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Why We Love Sunday Riley
Sunday Riley is exceptionally good at formulating results-driven creams and serums and ensuring they have the most luxurious textures and scents.It's a great brand for anyone who likes the idea of conscious beauty as you won’t find artificial scents, sulphates or mineral oils in any of the formulas. Here are the Sunday Riley products to have on your radar...
The Best Sunday Riley Products For 2025
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Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment, N/A
The most famous Sunday Riley exfoliator
After being discontinued in 2018, Sunday Riley’s epic Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment is back, and we know there will be hundreds of you stocking up on it immediately. Using a potent, purified form of lactic acid but that’s gentle enough for all skin types, it effectively exfoliates away those dead skin cells that are often responsible for leaving your complexion looking dull and neglected. Also containing skin-brightening licorice and hydrating, soothing prickly pear extract, clinical tests show it visibly reduces fine lines too.
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C.E.O. Vitamin C Brighten + Tighten Body Butter, £48.00
The nourishing vitamin C body lotion
C.E.O. fans rejoice – the brand is now offering top-to-toe radiance by treating us to a sumptuous body cream inspired by the bestselling moisturiser. Made with a potent yet stable form of vitamin C, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, as well as shea, murumuru and cocoa butter, this gorgeously rich formula promises to melt into you skin for luminous, deep hydration. It’s ideal for all skin types, and especially great for dry and rough skin.
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CEO Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream, £20.00
The must-try vitamin C moisturiser
As one of the brand’s superstars, it’s likely you’ve already met this hero cream. It’s powered by a 5% dose of vitamin C and has earned itself the title of C.E.O. for many reasons – it works to visibly brighten dull skin, fight signs of dehydration, damage and premature skin ageing, and provide advanced antioxidant support. Plus, we love the glowing finish.
For a lighter texture and finish, Sunday Riley CEO Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Cream, £20.00 is a must-try.
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Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment, £100.00
The iconic Sunday Riley exfoliator
This is hands down the most well-known Sunday Riley product. Good Genes has had a cult-like following since the brand launched in 2009. Infused with glycolic acid, this exfoliating treatment smooths and brightens your skin effortlessly.
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CEO 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum, £70.00
The bestselling vitamin C serum
Sunday Riley's C.E.O. range is a firm favourite among regular customers. While vitamin C is the hero ingredient, Sunday Riley has also included squalane to hydrate and soothe. This particular vitamin C serum is gentle enough to be used every day.
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Autocorrect Brightening and Depuffing Eye Contour Cream, £60.00
The multitasking eye cream
Beauty lovers know a shot of caffeine in their eye cream is as vital as their daily coffee fix. Alongside caffeine to reduce dark circles and puffiness, it’s formulated with a host of natural ingredients including Brazilian ginseng root, horse chestnut and watermelon rind extracts to smooth expression lines and crow’s feet. To make the most of it, use it AM and PM.
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A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum, £70.00
The skin-boosting retinol serum
Formulated with blue-green algae and a retinoid ester blend, Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum combats the appearance of UV damage, fine lines and wrinkles. To soothe your skin, comforting cactus extract, ginger, Hawaiian white honey and bisabolol work together to leave your complexion looking smoother and feeling calm.
It would be silly of us not to mention that if you buy Sunday Riley Sunday Riley Retinol Duo, £56.00, you’ll get a 15ml bottle of each and save yourself £25.
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B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum, £54.00
The refining niacinamide serum
If you have oily and/or acne-prone skin, B3 Nice Niacinamide Serum is worth adding to your shopping basket right now. Formulated specifically for Sunday's daughter to help curb her breakouts, this serum helps to rebalance oil production, refine pores and strengthen your skin barrier.
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