Compare Products: Vitamin Illuminating Cream vs B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

EQQUALBERRY

Vitamin Illuminating Cream

Mid-range
$25.99 / 50ml — $0.52/ml
Sunday Riley

B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

Premium10%
$65 / 30ml — $2.17/ml

Who It's Designed For

EQQUALBERRY
  • Those targeting dark spots and hyperpigmentation with a cream format
  • Users who want tranexamic acid alongside niacinamide for enhanced brightening
  • Sensitive skin types seeking fragrance-free dark spot care
  • People who prefer a richer texture than serums for brightening
  • Those using the Vitamin Illuminating Serum who want a matching cream
Sunday Riley
  • Those seeking an antioxidant-rich niacinamide treatment
  • Users who want botanical anti-inflammatory ingredients alongside niacinamide
  • People addressing post-acne dark spots and uneven tone
  • Those who prefer prestige skincare with complex formulations
  • Users comfortable with light synthetic fragrance

Key Ingredients

EQQUALBERRY

67.3% Acerola Vitamin Water, 5% Niacinamide (50,000ppm), 3% Tranexamic Acid (30,000ppm), Liposomal Vitamin C, Ceramides

Sunday Riley

Niacinamide (10%), Brightenyl (Diglucosyl Gallic Acid), Trans-Resveratrol, EGCG (Green Tea), Centella Asiatica

Product Composition

9% similarity (5 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
glycerinniacinamidepentylene glycoldiglycerinammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
Only in EQQUALBERRY (23)
malpighia glabra (acerola) fruit waterdipropylene glycoltranexamic acidlimnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil12-hexanediolaqua/water/eaucoptis japonica root extracteriobotrya japonica leaf extractmentha viridis (spearmint) extractlithospermum officinale root extractchitosanrubus fruticosus (blackberry) fruit extractrubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extractsambucus nigra fruit extractvaccinium angustifolium (blueberry) fruit extractvaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit extracthyaluronic acidhydrolyzed hyaluronic acidsodium hyaluronatevinyl dimethiconepropanediolsilica
Only in Sunday Riley (30)
water/eau/aquaphenyl trimethiconeoctyldodecanolresveratroldiglucosyl gallic acidasiaticosidemadecassosideepigallocatechin gallatyl glucosideboswellia serrata resin extractcurcuma longa (turmeric) root extractocimum basilicum (basil) flower/leaf extractocimum sanctum leaf extractaloe barbadensis flower extractsolanum melongena (eggplant) fruit extractcoccinia indica fruit extractbetainecorallina officinalis extractmelia azadirachta flower extractmelia azadirachta leaf extractpeg-8tetrahydrodiferuloylmethanepunica granatum fruit extractargania spinosa kernel oilcalendula officinalis flower extractethoxydiglycolxanthan gumtamarindus indica seed gumphenoxyethanolchlorphenesinparfum/fragrance

User Feedback Patterns

EQQUALBERRY
Gentle on skin

Users report no irritation despite the active-heavy formula. Tranexamic acid is generally well tolerated even by sensitive skin types.

Mixed efficacy for dark spots

Some users see visible improvement in dark spots within weeks. Others report the cream did not deliver as advertised for their specific pigmentation concerns.

Sunday Riley
Texture and absorption

Users frequently praise the lightweight, watery texture that absorbs quickly without stickiness. Layers well under other products and makeup.

Brightening over time

Consistent reports of improved radiance and brighter complexion with regular use, though dark spot fading varies by individual.

Oil control

Oily skin users report reduced shine and less sebum production throughout the day.

Packaging concerns

Some users note the dropper packaging can cause product to dry and crust around the lid. Others have reported the product arriving discolored.

Price sensitivity

Mixed opinions on value. Some feel the botanical complex justifies the premium; others find it overpriced compared to budget niacinamide options.

Which Should You Buy?

EQQUALBERRY Vitamin Illuminating Cream offers great value at a lower price point. Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum may be worth the premium if you want Niacinamide (10%).

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