Sunday Riley's products on this page cover serums. Sunday Riley products fit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil highest; for skin with dark spots, the C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum; and for mature skin, the Pink Drink Firming Resurfacing Essence.
This page covers some of the most popular Sunday Riley products; for the whole Sunday Riley range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Reviewers most often praise Sunday Riley for rapid exfoliation and retexturization, significant reduction of redness, and delivering a noticeable healthy glow. The most common complaints are high price point and a potent herbal or natural scent.
Highlights
+Radiance and glowMostly Mentioned
“woke up glowing — Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment”
“baby soft skin — Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment”
“Instantly calms the skin — Luna Sleeping Night Oil”
+Hydrating serumsMostly Mentioned
“milky and moisturizing — B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum”
“very expensive — Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment”
“way too expensive — C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum”
“Ridiculously expensive — Luna Sleeping Night Oil”
–Unpleasant scentMostly Mentioned
“smells like oregano — U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil”
“Smells like Vicks VapoRub — Luna Sleeping Night Oil”
“smells like cooking oil — Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil”
–Packaging issuesSometimes Noted
“splatters of larger particles — Pink Drink Firming Resurfacing Essence”
“pump stopped working — C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum”
“dropper is messy — B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum”
–Causes breakoutsSometimes Noted
“Gave me horrible acne — Luna Sleeping Night Oil”
“caused tiny bumps — U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil”
“gave me tiny white bumps — C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum”
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Questions and answers
Is Sunday Riley good for oily skin?
Sunday Riley is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Sunday Riley-focused routine Superior for oily skin. Reviewers frequently mention that the brand offers hydrating serums, and every Sunday Riley product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Is Sunday Riley worth it?
Sunday Riley offers high-priced serums that reviewers frequently praise for boosting glow and hydration, while some note issues with scent and price. Lovi rates the Sunday Riley routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.
Does Sunday Riley cause breakouts?
Sunday Riley is unlikely to cause breakouts for most shoppers, though some reviewers have occasionally noted this issue. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for acne-prone skin as Superior.
Is Sunday Riley fragrance-free?
Yes, every Sunday Riley product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Sunday Riley products?
Sunday Riley features key ingredients such as niacinamide, lactic acid, and vitamin C across its serums to help brighten dark spots and smooth the skin. Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry and oily skin types.
To build a Sunday Riley skincare routine for dry skin, apply the Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil as a serum in your evening routine, as Lovi rates the Sunday Riley routine for dry skin as Superior.
Where can I buy Sunday Riley, and how much does it cost?
Sunday Riley products are available at stores in Canada, with prices ranging from CA$48.50 to CA$115.00, and most items costing between CA$74.00 and CA$115.00.
What are good alternatives to Sunday Riley?
Good alternatives to Sunday Riley with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica.
Sunday Riley vs CeraVe: which is better?
Sunday Riley and CeraVe both perform very well, as Lovi rates the Sunday Riley-focused routines and the CeraVe-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Sunday Riley offers specialized treatment serums and facial oils, while CeraVe is often chosen for its focus on basic barrier repair.
Is Sunday Riley cruelty-free?
Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Sunday Riley as cruelty-free.
Sunday Riley is good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the Sunday Riley-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the serums are friendly for sensitive skin, and every Sunday Riley product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Is Sunday Riley good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Sunday Riley is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates Sunday Riley-focused routines Superior for this skin type. Several products help clear acne, and the Sunday Riley products on this page list no fragrance.
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Behind these ratings
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