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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum versus Peach & Lily Transparen-C Pro Spot Treatment .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on March 31, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 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, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Serum American Brand United States
Facial Treatment South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Buy C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Starts at $85.00
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Starts at $45.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Peach & Lily Transparen-C Pro Spot Treatment contains this as ingredient number 17.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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".

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Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Peach & Lily Transparen-C Pro Spot Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Peach & Lily Transparen-C Pro Spot Treatment contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

41% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
71% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 22 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
reneelovesherskin's avatar

reneelovesherskin

1 year ago · Normal Skin
Review

my favorite serum
I wear this every morning, combined with the Sunday Riley C.E.O. face oil. It has a great citrus scent. I feel that it has...

my favorite serum
I wear this every morning, combined with the Sunday Riley C.E.O. face oil. It has a great citrus scent. I feel that it has contributed to lightening my dark spots and giving me a brighter complexion.

Peach & Lily Transparen-C Pro Spot Treatment 17 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating

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