Sunday Riley
5 Stars Eye SerumAn eye cream built around Hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.
An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 68.00 · checked 8 Oct 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.
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Glycerin, Inositol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Xylitol, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Acmella Oleracea Extract, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Ptychopetalum Olacoides Bark/Root Extract, Tocopherol, Xylitol
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 Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
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
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Pfaffia Paniculata Root Extract
Soothing
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Octyldodecanol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
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
Learn more about Water →Octyldodecanol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
Octyldodecanol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Octyldodecanol →Dimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
Learn more about Dimethyl Isosorbide →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →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 →
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