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Sunday Riley Mini C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
4.3
Sunday Riley

Mini C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

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Overall score4.3

Sunday Riley Mini C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum scores 4.3/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

Lightweight oil that mimics skin's natural sebum

Holds the formula together

Formula balancers

Score breakdown

Overall
4.3
Hydration Efficacy4.0
Irritation Risk9.5
Active Ingredient Strength2.2
Ingredient Transparency7.5
Formulation Safety9.0

Scores last verified: July 2026

What makes Sunday Riley Mini C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum stand out

Sunday Riley Mini C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum is a modest serum with an overall score of 4.3/9.8. Positioned in the premium bracket, it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Squalane, Tocopherol, Jojoba Esters — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

  • ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
  • ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
  • ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

  • ⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
  • ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

  • ✶
    Squalane

    Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list

  • ✶
    Tocopherol

    Works on your skin — #11 in the INCI list

  • ✶
    Jojoba Esters

    Softens and smooths — #16 in the INCI list

  • ✶
    Glycolic Acid

    Works on your skin — #17 in the INCI list

  • ✶
    Cetyl Alcohol

    Softens and smooths — #19 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

17 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)