Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment — Reddit Reviews
by Sunday Riley
Updated October 16, 2026
Lactic acid smooths texture and boosts glow; pricey, with irritation risk.
What the community says
A lactic acid exfoliant with squalane and licorice extract that leaves skin smoother and brighter. It suits experienced exfoliant users chasing glow and texture refinement, though daily use can trigger acne or irritation, especially alongside retinoids.
What this means for you
What people love
- Lactic acid exfoliation — smoother texture and brighter skin
- Noticeable overnight glow; absorbs well
- Sensitive-skin users report unusually gentle exfoliation
Watch out for
- Expensive enough to reserve for sales or splurges
- Daily use can cause horrifying acne or breakouts
- Easy to overdo alongside tretinoin or other acids; irritation follows
Product details
Use caution
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Real Reddit threads — 82 mentions across 30 threads
Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/40plusskincare and 5 more, summarized.
“Night Routine Toner Essence Sunday Riley Luna Sunday Riley Good Genes”
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“Am I doing it all wrong??”
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“Sunday Riley Good Genes”
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“- Sunday Riley Good Genes”
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“As soon as I added exfoliation to every AM it fixed it right away!”
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“The Tret makes my skin have rough patches so I use a light exfoliant every AM, and that fixed that issue.”
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“I loveeee the Sunday Riley lactic acid but it’s pricey $$”
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“I didn’t want to combine two acids on my face.”
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“I started with once a week”
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“Good Genes from Sunday Riley”
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“trying a couple lactic acid products”
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“I’m still experimenting on what will actually work.”
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“I don’t wear makeup, I’ve been a hiker and outdoors person my whole life, sunscreen, good genes so far.”
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“I don’t want to look younger, I want to look radiant! With my wrinkles!”
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“Young people think im older than my age, older people think im younger.”
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“Sunday Rileys good genes- every night”
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“I just ran out of the Sunday Riley’s good genes so I am starting a retinal”
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“Sunday Riley’s good genes”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Better for Texture / Pores
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