Clean Beauty, Proven Results

At Sunday Riley, ‘clean’ isn’t a trend—it’s a commitment to skin health, planetary care, and results you can see and feel.

At Sunday Riley, ‘clean’ isn’t a trend—it’s a commitment to skin health, planetary care, and results you can see and feel.

At Sunday Riley, ‘clean’ isn’t a trend—it’s a commitment to skin health, planetary care, and results you can see and feel.

Our Clean Skincare Pillars

Consciously Formulated with Ethical Ingredient Sourcing

We formulate with intention: Every formula is consciously crafted to deliver results and meet clean beauty standards, while prioritizing ethically sourced raw materials. Read our published "no" list, below.
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Skin Wellness and Barrier Health are #1

We believe in supporting the skin barrier and the natural microbiome, while creating transformative results. Our products are designed to protect and support your skin barrier, without harsh disruptors.
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Synthetic Fragrance-Free Skincare

We believe synthetic fragrances can be disruptive to facial skin, and a source of irritation for a significant amount of people. 
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Plastic Neutral 

Through our partnership with rePurpose, we pick up as much plastic from the environment as we produce.
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Sustainability-first Mindset

In addition to being plastic neutral, we also recycle and process our waste, where possible, with our partnership with Pact. Our packaging is made using FSC paper and soy-based ink. For more detailed information, please see our Sustainability page.
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Cruelty-Free

Our brand is Leaping Bunny and PETA certified.

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What is your "NO" list?

We formulate facial skincare without harmful or questionable ingredients like parabens, phthalates, BHT, or synthetic fragrance. Explore the Sunday Riley No List below for full ingredient transparency:

  • Aluminum Salts
  • Benzophenone Compounds
  • Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
  • Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
  • Butoxyethanol
  • Coal Tar
  • Cyclic Silicones
  • EDTA and Derivatives
  • Ethanolamines (DEA, TEA, MEA, ETA)
  • Ethoxylated Ingredients (e.g., PEGs without 1,4-dioxane control)
  • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate)
  • Formaldehyde Releasing Agents
  • Gluten
  • GMOs
  • Homosalate
  • Hydroquinone
  • Lead and Lead Acetate
  • Mercury and Mercury Compounds
  • Methoxyethanol
  • Methyl Cellosolve
  • Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone
  • Mineral Oil
  • Nanomaterials
  • Oxybenzone
  • Palm Oil (Untraceable or Non-RSPO Certified)
  • Parabens
  • Petrolatum
  • Paraffin
  • PFAS Compounds
  • Phthalates
  • Plastic Microbeads
  • Polyacrylamide and Acrylamide
  • Retinyl Palmitate
  • Styrene
  • Synthetic Fragrance (in facial skincare)
  • Talc
  • Tallow / Lard
  • Toluene and Derivatives
  • Triclosan and Triclocarban
  • 1,4 Dioxane (restricted to 10ppm or less in rinse-off and 3ppm or less in leave-on formulas)

Are your products cruelty-free?

Yes, we are certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny and by PETA. 

 

Fun fact: our founder and CEO has 10 pets: dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles. Respect and love for animals runs deep in our company DNA.

Tell me more about ethical sourcing.

We source with intention. Every ingredient we use is vetted for traceability, fair labor practices, and environmental responsibility.

Why don't you use synthetic perfume or fragrance in your facial skincare products?

We do not use synthetic fragrance in our facial skincare products, as this can be a major irritant for people with sensitive skin. We do use botanical and plant extracts which have a natural scent while providing soothing benefits to the skin, like neroli essential oil. All of our facial skincare products are "fragrance-free."

Are your products safe for use during pregnancy?

Yes, though we recommend avoiding the use of retinoids and salicylic acid during pregnancy. During pregnancy, we recommend Vitamin C for brightening, hyaluronic acid and ceramides for soothing hydration, and gentle lactic acid for clarity. When pregnant, we always recommend discussing all health and skincare choices with your doctor.

What about your sustainability practices?

Great question. We recycle and process our waste where possible, even hard-to-recycle beauty items, through our partnership with Pact. We're also Plastic Neutral, which means we pick up as much plastic from the environment as we produce, through our partnership with re(Purpose). For more information, see our Sustainability page.

Ingredient Sourcing Spotlight

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Sourced from: USA

Sourced from: USA

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is a next-generation retinoid that delivers the transformative benefits of retinoic acid - the active form of Vitamin A - without the irritation typically associated with traditional retinoids. Unlike retinol, HPR requires no conversion in the skin, allowing it to bind directly to retinoid receptors for faster, more efficient results.

 

Clinically shown to improve the look of fine lines, uneven texture, discoloration, and congestion, HPR is ideal for sensitive, breakout-prone, or retinoid-intolerant skin types.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Sourced from: Japan

Sourced from: Japan

A next-generation, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate offers advanced performance with exceptional skin compatibility. Unlike traditional ascorbic acid, it is remarkably stable, highly bioavailable, and able to penetrate deeper into the skin, where it helps brighten, visibly firm, and support collagen production.

 

Horse Chestnut Flowers

Horse Chestnut Flowers

Sourced from: France

Sourced from: France

Grown in the pristine Ardèche region of France, horse chestnut flowers are selectively and manually harvested, with only two-thirds of each bloom collected to ensure regenerative growth and responsible sourcing. Certified organic, these blossoms are rich in flavonoids and bioactive compounds known to support microcirculation and skin tone uniformity.

 

It is then extracted using NaDES technology (Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents), an innovative, environmentally friendly method that mimics the plant’s own natural environment. Unlike conventional extraction, NaDES preserves a fuller spectrum of water- and oil-soluble actives, resulting in enhanced bioavailability and efficacy.

Blueberry 
Seed Oil

Blueberry Seed Oil

Sourced from: USA

Sourced from: USA

Sourced from the seed level and cold-pressed in small batches, our Blueberry Seed Oil is derived from upcycled blueberry seeds—capturing powerful skin nutrients while supporting zero-waste practices. This lightweight oil is naturally rich in omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, Vitamin E, and beta-carotene, helping to nourish, calm, and visibly strengthen the skin barrier.

 

We preserve the integrity of this ingredient without the use of BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene), a potential endocrine disruptor commonly used to keep oils fresher, longer.

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Sourced from: USA

Sourced from: USA

 

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is a next-generation retinoid that delivers the transformative benefits of retinoic acid - the active form of Vitamin A - without the irritation typically associated with traditional retinoids. Unlike retinol, HPR requires no conversion in the skin, allowing it to bind directly to retinoid receptors for faster, more efficient results.

 

Clinically shown to improve the look of fine lines, uneven texture, discoloration, and congestion, HPR is ideal for sensitive, breakout-prone, or retinoid-intolerant skin types.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Sourced from: Japan

Sourced from: Japan

 

A next-generation, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate offers advanced performance with exceptional skin compatibility. Unlike traditional ascorbic acid, it is remarkably stable, highly bioavailable, and able to penetrate deeper into the skin, where it helps brighten, visibly firm, and support collagen production.

 

Horse Chestnut Flowers

Horse Chestnut Flowers

Sourced from: France

Sourced from: France

 

Grown in the pristine Ardèche region of France, horse chestnut flowers are selectively and manually harvested, with only two-thirds of each bloom collected to ensure regenerative growth and responsible sourcing. Certified organic, these blossoms are rich in flavonoids and bioactive compounds known to support microcirculation and skin tone uniformity.

 

It is then extracted using NaDES technology (Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents), an innovative, environmentally friendly method that mimics the plant’s own natural environment. Unlike conventional extraction, NaDES preserves a fuller spectrum of water- and oil-soluble actives, resulting in enhanced bioavailability and efficacy.

Blueberry 
Seed Oil

Blueberry Seed Oil

Sourced from: USA

Sourced from: USA

 

Sourced from the seed level and cold-pressed in small batches, our Blueberry Seed Oil is derived from upcycled blueberry seeds—capturing powerful skin nutrients while supporting zero-waste practices. This lightweight oil is naturally rich in omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, Vitamin E, and beta-carotene, helping to nourish, calm, and visibly strengthen the skin barrier.

 

We preserve the integrity of this ingredient without the use of BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene), a potential endocrine disruptor commonly used to keep oils fresher, longer.