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Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum.

About this product

Eye serum formulated with copper peptides, retinol and caffeine to target fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles in the delicate eye area.

Full ingredients

Water/​Aqua/​Eau, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Boron Nitride, Caffeine, Saccharomyces/​Xylinum/​Black Tea Ferment, Coconut Alkanes, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Niacinamide, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Copper Lysinate/​Prolinate, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glucose, Biotin, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Retinol, Ceramide NP, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Coco-Caprylate/​Caprate, Lecithin, Cetyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Ubiquinone, Citric Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Steareth-20

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Guru Score

78%

Yay

3 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

The copper peptide, retinol and caffeine combination impressed reviewers for smoothing and firming fine lines and the delicate eye area. The ingredient formula with 14 peptides and ascorbic acid earned praise, with enthusiasts making it a daily staple for long-term use. However, a class action lawsuit alleges deceptive advertising of promised skin benefits, so investigating those claims is sensible before committing.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take August 2025

What they liked

  • Smooth, softening texture around eyes
  • Gentle enough for daily use twice a day
  • Multiple peptides and retinol for fine lines

What they flagged

  • Class action lawsuit alleging undelivered benefits

Best for

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Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Fine lines and wrinkles2 experts

“This is a product which is fabulous for brightening, wrinkles, all of those great things.”

Nipun Kapur, watch at 1:49

Dull skin1 expert

“There is 0.1 percent retinol so of course this is going to help with those fine lines and crow's feet, it can really help to gently exfoliate at the same time giving you more of that smoother look and brighter look around the eyes.”

Sincerely Miss Ash, watch at 16:51

Loss of firmness1 expert

“It really gives that smooth softness around the eye area but also it can address fine lines and wrinkles and help firm the skin.”

Sincerely Miss Ash, watch at 5:11

Fine lines around the eyes1 expert

“It really gives that smooth softness around the eye area but also it can address fine lines and wrinkles and help firm the skin.”

Sincerely Miss Ash, watch at 5:11

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Nipun Kapur
Nipun Kapur
413k subs
✓Yay
"There are two eye creams which I really like. One is obviously there Asha which has got copper peptide, it's got retinyl, it's got caffeine and all of those things. And I think that is really good, specially if you have dark if you have under eye wrinkles."
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All 5 takes from Nipun Kapur
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"The Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum is one of the eye creams [...] that I absolutely love because you get 0.1% retinol, you get copper peptide, and you get caffeine. You put copper peptide in anything and I'm putting it on my skin. This is a product which is fabulous for brightening, wrinkles, all of those great things."
My favorite skincare products for 2024 Mid Year review | Nipun Kapur
"I am using the A.S Advanced eye cream but sometimes I layer it with the Drunk Elephant Asha eye complex in it you get retinol caffeine copper peptides"
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All in 1 Eye Cream under Rs 500 for dark circles wrinkles & puffy eyes | Nipun kapur
"My favorite retinol eye cream all times it is the A shaba"
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Best Eye Creams for Dark Circles That Actually Work | How to Reduce Dark Circles | Nipun Kapur
"There are two eye creams which I really like. One is obviously there Asha which has got copper peptide, it's got retinyl, it's got caffeine and all of those things. And I think that is really good, specially if you have dark if you have under eye wrinkles."
Translated from the guru's original language.
Top 5 Glass Skin Products | Best Products From Drunk Elephant | Best skincare of 2023 | Nipun Kapur
"The A.Shaba Eye Serum is the best eye cream I have ever tried"
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Sincerely Miss Ash
Sincerely Miss Ash
196k subs
✓Yay
"It really gives that smooth softness around the eye area but also it can address fine lines and wrinkles and help firm the skin. This is designed for that delicate skin around the eyes, so if you're a little nervous to apply copper peptides around the eye area, especially the ones designed for the face, then you can look into this, which contains that copper peptide ingredient. This is really effective, by the way, and it really does improve the skin around the eyes."
All 5 takes from Sincerely Miss Ash
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"It really gives that smooth softness around the eye area but also it can address fine lines and wrinkles and help firm the skin. This is designed for that delicate skin around the eyes, so if you're a little nervous to apply copper peptides around the eye area, especially the ones designed for the face, then you can look into this, which contains that copper peptide ingredient. This is really effective, by the way, and it really does improve the skin around the eyes."
6 ANTI-AGING SKINCARE PRODUCTS I'M LOVING FOR 2023 | THESE WORK AND I AM SO IMPRESSED!
"I really like eye serums more so than eye creams [...] because I truly do believe that these are more concentrated with ingredients and the ingredients in here are outstanding, they are phenomenal. There is 0.1 percent retinol so of course this is going to help with those fine lines and crow's feet, it can really help to gently exfoliate at the same time giving you more of that smoother look and brighter look around the eyes."
5 BEST EYE SERUMS FOR ANTI-AGING 2023 | DARK CIRCLES, PUFFINESS, FINE LINES/WRINKLES | OVER 30
"This one with that retinol and copper peptides is truly chef's kiss, so great to help with collagen production around the eyes, to soften everything, of course to brighten and keep everything nice and comfortable and moisturized. This is an eye serum that has your antioxidants and your peptides. This is very gentle in my opinion and this is something that you can use every day twice a day."
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"I think with continuous use I can see this being very beneficial to soften those fine lines so I really love this and if you're looking for something like this and you love Drunk Elephant this is a must try."
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"I have really enjoyed this product. [...] I'm still using it and I'm very impressed with this formulation because it has 0.1% retinol, it does have 3% caffeine in here, but there's also copper peptides. So not only are these three key ingredients amazing, the remaining ingredients that are in here are also very impressive and beneficial to the skin around the eyes."
James Welsh
James Welsh
1.58M subs
✓Mixed
"I think I put too much."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Retinoids

Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.

Source: DermNet

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Ceramides

Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum?

Eye serum formulated with copper peptides, retinol and caffeine to target fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles in the delicate eye area.

Is Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum worth it?

Mostly yes. 2 of the 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 78%.

What is Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum's Guru Score?

Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum holds a Guru Score of 78%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum best for?

Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum is generally suited to mature skin.

What is Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum is good for fine lines and wrinkles (2 experts), dull skin (1 expert), loss of firmness (1 expert) and fine lines around the eyes (1 expert).

Is Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum good for fine lines and wrinkles?

2 experts who reviewed Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex Eye Serum say it is. Nipun Kapur put it this way: “This is a product which is fabulous for brightening, wrinkles, all of those great things.”

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