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Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum vs Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum scores 8.7/9.8 and Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum
Drunk Elephant

Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum

serumpremium
8.7
VS
Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
Sunday Riley

B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

serumpremium
8.5

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

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3
1
Drunk Elephant wins 1
Tied 3
Sunday Riley wins 1
8.7Drunk Elephant
vs
8.5Sunday Riley

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.7
5.1
Drunk Elephant
Sunday Riley

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
Sunday Riley

Active Ingredient Strength

Sunday Riley WINS
4.2
7.6
Drunk Elephant
Sunday Riley

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Drunk Elephant
Sunday Riley

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Drunk Elephant
Sunday Riley

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum scores 7.6 here versus 4.2 for Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum brings Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Allantoin, and Panax Ginseng Root Extract as actives, while sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum relies on Niacinamide, Resveratrol, and Asiaticoside. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum gets the nod here with its 8.7 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.7Drunk Elephant
vs
8.5Sunday Riley

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum or Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum and Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum and Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.