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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "SUNDAY RILEY - Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. SUNDAY RILEY - Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream ticks this box. Fructooligosaccharides, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide eop, ceramide np, linoleic acid, phytosphingosine and cholesterol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

  • Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.25% - 0.50%, ceramide ap 0.50% - 0.75%, ceramide eop 0.60% - 0.90% and ceramide np 0.70% - 1.05%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
  • We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this moisturizer (0.55% - 0.80%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "SUNDAY RILEY" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 22.00$ up to 65.00$ in the United States, from 20.00£ up to 65.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 29.00CA$ in Canada and for 515.00HK$ in Hong Kong.

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