Sunday Riley Glycolic Acid Treatment Versus Naturium Vegan Lactic Acid Emulsion 5%
Updated on June 25, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Sunday Riley Glycolic Acid Treatment 30 ingredients
Naturium Vegan Lactic Acid Emulsion 5% 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sunday Riley Glycolic Acid Treatment 30 ingredients
Naturium Vegan Lactic Acid Emulsion 5% 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
PPG-12
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Lactate
BufferingBis-Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPPG-24-Glycereth-24
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Dimethicone, Glycolic Acid, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, PPG-12, Squalane, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Lactate, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, PPG-24-Glycereth-24, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Ceteareth-20, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Lactic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Sunday Riley Glycolic Acid Treatment 30 ingredients
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