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Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer vs Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 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

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer
Summer Fridays

Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer

moisturisermid-range
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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3
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Summer Fridays wins 1
Tied 3
Sunday Riley wins 1
8.5Summer Fridays
vs
8.5Sunday Riley

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Summer Fridays WINS
9.8
5.1
Summer Fridays
Sunday Riley

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Summer Fridays
Sunday Riley

Active Ingredient Strength

Sunday Riley WINS
6.6
7.6
Summer Fridays
Sunday Riley

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Summer Fridays
Sunday Riley

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Summer Fridays
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.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum scores 7.6 here versus 6.6 for Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer brings Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, and Ceramide Np 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

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 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

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.5, Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer is a decent pick. Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

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.

8.5Summer Fridays
vs
8.5Sunday Riley

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer or Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 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 Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 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.