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Retinol Eye CreamSunday Riley
5 Stars Eye SerumAn eye cream built around Hyaluronic acid and Retinoid, for barrier repair and hydration.
An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 15.00 · 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
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glycogen, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Tocopherol
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 Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Olivate
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
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
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 →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 →Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol is a retinoid.
Learn more about Retinol →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →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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