Comparison between Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum vs. Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum

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Ingredients in both products 2
Components only in Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 21
Uniqueness: 91.3%
Components only in Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum 24
Uniqueness: 92.3%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Propylene Glycol
2
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
2
Dimethicone
3
Squalane
3
Glycerin
4
PEG-8 Beeswax
4
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
5
Hydrogenated Polydecene
5
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
6
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
6
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
7
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
7
Cyclohexasiloxane
8
Phenoxyethanol
8
Water
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum:
Hair protection
Effects unique for Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum:
Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Rejuvenation, Antifungal, Hair growth stimulating
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
9 out of 23
39%
chemical
8 out of 23
35%
natural
5 out of 26
19%
chemical
19 out of 26
73%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Tocopherol#13Glycerin#20
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glycolic Acid#14
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#1Glycerin#3Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#4
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#25

Detailed view

Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum vs. Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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