SUNDAY RILEY Saturn Sulfur + Niacinamide Spot Treatment
Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizateWorks well
“Skin Type Targeting Breakouts & Acne Pigmentation / Dark Spots Redness The Good Stuff Cruelty Free Fragrance Free Paraben Free Suitable for Pregnancy Sulphate Free Achieve clearer-looking skin with the Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment, a fast-acting, medicated 10% sulfur treatment mask that targets multiple forms of acne, including hormonal, inflammatory and acne rosacea.High-strength sulfur helps to clear acne by drying up pore-clogging sebum while also removing dead skin cells.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishSulfur, Niacinamide + 4 moreWorks well
“Saturn Sulfur + Niacinamide Spot Treatment”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, sulfur. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: zinc pca
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Zinc pca + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Zinc pca + 6 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": zinc pca, caprylyl glycol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sulfur~7.8–9.5%
Isoamyl laurate~4.6–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateCetyl ethylhexanoate~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateNiacinamide~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideBentonite~2.3–2.8%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPolyglyceryl-2 caprate~1.7–2.1%
Olive oil glycereth-8 esters~1.4–1.7%
Zinc pca~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaAllantoin~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilLeptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Curcuma longa root extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractAmber powder~0.55–0.85%
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractCucumis melo fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractLac extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractQuartz~0.5–0.75%
Polysorbate 60~0.45–0.65%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolysorbate 20~0.25–0.45%
Alcohol denat.~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Chlorphenesin~0.15–0.25%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Sulfur, Isoamyl laurate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Bentonite, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 caprate, Olive oil glycereth-8 esters, Zinc pca, Allantoin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Amber powder, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Unknown, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Lac extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Quartz, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Alcohol denat., Chlorphenesin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Caprylyl glycol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| SUNDAY RILEYSaturn Sulfur + Niacinamide Spot TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | Kiehl'ss Breakout Control Targeted Blemish Spot Treatment | DermalogicaDeep Acne Liquid Patch | VERSOBlemish Fix by Verso | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 76% | 70% |
| Price | — | — | $34.00 | $70.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Lactic Acid | Retinyl Retinoate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SUNDAY RILEY - Saturn Sulfur + Niacinamide Spot Treatment" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.60% - 3.20%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (0.70% - 1.05%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (0.90% - 1.10%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (zinc pca 1.20% - 1.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "SUNDAY RILEY" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 23.00£ up to 27.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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