Minimalist Vitamin K + Retinal 1% Eye Cream vs Sunday Riley 5 Stars Eye Serum

Minimalist

Sunday Riley

An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.

An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Eye cream

38 ingredients

39 ingredients

Brand price

INR 449.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand from India

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At a Glance

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Retinoid1
Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.
Retinal
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
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

Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Brassica Glycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Phytonadione Epoxide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Glyceryl Stearate Se, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Steareth-20
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Brassica Glycerides, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Steareth-20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Glyceryl Stearate Se, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Steareth-20
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol
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.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
- Under-Eye Care
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Brassica Glycerides
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Diisopropyl Sebacate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Caprylyl Methicone (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Silicones
Polyglycerin-6
Humectant
0 / —
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Viscosity Controlling
0 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Cleansing
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient
1 / 2
- May Worsen Irritation
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
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Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
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Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone is a silicone.
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Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
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PEG-12 Dimethicone/Ppg-20 Crosspolymer
PEG-12 Dimethicone/Ppg-20 Crosspolymer is a silicone.
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