Key ingredients
4.4/5
Sunday Riley built Good Genes around purified, high-potency lactic acid, a gentler acid that also helps skin hold water.
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Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment
$85.00
Sunday Riley built Good Genes around purified, high-potency lactic acid, a gentler acid that also helps skin hold water. Licorice works on dark spots, and Sunday Riley reports smoother-looking lines in three minutes. It sits on skin as a leave-on treatment, which makes it easy to fit into a routine.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.3/5
This at-home chemical peel is a fragrance-free.
Formula standards
4.6/5
The at-home chemical peel is fragrance-free and vegan.
The verdict
Sunday Riley built Good Genes around purified, high-potency lactic acid, a gentler acid that also helps skin hold water.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Exuviance, Dermalogica, Dr Dennis Gross, m-61, Kate Somerville, and Caudalie). Compare best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Dull skin and fine lines | Professional-style peels at home | Hyperpigmentation on deeper skin tones | Gentle daily resurfacing | Quick glow before events | Rough, dull texture | Brightening twice a week |
| Key actives | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Texture | Serum | Pre-soaked pads | Leave-on mask | Pre-soaked pads | Pre-soaked pads | Rinse-off paste | Cream mask |
| Skin fit | Dull, dry, mature | Most skin types | All skin types, sensitive | First-time peel users | Normal, oily, dull | Normal, oily, rough | Normal, dull, uneven |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Fragrance-free · Vegan | Two-pad system · Mandelic | 12% acids · Dark spots | Two-step pads · Daily use | One minute · 7% glycolic | Fine scrub · Two minutes | 10 minutes · Glycolic |
| $ / size | $85.00 | $86.00 | $87.00 | $94.00 | $61.20 | $85.00 | $42.00 |
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FAQ
Who is Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment best for?
Sunday Riley built Good Genes around purified, high-potency lactic acid, a gentler acid that also helps skin hold water. Licorice works on dark spots, and Sunday Riley reports smoother-looking lines in three minutes. It sits on skin as a leave-on treatment, which makes it easy to fit into a routine.
How did Edyt Beauty score this at-home chemical peel?
Edyt Beauty rates Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment 4.6 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Exuviance, Dermalogica, Dr Dennis Gross, m-61, Kate Somerville, and Caudalie. For more from the same brand, see More from Sunday Riley below.
Where can I buy it?
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