Sunday Riley
5 Stars Eye SerumAn eye cream built around Retinoid and Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and smoothing.
An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 45.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 65.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Colloidal Oatmeal, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Polyglycerin-6, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Papaver Rhoeas Extract, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis21
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide Ng, Cetyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Triolein
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyquaternium-80, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol is a retinoid.
Learn more about Retinol →Lecithin
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lecithin →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate →
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