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RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM vs Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores 8.5/9.8 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

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM
RETINOL

RETINOL SKIN CREAM

moisturiser
8.5
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 0.0 points apart.

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2
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RETINOL wins 1
Tied 2
Sunday Riley wins 2
8.5RETINOL
vs
8.5Sunday Riley

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

RETINOL WINS
9.8
5.1
RETINOL
Sunday Riley

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
RETINOL
Sunday Riley

Active Ingredient Strength

Sunday Riley WINS
6.5
7.6
RETINOL
Sunday Riley

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
RETINOL
Sunday Riley

Formulation Safety

Sunday Riley WINS
7.5
9.0
RETINOL
Sunday Riley

Why these two are neck and neck

These two moisturisers 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.

Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum scores 9.0 here versus 7.5 for RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM brings Arginine, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract, and Royal Jelly 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

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Ingredients (Inci): Water
  • 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

Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum comes in at premium pricing with a 8.5 score, which is solid value at that tier.

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.

8.5RETINOL
vs
8.5Sunday Riley

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM or Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM 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 RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM 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.