Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment
Evidence-led ingredient analysis, a transparent clean score out of 100 and cleaner, effective alternatives at three price levels.
Best for
Dull Skin
Why Selenssa recommends it
A high-potency, fast-acting treatment that brightens and smooths dull complexions in minutes using purified lactic acid alongside targeted botanical soothers.
Key actives
Purified Lactic Acid, Licorice Root Extract, Lemongrass Extract, Arnica
Clean highlights
Cruelty-free · Phthalate-free · Sulfate-free · Vegetarian
Selenssa Score 83/100 · £85.00
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Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment
Dull Skin · Budget: £85.00
4.6 (6,500 reviews)· across Space NK, Cult Beauty, LookFantastic, Sephora UK, Boots, Sunday Riley
Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified
Effective chemical exfoliant using inferred ingredients; contains potent actives alongside minor fragrance allergens and ethoxylated emulsifiers.
Hazard categories
Estimated score out of 100
Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports
Based on publicly available ingredients, following our methodology. Not medical advice — always check the physical label, especially for allergies. How we score →
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A highly effective exfoliating treatment, though sensitive skin types should patch test due to lemongrass oil and acids.
Be cautious if
May be a concern for highly sensitive users due to essential oils and active acids.
Against your clean standard
Meets modern safety regulations, though sensitive users may prefer allergen-free options.
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Does Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?
A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.
Free from parabens
Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.
Free from sulfates (sls / sles)
Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.
Free from silicones
Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.
Free from fragrance / parfum
Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.
Free from essential oils
Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.
Contains drying alcohol
Found: triethanolamine, phenoxyethanol. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.
Free from formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.
Free from chemical uv filters of concern
Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.
Is Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment non-comedogenic?
No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.
Is Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment safe for sensitive skin?
Usually tolerated, but patch test if your skin reacts easily.
- No fragrance or parfum in the list
- Contains a drying alcohol
Ingredients worth knowing about: Triethanolamine, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil.
Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment full ingredients list
12 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.
Water/Aqua/Eau, Lactic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol.
The actives doing the work: Lactic Acid (Exfoliates surface dead skin cells while boosting hydration levels.); Licorice Root Extract (Targeted antioxidant action that brightens hyperpigmentation and uneven tone.); Aloe & Arnica Extracts (Calm potential redness and soothe skin during acid exfoliation.).
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