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StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum vs Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum scores 9.2/9.8 vs Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum at 8.5/9.8. StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum
StriVectin

Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum

serumpremium
9.2
VS
Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
Sunday Riley

B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

serumpremium
8.5

Score comparison

StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

2
3
StriVectin wins 2
Tied 3
Sunday Riley wins 0
9.2StriVectin
+0.7vs
8.5Sunday Riley

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

StriVectin WINS
5.8
5.1
StriVectin
Sunday Riley

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
StriVectin
Sunday Riley

Active Ingredient Strength

StriVectin WINS
9.7
7.6
StriVectin
Sunday Riley

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
StriVectin
Sunday Riley

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
StriVectin
Sunday Riley

Why StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum comes out ahead

Where StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.7 compared to Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum's 7.6. Its formula features Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum scores 5.8 here versus 5.1 for Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum brings Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid 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

StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate does the heavy lifting
  • 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. StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum gets the nod here with its 9.2 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.7 lead

StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum is still a solid pick.

9.2StriVectin
vs
8.5Sunday Riley

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum or Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C 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 StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C 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.