Good Genes - Miracle in a Bottle?

Good Genes from Sunday Riley.

I'm sure you've seen this little bottle all accross Instagram and wondering whether to take the plunge but priced at £85 a bottle, is it really worth it?

Miracle in a bottle? Clinically proven to immediately and significantly plump fine lines and boost radiance in just 3 minutes. Sunday Rileys' Good Genes has a huge cult following with bloggers and skincare accounts accross the world.

• 100% of women said their skin looked and felt significantly smoother, more radiant, with visibly reduced lines and wrinkles, after application.
• 100% of women said this was the most effective skin plumping product they have ever used and would definitely recommend this product to a friend.

What is it? Everyone wants the unmistakable look of having “good genes”. This amazing lactic acid based treatment is an instant complexion booster, plumping fine lines and exfoliating to reveal brighter, newer skin. Licorice reduces hyper-pigmentation while lemongrass increases circulation for immediate radiance. It's a milky white almost finely grained feeling serum, not too watery nor too thick, it absorbs into the skin beautifully, you only need half of a pump too to cover the whole face and decolletage. It has a very unique scent almost lemon, sourish hard to describe, some hate the smell but personally I like it.

Who is it for? Sunday Riley says "all skin types" however although lactic acid is one of the more gentle ones, personally I wouldn't use this if you have really sensitive skin, using any kind of prescription acne medication or have a damaged skin barrier.

What does it do? Long term use will help restore damaged skin, reduce hyper-pigmentation and scars, reduce the depth and number of lines and wrinkles, even out skin tone, and increase epidermal firmness.

How often? Sunday Riley says "daily am and pm as a serum or as a mask" I would start out going slow with this product, maybe try it and see how your skin reacts, preferably on an evening after a basic cleanse and non acid tone, then apply a good water based moisturiser over the top of Good Genes after 20 minutes. If you react well use it every third evening, I know some people use it daily but your skin really doesn't need it that often and it's so expensive.
Another favourite way to use Good Genes is a mask, apply a thicker layer and leave on for 20 minutes - perfect for a pre-night out or special event boost.

Warnings Like always if your introducing a new product especially an active one, go slow, use a small amount and always use a very basic gentle routine alongside it. Over-exfoliating is a thing and it's awful. Sore skin reacting to anything you apply it's not worth the going in too fast. It may sting a bit the first few times you use this, thats normal. However if it's unbearable wash off immediately with tepid water no wash cloth and pat dry then apply a good moisturiser.

But does it really work?  If your not much of an acid user your probably going to have a wow factor the next morning, and even if you are, your still going to notice an almost immediate difference, and over long term use the results are amazing, just go steady, less is often more and slow and steady wins the race.

How much and where from? It's priced for luxury at £85 a bottle for 30ml. That's quite a price but it's classed as high-end luxury skincare bought from the likes of Cult Beauty and Space NK.

Cheaper alternatives and dupes? I also love The Ordinary Lactic Acid Serum they do two strengths 5% and 10% so you can start at a lower dose. I have seen other bloggers say they have had better results with The Ordinary product, however I love both. Good Genes has lots of other ingredients and the PH is lower making it apparently more effective. The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% plus HA 2% is £5.80 for 30ml making it superbly priced and it contains Hyaluronic Acid 2% with 3.8 pH. The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% and HA 2% is £5.50 for 30ml also has Hyaluronic Acid, both described as a superficial peeling treatment and can be purchased online from Victoria Health.

Also another firm favourite is Bravura London 10% infused with Rose £9.59 for 30ml, Lactic acid is a mild chemical peel (Apha Hydroxy Acid or AHA) and is thought to be more accepted by the skin than other AHA's as our body produces lactic acid. This alcohol free chemical peel is infused with Rose Water and is the perfect treatment for dry or dehydrated skin suffering from hyperpigmentation, acne, dry/dull skin, ageing skin or to just freshen the complexion and revive your natural glow. PH 3.75. Purchase online at Bravura London (take a peek at Amandas' other beautiful skin concotions while your there.
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