SUNDAY RILEY C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C and Turmeric Face Oil
by SUNDAY RILEY · skin_care
Editor's Take
Serious antioxidant chemistry dressed up as a trendy glow oil, utilizing a highly stable Vitamin C ester and a specialized neurosensory active to keep the high active load comfortable.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.5 / 10
- Modern Tech: 7.8 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 9.4 / 10
- Sustainability: 9.1 / 10
The Verdict
The blend earns its exceptional clean and strong efficacy scores by leading with Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, a highly stable lipid-soluble Vitamin C. Rather than relying entirely on basic emollients, the base is loaded with nutrient-dense Raspberry and Cucumber seed oils alongside Turmeric for robust antioxidant support. It even includes a specialized neurosensory soothing agent to mitigate potential stinging, though sensitive users should note the citrus oils and fragrance allergens at the bottom of the list. A credible pick for anyone wanting serious brightening power in a functional oil format.
Full INCI list
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Octyldodecanol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Hexyldecanol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Stearic Acid, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Farnesol, Citronellol, Citral.