Sunday Riley's products on this page cover serums. Sunday Riley products fit oily skin and dry 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 mostly mention radiance and glow and hydrating serums for the brand, while every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Is Sunday Riley worth it?
Sunday Riley is worth it for shoppers seeking radiance and hydration, though the brand comes with a high price point and the Sunday Riley products on this page list no fragrance. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Does Sunday Riley cause breakouts?
Sunday Riley is unlikely to cause breakouts for most shoppers, though some reviewers note this risk. Lovi rates the Sunday Riley acne-clearing serums High for oily, acne-prone skin.
Is Sunday Riley fragrance-free?
Yes, the Sunday Riley products on this page are fragrance-free as every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers note an unpleasant scent, but this comes from the natural ingredients rather than added perfumes.
What are the key ingredients in Sunday Riley products?
Sunday Riley products feature key ingredients such as lactic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin C to target dark spots, uneven texture, and aging. Niacinamide helps reduce dark spots and pigmentation, while vitamin C brightens the skin.
To build a Sunday Riley routine for dry skin in the morning, use a hydrating cleanser, a hydrating toner, a moisturizer, and an SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, a cleanser, Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment, and a moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine.
Where can I buy Sunday Riley, and how much does it cost?
Sunday Riley products are available at stores in the United Kingdom shown on this page. Prices range from £44.95 to £80.05, with most falling within that range.
What are good alternatives to Sunday Riley?
Good alternatives to Sunday Riley include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.
Sunday Riley vs CeraVe: which is better?
Sunday Riley routines rate Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, which makes them better than CeraVe-focused routines on Lovi. Shoppers often mention a glowing, radiant look from Sunday Riley products, though some note a high price point and an unpleasant scent.
Is Sunday Riley cruelty-free?
Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Sunday Riley as cruelty-free.
Yes, Sunday Riley is good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the Sunday Riley-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. The Sunday Riley products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is Sunday Riley good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Sunday Riley is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Products such as U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil and Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment help clear breakouts and refine the skin.
Is Sunday Riley good for mature skin?
Yes, Sunday Riley is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the Sunday Riley-focused routine Superior for it. The individual serums on the page, such as Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment and Pink Drink Firming Resurfacing Essence, generally fit mature skin at a High level.
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