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Sunday Riley
5 Stars Eye Serum
An eye cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 65.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dark circles & puffiness
How to use
DIRECTIONS: Apply daily in the evenings around the eye area to smooth the appearance of lines and prevent the look of premature skin aging. Dispense a pearl-sized amount onto the cooling ceramic tip applicator and massage outwards around outer crow’s feet, under eye, and between brow bone and eyebrow. Can be used before or after moisturizer.
Caution
If pregnant or nursing, please consult your doctor before use.
What's inside
Ingredients List
13 trigger at least one check · 26 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
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.
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Papaver Rhoeas Extract, Retinol
Acne Fighting3
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Oil Control4
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Asiaticoside, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Asiaticoside, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Concerns
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.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Caprylyl Methicone →Polyglycerin-6
Humectant
Hexaglycerol
Learn more about Polyglycerin-6 →Dimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
Learn more about Dimethyl Isosorbide →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising, Cleansing
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone →Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
Learn more about Hydrogenated Polyisobutene →Octyldodecanol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
Octyldodecanol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Octyldodecanol →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 →