Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-oxidation
- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"SUNDAY RILEY - CEO Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
What our users say
Based on 3 reviews 67% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of three reviewers didn't notice clogged pores after using this sunscreen, but the third reviewer found that it clogged pores.
- When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, two out of three reviewers say that it works well under makeup, but the third user had an issue with pilling.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "SUNDAY RILEY" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 84.19A$ in Australia, from 40.00$ up to 80.00$ in the United States, from 34.00£ up to 74.07£ in the United Kingdom and for 330.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence is lacking
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
What it is An instantly absorbing face oil infused with natural ingredients to brighten and hydrate your skin.
Source: Sephora Hong Kong
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Formulated with plant-based collagen it helps to visibly plump the skin and reduce signs of ageing. SHOP NOW
Source: SpaceNK
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient rubus idaeus seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Golden turmeric extract is rich in antioxidants and calming compounds to improve your skin tone and refresh your complexion.
Source: Sephora Hong Kong
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-oxidation | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
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Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Ingredient list view
Rubus idaeus seed oil, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Oenothera biennis seed, Octyldodecanol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopherol, Curcuma longa root extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Hexyldecanol, Pentylene glycol, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Eclipta prostrata extract, Bisabolol, Linalool, Limonene, 4-t-butylcyclohexanol, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide, Geraniol, Farnesol, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Zingiber officinale extract, Brassica campestris sterols, Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, Stearic acid, Citronellol, Citral, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol
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