SUNDAY RILEY Good Genes All-In-One AHA Lactic Acid Treatment Duo
Works for
Evens skin toneStearyl glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 1 moreMay help
“, Licorice and Lemongrass Brighten the appearance of dark spots and skin discoloration.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
MoisturizingSaccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Squalane + 11 moreWorks
“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Pores Highlighted Ingredients , Purified Lactic Acid Hydrates and exfoliates the surface layers of skin, visibly smoothing its texture, improving the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and visibly clarifying blemishes.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.3–0.75%Under-dosed
“Good Genes All-In-One AHA Lactic Acid Treatment Duo”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-agingLactic acid ~0.3–0.75%Under-dosed
“This Set Contains , 2 x 1 oz/ 30 m L Good Genes All-In-One AHA Lactic Acid Treatment Clinical Results Results obtained via profilometry analysis showed , 100% of women said their skin looked and felt significantly smoother and more radiant with visibly reduced lines and wrinkles after application , 100% of women said this was the most effective skin-plumping product they had ever used and would definitely recommend it to a friend”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Opuntia tuna fruit extract~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cypripedium pubescens extract~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Opuntia vulgaris leaf extract~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Agave tequilana leaf extract~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arnica montana flower extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractSaccharomyces cerevisiae extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSqualane~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneLactic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPpg-12/smdi copolymer~0.2–0.75%
Propanediol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolStearic acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidDimethicone~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPhenyl trimethicone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeDisiloxane~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceteareth-20~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Glyceryl stearate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateStearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.1%
Sodium phytate~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Unknown, Water, Opuntia tuna fruit extract, Cypripedium pubescens extract, Opuntia vulgaris leaf extract, Agave tequilana leaf extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Lactic acid, Ppg-12/smdi copolymer, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Stearic acid, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Phenyl trimethicone, Disiloxane, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Potassium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium phytate
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| SUNDAY RILEYGood Genes All-In-One AHA Lactic Acid Treatment DuoYOUR PRODUCT | ObagiEXFODERM FORTE | hellobubbleMoon Walk GENTLE EXFOLIATING SERUM | Bubble SkincareMoon Walk Gentle Exfoliating Serum | |
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| Match | — | 51% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | — | $102.37 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Azelaic Acid | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"SUNDAY RILEY - Good Genes All-In-One AHA Lactic Acid Treatment Duo" could be helpful for: Evens skin tone and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (yeast extract 1.20% - 1.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "SUNDAY RILEY" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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