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SUNDAY RILEY Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Good Genes aims to reverse the damage caused by UV rays, acne and pollution, improving the appearance of hyperpigmentation and replenishing moisture for skin that looks smoother, brighter and healthier.
cyclomethicone
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
squalane
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
dimethicone
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Exfoliates dull, pore-clogging dead skin cells to instantly clarify and reveal smoother, clearer, younger-looking skin, while fighting visible signs of hyperpigmentation.
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Enriched with Lactic Acid to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, Licorice to balance uneven skin tones, Lemongrass to improve circulation and defend against environmental toxins and a patented NV-5 Complex to combat premature aging, the treatment provides the ultimate answer to younger-looking skin.
lactic acid
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Good Genes aims to reverse the damage caused by UV rays, acne and pollution, improving the appearance of hyperpigmentation and replenishing moisture for skin that looks smoother, brighter and healthier.
lactic acid
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
yeast extract
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Exfoliates dull, pore-clogging dead skin cells to instantly clarify and reveal smoother, clearer, younger-looking skin, while fighting visible signs of hyperpigmentation.
lactic acid
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
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Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Moisturizing | |
Anti-aging | |
Exfoliation | |
Evens skin tone | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
15/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
ceteareth-20
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
User reviews (2)
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How well does it work for anti-aging?
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How well does it work against blemishes?
1 review
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How well does it work for evening out skin tone?
1 review
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Excellent
How well does it work for exfoliation?
1 review
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How well does it work for moisturization?
1 review
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Excellent
How would you describe the texture?
2 reviews
heavy
Light
How much does it pill under makeup?
1 review
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How much does this product clog
pores?
2 reviews
Definitely clogs pores
Doesn't clog pores
How would you describe the smell?
2 reviews
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
yeast extract
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
lactic acid
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
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)
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Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
ceteareth-20
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
All ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Opuntia tuna fruit extract, Agave tequilana leaf extract, Cypripedium pubescens extract, Opuntia vulgaris extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Saccharomyces, Unknown, Yeast extract, Lactic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Ppg-12/smdi copolymer, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Arnica montana extract, Peg-75 meadowfoam oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Triethanolamine, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-20, Dmdm hydantoin
Sources
- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid