Comparison between Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum vs. Summer Fridays CC ME Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

23 Ingredients 40

1
Water
1
Water
2
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
2
Niacinamide
3
Squalane
3
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
4
PEG-8 Beeswax
4
Ascorbyl Glucoside
5
Hydrogenated Polydecene
5
Butylene Glycol
6
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
6
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
7
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
7
Glycerin
8
Phenoxyethanol
8
Xanthan Gum
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Uniqueness19 out of 23
82.6%
Uniqueness36 out of 40
90.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
9 out of 23
39%
chemical
8 out of 23
35%
natural
20 out of 40
50%
chemical
17 out of 40
43%

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: 2Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#5Glycerin#7
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#32Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil#25
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#12

Detailed view

Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum vs. Summer Fridays CC ME Serum
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.

Position 2

#2Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Lightening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

Position 3

#3Squalane

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.

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#33-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 4

#4PEG-8 Beeswax

Origin: natural
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
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#4Ascorbyl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Hydrogenated Polydecene

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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