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Beauty Experts
Sunday Riley Talks Skincare
Sunday Riley founded her eponymous sustainable skincare brand upon her personal belief that in order for results to count, they have to be visible and fast. A pioneer of green technology, this skincare brand is “powered by science, balanced by botanicals” and offers powerful products to treat ageing, dryness, oiliness, acne, dehydration and the appearance of pores and spots. With cutting edge formulas and clean ingredients, each carefully crafted product offers instant results with long term payoff, for truly game-changing skin to enhance skin’s quality.
We got the chance to talk to the woman behind it all, and discussed her journey thus far, top skincare tips and more.
1. How did you get started in skincare?
"In general, I don’t create skincare for myself. If that was the case, I would just make a few jars and bottles of serums and creams here and there as I need them, and follow some other career path – maybe as a sci-fi writer, or producer. I didn’t start this process or this journey out of a desire for a personal fix. I started a skincare company and formulated the products because I believe that I have an ability to listen to what people want, and craft formulas (starting from a blank notepad, where I write out every formula we produce) that can actually affect change in the way people look and feel. Being a part of other people’s journey towards self love and self care is what inspires me, and what gets me up in the morning.”
2. What has your skin/beauty journey looked like? Did you always have good skin, or was it a process of trial and error?
“My skin has always been pretty clear, but I have dry, fair skin and have to work on hyperpigmentation, dryness, and fine lines. That’s a daily process, trust me. I use three ingredients to see change in my skin: Vitamin C, Retinol, and AHAs.”
3. What’s your favourite product from your line and why is it your holy grail?
“Hmm….that’s pretty hard to say, so I’ll list three. Good Genes (because it makes me feel 10 years younger, every day), A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum (because I think it makes my skin look luminous and I know the benefits of retinoids long-term for the skin), and CEO 15% Vitamin C Serum (because you need Vitamin C to build collagen, and because it’s makes me glow like nothing else). If I had to add in one more product, it would be CEO Glow Face Oil. If you had to look in my bag, you would see Good Genes Glycolic Serum, CEO Serum, A+ Serum, CEO Glow, and a plumping, exfoliating lip balm that I made in the lab the other day.”
4. Is there a supplement or food that you swear by?
“I am a big believer in the benefits of turmeric. I drink turmeric tea every single day, and it is one of the main ingredients in our C.E.O. Glow oil.”
5. What’s your best skin care secret?
“I always say there are three ingredients you need in your skincare routine: an acid, a vitamin C, and a retinol. These three ingredients are essential for healthy, glowing skin and clients have so many different options to incorporate them into their skincare routine. I always recommend Good Genes, CEO Serum, and either our Luna Sleeping Night Oil or A+ serum for those that want something a little stronger.
"Exfoliate daily. Use Vitamin C daily. Use Retinoids at a young age (though it’s never too late to start). And hydrate, hydrate, hydrate (inside and out).”