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


4.0
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7 years ago

I bought this as part of the "Power Couple Duo" value set at Sephora, which included a small bottle of Good Genes and the Luna oil. I liked the combination, which made my dry skin very soft and...

About reviewer (283 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown



5.0
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7 years ago

Yes. This stuff is insanely priced. $105 for 1 oz and $158 for a 1.7 oz. HOWEVER it is worth every single penny!!! This product changed my life and improved my self esteem. I have melasma which is...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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7 years ago

I think it's a great product but I removed a lippie because it is soo expensive and the smell can be a bit off putting. I have to give a warning to new users who may be reading my review before...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

Using this with the Luna Sleeping Night oil, it's been a few days but so far it has made my skin so soft and clear. Any breakout I had or could feel coming would be gone by the morning. My pores...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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7 years ago

I fell for this product right away. It improved my skin tone and texture. It gave me a dewy glow. I had fewer breakouts while using it. But I went through this product so quickly, and I can't...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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7 years ago

I couldn't work why I couldn't get any product out of this do opened the bottle to find a TUBE inside that the pump was connected to. Not going to buy again. What a rip off.

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairSilver, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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7 years ago

I was hesitant to try Sunday Riley due to the price but took the plunge due to the raves I heard. I have NC42 skin prone to hyperpigmentation, some aging issues with loss of brightness/dullness,...

About reviewer (170 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Dark, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

I do not understand how this product works or if it, alone, is responsible for the change in my skin over the past month, but so far so good. Yes, it smells, but that sour-like odor fades...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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7 years ago

I love this product! But IT IS SO EXPENSIVE! I am on my second bottle. My first bottle was from the sample set that came with the Luna sleeping oil. It worked so nicely on my oily acne scarred skin...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


2.0
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7 years ago

I'm so glad I only had a sample pack of this. I've heard incredible things of what it does to your skin. I just couldn't get past the smell. It was that bad! I will stick to my lactic acid from...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


2.0
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8 years ago

I had such high hopes for this (as I always do of exfoliants, none of which, I might add, have ever come up to my expectations). (Maybe I should just take the Visa by the horns and go and get my...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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8 years ago

Pros: Its a gentle exfoliant that does it job well. "Gentle" being the key word. Don't expect a miracle overnight. After a week of using it, I could see my skin getting clearer. I suppose it is a...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack


5.0
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8 years ago

Good Genes is the only thing that has dramatically reduced my hyper pigmentation and skin texture. I'm about 2/3 of the way through my first bottle and I'm so impressed with how my face looks. I...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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8 years ago

I've never considered my skin product-sensitive. So I was very surprised with a couple days after using this, I had an extreme reaction and got contact irritant dermatitis all over my face. I was...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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8 years ago

I rarely re-purchase pricy skin care products. My skin is so sensitive, oily, and acne prone. I just purchased a second bottle of this liquid magic. My skin looks so much better and hasn't been...

About reviewer (47 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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8 years ago

I always have problems with acne and acne scars..it comes and go, but these last few months have been hell! My skin have never broke out this bad before! I have uncountable scars and when one...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlack


5.0
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8 years ago

This is an HG item in my skin care routine. Is it pricey? Yes. Does it deliver? YES! My experience with GG did NOT start out as a pleasant one. I tried a sample when it first came out at...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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8 years ago

Just for some background, I have normal/dry skin that is very acne prone. Good genes has been marketed in the past as being 40% lactic acid, it's actually only 5% but SR claims because of the PH...

About reviewer (104 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue


1.0
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8 years ago

I've done my research as always before buying this one. I truly believe that skincare & makeup are personal so our skin may react differently. Having said that, this did nothing on my face. Used it...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I purchased the power couple so I am completely in love and cannot understand bad reviews. update: just too expensive for what you get .....try other lactic acids or acids period

About reviewer (89 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown