Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream versus StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer .
Published on September 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 10 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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer 47 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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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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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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Not Reef 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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Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer 47 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer 47 ingredients
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
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 7% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5% • Octocrylene 10% • Water • Propanediol • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Ergothioneine • Mannitol • Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate • Myristyl Nicotinate • Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract • Oryza Sativa Germ Extract • Morinda Citrifolia Extract • Oryza Sativa Extract • Glycerin • Glycine Soja Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Lecithin • Ubiquinone • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Decyl Glucoside • Hexylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Polysilicone-11 • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Aminomethyl Propanol • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Limonene • Linalool • Benzyl Benzoate • Geraniol • Citral • CI 19140 • CI 16035
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 AcidSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.
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 GlycerinSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
We don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Copolymer.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 LimoneneSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 41.
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.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 LecithinSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 LinaloolSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 42.
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Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer 47 ingredients
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Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer 47 ingredients
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StriVectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Face Moisturizer 47 ingredients
AishaLanderos
Would'nt recommend it for dry/sensitive skin, every time I used this product it would irritate my skin and made me break out.
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