Sunday Riley C.E.O 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum review
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If you want to brighten your skin and target certain skin concerns like help lighten the appearance of dark spots, then that's where serums like Vitamin C come in.
Pros
Brightens
Leaves the skin feeling smooth
Has antioxidant anti-aging support
Absorbs well
Hydrating
Cons
Expensive
Can’t get all the product out when it’s nearly finished
 | Key Ingredients and effects |
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Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate) - stable & soluble form that helps fight the signs of aging, the appearance of dark spots and brightens
Phytosterols Complex - reduce the look of surface redness
Glycolic acid - refines skin texture
 | Feel & Texture |
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Thin
Lightweight
Not sticky
 | How to use |
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In the morning after cleansing and toning/misting (whichever is your preference) apply 1-2 pumps evenly on your face.
Pricing & Verdict
I have enjoyed using this serum, it did brighten my skin and give me that radiant glow. It’s hydrating, absorbs fast and well and it didn’t feel sticky on my skin. I appreciated all of the antioxidant properties but I didn’t see any improvement in my dark spots, which is a claim of the serum.
This might be because I've had it for a long time, who knows. It is known to help fade scars from acne, so the next time I get something like that, I'll give it a go! It has a light orange scent, not overpowering in my opinion. I like the bottle, it almost feels like glass, I think? I’m not a fan of not being able to get the last bits of the product out, you have to unscrew and pour out which could lead to some wastage. The box it comes in is a bit bulky as well.
For the price of this serum, I wanted to scrape it all out! Speaking of which, for 30ml it retails for £70/$85 - it’s expensive. Are there cheaper vitamin C serum’s out there? Yes. I’d pay this price if it was maybe 50ml or more but for 30ml it’s a bit too spenny.
Sunday Riley C.E.O 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum conclusion
As mentioned, I did enjoy using it but would I repurchase it? Due to the price point, I wouldn’t be in a rush.
Who is Sunday Riley?
Founded in 2009 by yes it’s a person - Sunday Riley. What a cool name, has such a good ring to it. They use green technology to produce ‘advanced and clinically proven ingredients blended with balancing botanicals, for non-irritating, fast-acting formulas’.
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