A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides

Brand price

USD 65.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

Key Ingredients

• Fatty alcohol1

  Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

  Cetyl Alcohol

• Ceramide1

  Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

  Ceramide NP

• Face oil1

  An oil formulated to be used on the face.

  Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

• Vitamin E1

  Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

  Tocopherol

• Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

  Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

  Panthenol

• Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

  Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

  Polysorbate 20

• Retinoid1

  Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.

  Retinol

• AHA1

  Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

  Citric Acid

• Hyaluronic acid1

  Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

  Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

• Niacinamide1

  Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

  Niacinamide

• Peptides2

  Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.

  Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Benefits

• Hydrating8

  Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

  Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol

• Barrier Repair18

  Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

  Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Lecithin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Tocopherol

• Reduces Irritation2

  Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

  Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol

• Redness Reducing1

  Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

  Niacinamide

• Anti-Aging4

  Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.

  Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Retinol, Ubiquinone

• Firming3

  Supports elasticity and bounce.

  Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Retinol

• Smoothing13

  Refines rough or uneven texture.

  Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycine Soja Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Retinol

• Brightening1

  Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

  Niacinamide

• Dark Spots2

  Fades dark spots for a more even tone.

  Niacinamide, Retinol

• Even Tone1

  Evens out patchy or uneven colour.

  Niacinamide

• Acne Fighting2

  Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.

  Niacinamide, Retinol

• Oil Control2

  Reduces shine and excess sebum.

  Niacinamide, Retinol

• Pore Refining2

  Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.

  Niacinamide, Retinol

• Exfoliating1

  Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.

  Citric Acid

• Antioxidant4

  Shields skin from free radical damage.

  Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Thioctic Acid, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone

• Anti-Pollution5

  Helps defend against airborne pollutants.

  Glycerin, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Thioctic Acid, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone

• Under-Eye Care1

  Targets the thinner skin under the eye.

  Caffeine

Concerns

• May Trigger Acne5

  Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

  Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Laureth-23, Steareth-20, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis19

  May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

  Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycine Soja Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Laureth-23, Lecithin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Octyldodecanol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Steareth-20, Trideceth-6 Phosphate

• May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5

  May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

  Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Laureth-23, Steareth-20, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Oily Skin4

  May increase shine or excess oil.

  Glycine Soja Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

• May Worsen Irritation2

  May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

  Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

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