Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment — Reddit Reviews
by Sunday Riley
Updated August 25, 2026
Lactic acid exfoliant that smooths texture and brightens; pricey and can irritate.
What the community says
A lactic acid serum that gently exfoliates while improving texture and brightness for those with dull or textured skin. It suits people looking for a glow-up but cautions sensitive skin users due to potential irritation. The price is a common deterrent despite the effects.
What this means for you
What people love
- Gentle lactic acid exfoliant that improves texture and brightness
- Gives a dewy finish that users notice next day
- Widely loved by users for smoothing and youthful look
Watch out for
- Expensive, making long-term use a financial stretch
- Can cause irritation if layered with other actives or overused
- Some report breakouts or purging with daily use
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Real Reddit threads — 64 mentions across 30 threads
Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 6 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 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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“the nurse complimented me on my skin”
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“The best thing I did for my skin was double cleansing, Sunday Riley good genes”
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“Sunday Riley good genes (it’s worth it and the bottle lasts forever, even the sample)”
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“I got a new sample of the Good genes from Ulta a few days ago”
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“If you ARE seeking a exfoliant in particular, Sunday Riley Good Genes is a fabulous chemical exfoliant”
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“(lactic acid so AHA)”
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“Mine is sensitive too, I’ve tried so many options...”
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“I think a lot of people (and I’ve been guilty of this too, had to try good genes) spend money they don’t have on skincare”
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“I only do it when I haven’t been out to buy moisturizer or pick up my prescriptions.”
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“spend money they don’t have on skincare and feel the need to scrounge every last bit out”
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“It has made my skin 100% better - clearer, smoother, less red, more comfortable.”
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“Good Genes transformed my skin completely.”
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“I saw results right away, I used to wake up with a few new pimples every day and they just stopped coming.”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Better for Texture / Pores
6 shared traits
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