Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream versus Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer .
Published on March 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
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 oils and silicones
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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
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
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
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer 33 ingredients
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Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer 33 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
Water • Dimethicone • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Polyglycerin-6 • Propanediol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Glycerin • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Ergothioneine • Xanthophylls • Allantoin • Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil • Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer • Mannitol • Pentylene Glycol • Isododecane • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Sodium Phytate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate
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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.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 TetraisopalmitateSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
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Learn more about Citric AcidSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer 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.
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer 33 ingredients
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Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 48 ingredients
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer 33 ingredients
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Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer 33 ingredients
reneelovesherskin
my Holy Grail moisturizer!
I am in love with C.E.O. Afterglow! To start with, it has a bright, happy yellow color that disappears when you apply it...
my Holy Grail moisturizer!
I am in love with C.E.O. Afterglow! To start with, it has a bright, happy yellow color that disappears when you apply it to your skin. It is the perfect thickness of moisturizer, not too thin, not too thick. It's just right! I wear it every morning, happy to get the great Vitamin C brightening effects it brings.
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