57%
would repurchase
4.1/5
package quality

price range

description

Good Genes deeply exfoliates the dull surface of the skin for instant glow and radiance. As dull, dead surface cells are removed, clarity and smoothness are restored. Good Genes visibly brightens the appearance of dark spots and discolorations and instantly plumps the look of fine lines and wrinkles in 3 minutes. This multi-tasking, targeted lactic acid treatment rapidly exfoliates and boosts naturally youthful radiance, while visibly reducing the look of lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. High potency, purified grade lactic acid exfoliates dull, pore-clogging dead skin cells, to instantly clarify and reveal smoother, clearer skin. Together with skin brightening licorice, this super-concentrated treatment visually reduces the look of dark spots and discoloration caused by exposure to the sun, for naturally brighter, even-toned skin.

ingredients

BOTANICAL BLEND [WATER/EAU/AQUA, OPUNTIA TUNA FRUIT EXTRACT, ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CYPRIPEDIUM PUBESCENS EXTRACT, OPUNTIA VULGARIS LEAF EXTRACT, AGAVE TEQUILANA LEAF EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE (YEAST) 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 (LEMONGRASS) OIL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, XANTHAN GUM, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CHLORPHENESIN, SODIUM PHYTATE

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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8 years ago

Smells nice, makes the skin really smooth; however, it breaks me out. Not a repurchase for me. I do like that it's a cream not a greasy serum.

About reviewer (1080 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown



2.0
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8 years ago

I got a deluxe sample of this hyped product, it worked okay but the price is very prohibitive for what it is. I use a MUAC lactic acid facial scrub every few nights and use their lactic acid peel...

About reviewer (320 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Fine

EyesOther


1.0
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8 years ago

So disappointed in this product. It is a very waxy cream that just sits on my skin. The lemongrass scent is very strong which I find very unnecessary- SR puts a lot of essential oils and extracts...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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8 years ago

This has replace my PTR glycolic gel as my nightly "exfoliant". First the price of this serum is disgustingly expensive. However I don't need a full pump to cover my face and neck. (maybe 1/2 a...

About reviewer (654 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


2.0
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8 years ago

About me - sensitive skin prone to hormonal break outs, hyper-pigmentation, and black heads/enlarged pores around my t-zone. When I say sensitive, I mean it. The hyper-pigmentation is a big thing...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


2.0
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8 years ago

I bought this product because I love to exfoliate and have understood that lactic acid, unlike glycolic acid, is more gentle and has more sustainable results long-term. I also wanted to address...

About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBlack


4.0
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8 years ago

It took one day to see a little bit of results from this. Didn't irritate my skin and my skin looked nice after. I use this 3 days on and then I take a break and rotate in another serum and...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


3.0
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8 years ago

I have been trying this off and on for about 3 weeks. On my skin, which up to this point I did not think too sensitive, it burned. A hot prickly itchy burn......I have tried it with Luna as well,...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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8 years ago

If I was a total baller I would slather this stanky treatment on forever. Alas, I will try other lactic acid serums for those of us who aren't Greenwich in search of the glow.

About reviewer (47 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I have been using the Sunday Riley good genes for about a week and my skin feels amazing. My makeup lays better on my face and I'm using half the foundation I used before. It makes my skin very...

About reviewer (939 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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8 years ago

This is a good product - but it's certainly not life changing. There are so many other products out there that work the same if not better at a much less "WTF?!?" price-point. Out of all SR's...

About reviewer (600 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


3.0
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8 years ago

This is an amazing product. I bought the power couple 3 weeks ago and that's how long the good genes lasted using two pumps at night. I hate that I love the product because I just can't justifiy...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


2.0
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8 years ago

I received a decent sized sample tube of this stuff and was so excited to give it a try as Sunday Riley's products are all so pricey but I liked the Luna Sleeping Oil (not enough to buy a full size...

About reviewer (1747 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

HOLY MOLY! Most nights a week, I use Pixi Glow Tonic as my acid/chemical exfoliation step after cleansing with a gentle cleanser followed by a light sweep of Thayer's Witch Hazel with added Rose...

About reviewer (463 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


1.0
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8 years ago

I don't like this product for three reasons. First, the smell remains me of urine. Sorry, it's a little TMI. I have no idea why it remains me of that but every time I use it, I just can't stand the...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack


3.0
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8 years ago

I have used two bottles of this product. The first bottle was wasted on using it concurrently with Luna (for me, Luna made this product significantly less effective and yes I used them the way...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

Ok, I've spent way too much money on my medium olive dry skin and the hyperpigmentation I despise. All very high end products that cost as much as good genes and luna sleeping oil. So when I read...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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8 years ago

Hey guys so this product is definitely worth it - it does give me an incredible skin complexion overtime evens my skin tone and leaves my skin soft and smooth and supple and looking like a perfect...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBrown


2.0
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8 years ago

I have been using Good Genes for about two months. I was expecting big things after reading the product's multiple claims and so many positive reviews, but so far have been underwhelmed. The "flash...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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8 years ago

I really like this! Pros: A very mild AHA, doesn't my dry/sensitive skin. Leaves my skin feeling SO soft the next morning. Evens out skin tone/dullness. Little goes a long way. Cons: The...

About reviewer (95 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue