Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Drunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm versus Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum .
Last updated on April 25, 2024. Published on July 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
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Ingredient Info
Drunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm 42 ingredients
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum 59 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Drunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm 42 ingredients
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum 59 ingredients
Water • Octyldodecanol • Glycerin • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Linoleic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Palmitic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Persea Gratissima Oil • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Ceramide AP • Ceramide NP • Ceramide EOP • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Panthenol • Linolenic Acid • Adenosine • Beta-Glucan • Quercetin • Allantoin • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Xanthan Gum • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Propanediol • Citric Acid • Ceteareth-20 • Sodium Carbonate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Chlorphenesin • Carbomer • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Octyldodecanol • Glycerin • Boron Nitride • Caffeine • Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment • Coconut Alkanes • Cetyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Niacinamide • Mangifera Indica 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 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 • Thioctic Acid • Tocopherol • Chrysin • Sclerotium Gum • Sodium Citrate • Polysorbate 20 • Xanthan Gum • Potassium Sorbate • Laureth-23 • Sodium Benzoate • Chlorphenesin • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Carbonate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • Pentylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDrunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolDrunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDrunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Marula plant. In South Africa, Marula is called "an elephant's favorite treat".
Marula seed oil is a non-fragrant oil. It is rich in fatty acids, such as oleic, linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and more. These fatty acids help hydrate the skin.
Other components of marula seed oil include vitamin E and antioxidants such as flavonoids.
Antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging. This is because they help fight free-radical molecules. If left unchecked, free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA.
Learn more about Sclerocarya Birrea Seed OilDrunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolDrunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 58.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPDrunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolDrunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumDrunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 31.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 47.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDrunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 34.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
We don't have a description for Sodium Carbonate.
Drunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 36.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 54.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Drunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 37.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 55.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideDrunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 38.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 56.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDrunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 39.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 52.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideDrunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 40.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 53.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinDrunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 41.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 51.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Drunk Elephant Ceramighty AF Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 43.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum contains this as ingredient number 59.
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Lapaki
Restorative and soothing eye balm
After the great experience with DE's C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream, I got the ceramid rich eye balm for my...
Restorative and soothing eye balm
After the great experience with DE's C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream, I got the ceramid rich eye balm for my evening routine. Once again, I am very happy with the results! 💜 Skin is plumper, fine lines are reduced, I wake up with firm, bouncy skin, and it hasn't caused any skin irritation, on the contrary - it is very soothing and hydrating.
Drunk Elephant A-Shaba Complex™ Eye Serum 59 ingredients
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