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- Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream
5.2
/ 10
Rich
In Antioxidants
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 2.4 out of 10 and a very high Occlusivity of 8.1 out of 10.
What else is good about it? Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
55 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Squalane | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
6 | Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
5 | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation |
3 | C10-18 Triglycerides | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
2.5 | PEG-8 Beeswax | Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
2 | Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate | Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Tapioca Starch | Botanical | Formula Helper |
1.3 | Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
0.3 | Citric Acid | Botanical, Synthetic | Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
0.3 | PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
An occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
A very fast-spreading emollient that gives a product an incredibly lightweight feel. Dicaprylyl carbonate works well as a solvent for suspending insoluble solids such as mineral sunscreens or iron oxide pigments.
Score
5
Function
Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-pigmentation
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A lipid-soluble form of vitamin C that is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. According to a recent clinical study, THDA has all the capabilities of regular vitamin C, including anti-wrinkle and anti-pigment activity.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
An occlusive ingredient that helps lock in moisture. It provides a soft, smooth feel and melts at body temperature.