffeine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidant
UV Protection
Anticellulite
Tones up skin
Hair growth stimulating
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Caffeine stimulates all the processes inside skin cells. It's very effective for reducing swelling on the face (especially great for under the eyes area). The effectiveness depends on the concentration, the more component you apply the better the effect will be.

It also tones up the skin making it look younger. It's great for dry skin because it stimulates the synthesis of cholesterol, a chemical that helps to form a protective layer on the surface of the epidermis.

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