Good Genes
This is the product that Sunday Riley is most known for, their all-in-one lactic acid treatment: Good Genes. There was and there still is so much hype around this product. Full disclosure, I fell into their ‘hype’ trap, now I have a $158 bottle of Good Genes that I’m only using because I don’t want it to go to waste.
Friend: What do you think of Good Genes?
Me: Thank you, next!
Friend: Why?
Me: There are so many other affordable lactic acid treatments on the market. I didn’t notice significant improvement in my skin. Also, Sunday Riley was caught posting false reviews on Sephora.
Friend: *Shocked face emoji*
Fake Sephora Reviews
Unfortunately, After I purchased this product I read many online articles and watched Youtube videos about the fact that Sunday Riley has been caught posting fake reviews on Sephora:
- A supposed former Sunday Riley employee leaked an email online to show that employees had been encouraged by the company to register as Sephora users, and write positive reviews for two of its new acne products. They were even instructed on how to change VPNs so the reviews wouldn’t get linked back to their actual IP addresses.
Their goal was to keep the reviews on Sephora’s website positive and generate confidence in their products. Their employees were encouraged to do this on an ‘ongoing basis.’ Btw, Sunday Riley admitted that they indeed encourage their employees to engage in this behavior.
This product has 2k reviews on Sephora and 150k loves. Without hesitation I purchased the more expensive, bigger bottle because I was convinced this product was going to work great on me. Ugh, I should have bought the standard size. I Just haven’t really enjoyed Good Genes since I’ve become aware of this scandal. I will never purchase another Sunday Riley product ever again. However, I’ve learned an expensive lesson from this experience: I’m not taking customer reviews/ratings too seriously anymore.
TIP * Seek out samples of Good Genes before committing to the whole size product. Try to buy travel sizes if at all possible.
No significant Improvement
I use the Good Genes lactic acid treatment several times a week. I’ve had no negative reaction to it at all (thank goodness). My skin does look good in the morning. Oddly, it has an intense lemon scent. It feels nice when I use it, I don’t mind the texture of the product. It sinks in nicely. But, after all this time using it, I haven’t noticed a major improvement of my skin.
On a positive note – It can be used as a primer because it does temporarily smooth and plump your skin.
Too Expensive
I put this treatment on in the evenings, and yes, in the mornings my face does temporarily look plumper and brighter. However, I honestly don’t feel like I’ve benefited in the long run from using this product. It’s just not worth the money. There are so many other lactic acid treatments that are far much more affordable on the market.
Don’t fall for the over hyped reviews online like I did. Good Genes from Sunday Riley is way too over hyped and too expensive and you might only get mediocre results from this lactic acid treatment.
Good Genes – Pros & Cons
+ Temporarily, face looks brighter and plumper
+ Sinks into skin nicely
+ No negative reaction to this product
+ Elegant, glass bottle (does not feel cheap)
+ Can be used as a primer
x Too expensive
x No long term benefits
x Didn’t notice significant improvement of skin
x Did not live up to the hype
x Sunday Riley employees write fake reviews on Sephora.com
x Cheaper lactic acid alternatives on the market
x Intense lemon scent
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