Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract versus Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream .
Published on December 06, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract 41 ingredients
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Non Vegan
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract 41 ingredients
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
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Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract 41 ingredients
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Garcinia Indica Seed Butter • Squalane • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Isoamyl Laurate • Propanediol • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Nelumbo Nucifera Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Sclerotium Gum • Jojoba Esters • Parfum • Sodium PCA • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Cetyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Sodium Phytate • Xanthan Gum • Silica • Citric Acid • Lecithin • Pullulan • Ascorbic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Alcohol • Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl • Phenoxyethanol • Amyl Cinnamal • Benzyl Salicylate • Citral • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Squalane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • C10-18 Triglycerides • Peg-8 Beeswax • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Tapioca Starch • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Citric Acid • Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer • Glycerin • Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Bisabolol • Jojoba Esters • Tocopherol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Limonene • Phenoxyethanol • Lecithin • Nylon-12 • Rosa Centifolia Flower Wax • Rosa Damascena Flower Wax • Sodium Phytate • Cetyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Alcohol Denat. • Chlorphenesin • Citrus Australasica Fruit Extract • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Citrus Junos Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Lippia Citriodora Flower Extract • Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Linalool • Dehydroacetic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
One study found Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to degrade in sunlight, but is stabilized when conbined with acetyl zingerone.
Learn more about Ascorbyl TetraisopalmitateBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax isn't fungal acne safe.
Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 28.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Burt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 35.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 40.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolBurt's Bees Vitamin C + E + F Gel Cream with Lotus Extract contains this as ingredient number 41.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
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