5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum
Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum scores 8.1/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Silicone that smooths and protects
Silicone-based emollient
Draws in moisture
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum stand out
Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinol + Niacinamide Eye Serum is an excellent eye-care with an overall score of 8.1/9.8. Positioned in the premium bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethyl Isosorbide — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5) and active strength (7.6).
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Anyone wanting visible results — solid active ingredient lineup
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
Key ingredients
- ✶Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Caprylyl Methicone
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Dimethyl Isosorbide
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list
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34 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Works on your skin9
- Softens and smooths7
- Formula balancers5
- Other ingredient3
- Draws in moisture3
- Holds the formula together3
- Keeps the product fresh3
- UV protection1