Compare Products: Niacinamide Brightening Toner vs B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

Good Molecules

Niacinamide Brightening Toner

Budget3%
$14 / 120ml — $0.12/ml
Sunday Riley

B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

Premium10%
$65 / 30ml — $2.17/ml

Who It's Designed For

Good Molecules
  • Those seeking gentle brightening without high-concentration actives
  • Users who want multiple brightening ingredients working together
  • Sensitive skin types who cannot tolerate 10% niacinamide
  • People targeting hyperpigmentation, dullness, and uneven tone
  • Those who prefer toner format over serum
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

Good Molecules

Niacinamide (3%), Arbutin (2%), Licorice Root Extract, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Sunday Riley

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

Product Composition

11% similarity (5 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
water (83.2%)glycerin (6.7%)niacinamide (3.0%)betaine (0.5%)ethylhexylglycerin (0.1%)
Only in Good Molecules (12)
12-hexanediol (2.2%)arbutin (2.0%)propanediol (2.0%)glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract (0.1%)3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid (0.1%)carbomer (0.06%)tromethamine (0.04%)trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate (0.02%)theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed extractsodium hyaluronatedextrin
Only in Sunday Riley (30)
phenyl trimethiconedimethyl isosorbideoctyldodecanolresveratroldiglucosyl 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 extractcorallina officinalis extractmelia azadirachta flower extractmelia azadirachta leaf extractpeg-8tetrahydrodiferuloylmethanepunica granatum fruit extractargania spinosa kernel oilcalendula officinalis flower extractpentylene glycolethoxydiglycolxanthan gumtamarindus indica seed gumphenoxyethanolchlorphenesinparfum/fragrance

User Feedback Patterns

Good Molecules
Gentle and effective for sensitive skin

Users with sensitive skin report good tolerance. The lower niacinamide concentration avoids irritation common with 10% formulas.

Improved skin brightness

Many users report brighter, more even-looking skin after consistent use. Results typically noted after 4-8 weeks.

Texture improvement

Users note smoother skin texture and smaller-looking pores with regular use.

Not hydrating enough for dry skin

Some users with dry skin find the toner is not moisturizing enough on its own and needs to be followed by additional hydration.

Slight tackiness

Some users note a slight tacky feeling after application, though this absorbs with time.

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?

Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner 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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