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Sunday Riley
United States
The Story
Sunday Riley is a prestige skincare brand known for potent, scientifically-formulated products featuring active ingredients like retinoids and vitamin C. Their products are cruelty-free and typically feature clean, efficacious formulations aimed at addressing specific skin concerns.
Oras Index
· 76/100Good to Know
Sunday Riley scores well on active concentration disclosure (retinol %, vitamin C %) and avoids major hazardous ingredients, but lacks third-party ingredient certification (no MADE SAFE, EWG Verified, or COSMOS)—relying instead on self-declared 'clean' positioning. Fragrance is listed as 'fragrance/parfum' with no IFRA allergen transparency. Supply-chain ethics for botanicals are undisclosed; no documented fair-trade partnerships or RMI mica traceability. Packaging uses significant virgin plastic with minimal refill infrastructure and no mail-in take-back program. B Corp certification is held but the brand is owned by Estée Lauder (acquired 2015), introducing conglomerate-drift risk; however, core hero products (Good Genes, A+ Retinol) remain stable and have maintained 8+ years on shelf. Founder-led positioning and named formulator (Sunday Riley) provide some accountability, but lack of independent dermatologist endorsement (only influencer/brand ambassadors) and no published clinical trial methodology limit formulation credibility.
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