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Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum vs The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity

Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum scores 8.5/9.8 and The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity scores 8.7/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
Sunday Riley

B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

serumpremium
8.5
VS
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity
The Ordinary

Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity

serummid-range
8.7

Score comparison

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

3
2
Sunday Riley wins 0
Tied 3
The Ordinary wins 2
8.5Sunday Riley
vs
8.7The Ordinary

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

The Ordinary WINS
5.1
8.6
Sunday Riley
The Ordinary

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Sunday Riley
The Ordinary

Active Ingredient Strength

The Ordinary WINS
7.6
8.4
Sunday Riley
The Ordinary

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Sunday Riley
The Ordinary

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Sunday Riley
The Ordinary

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. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity scores 8.4 here versus 7.6 for Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 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

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

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

At premium pricing with a score of 8.5, Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum is a decent pick. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity sits at the mid-range level with a 8.7 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

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.

8.5Sunday Riley
vs
8.7The Ordinary

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum or The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity?

Based on ingredient analysis, The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum and The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum and The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity?

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