The Sunday Riley Products Dermatologists Are Loving
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If you're into clean skincare (let's be honest, who isn't nowadays?), then you've probably heard of Sunday Riley, named eponymously after its founder and CEO. The Houston, Texas-based cosmetics brand was founded in 2009 and has become a cult favorite with consumers (via Tatler Asia). This is likely due to the brand's impressive products, which feature both non-toxic and integrity-driven ingredients, per Sunday Riley's website. The packaging is also super cute (hey, that never hurts!).
However, another big reason the skincare line has been (and is) so successful is the countless stamps of approval it has garnered from dermatologists, per The Zoe Report. Dr. Ava Shamban, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of SKIN FIVE by AVA MD, told The Zoe Report, "Sunday Riley uses a range of key ingredients designed to efficiently promote hydration, support skin structure, regenerate, and keep pores clean and clear with an overall smooth, even complexion." Sign us up.
On that note, we've constructed a list of some of Sunday Riley's most popular products, which even Drew Barrymore has shouted out in the past, to offer you some more info before your next Sephora haul. Read on to dive deeper.
These dermatologist-approved products from Sunday Riley are must-haves
One of the first Sunday Riley products to come out (and also one of its continuous best-sellers) is the Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment 1.0 oz ($85, Ulta). The cult-favorite serum — which lowered its price point in 2020 to better reflect the "economy" at the time, according to Sunday Riley (via Elite Daily) – is specifically formulated with an exfoliating AHA that targets large pores, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation. The serum also aims to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. To use, apply one to two pumps on clean, dry skin and follow with your favorite moisturizer.
Second up is the C.E.O Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil 35 mL ($80, Sephora). This self-explanatory serum is centered around vitamin C, a skin-brightening ingredient that dermatology physical assistant Melissa Rosenhan considers an integral part in one's daily skincare routine. It is also formulated with turmeric, which Rosenhan claims provides a number of benefits to skin, including "powerful anti-inflammatory properties" that can target acne and rosacea, via The Zoe Report. To use, apply three to four drops onto the face and neck before moisturizing.
Last on the list is the Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil 35 mL ($105, Sephora). This lightweight oil helps to regenerate skin and also protects against UV ray damage. It's packed with wrinkle-fighting retinoid, a botanical complex of blue tansy and chamomile (which helps target skin redness), and nourishing cold-pressed chia and blackberry seed oils. Yes, please! To use, massage four to five drops of the oil after cleansing skin for the evening.