Ingredients: Opuntia Tuna Fruit (Prickly Pear) Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf (Blue Agave) Extract, Cypripedium Pubescens (Lady’s Slipper Orchid) Extract, Opuntia Vulgaris (Cactus) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract & Saccharomyses Cerevisiae (Yeast) Extract, Lactic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol And Ceteareth20, Glyceryl Stearate And Peg-100 Stearate, Arnica Montana (Flower) Extract, Peg-75 Meadowfoam Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil, Triethanolamine, Xantham Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-20, DMDM Hydantoin. Wish there were more bloggers with integrity like you. Yep, the same family as glycolic acid. The feeling of stinging upon application, percentages, ingredients — they’re all useful hints about a product, but what matters is how it performs on your face. I am also allergic to milk although I have a smaller and less dangerous reaction. pH: 3.5 (stated), 3.5 (tested) Like…..ummmmmm whyyyy. THAT LOOKS PAINFUL!” Ugh… I ended up so mortified I didn’t want to go out in public and I felt like anyone I spoke to was just staring at Bob. Cost: €8.22 + €3.54 shipping = €11.76 ($13.08) I looked up the ingredients in COSDNA and I see there are a variety of emollient, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing things, but I am not sure what other product might bring them together effectively. Cost: $6.50 + $5.00 shipping = $11.50 Good Genes only contains 5% lactic acid; numbers as large as 40% have been bandied around, but that’s total nonsense. Biologique Recherche Lotion P50V And I love acids! I’ve been using The Ordinary 5%, and I noticed it does smell the same as Good Genes – the smell of the oil you get in a jar of sun-dried tomatoes. I no longer have this weird bumpy chin texture, my blackheads are diminished (freak incident, for some reason oil cleansing basically produced black grits on a nightly basis for a while, I don’t know why but I’m not gonna complain). This was taken last summer at a poster session for some research I did. MUCH BETTER. Overall, I think both products are strong delivery systems of lactic acid. Yep, the same family as glycolic acid. This is truly the little bottle that could. I think I’m going to buy the littlest bottle of PIGM400 and see how it goes!! I feel like I purged for about a month while using it, but that could be among other influences as well, so I’m not really sure. Should you buy it: YES. Percent lactic acid: not stated What an amazing article!!! Cost per ounce: $33.94, $43.53 My skin doesn’t like glycolic acid and I’ve also been trying to find other nicely formulated lactic acids. The packaging is fantastic and travel-friendly, the watery gel is easy to apply (not drippy or requiring cotton pads), and the formula is comfortable to wear. Ah! That’s really good to know about the DHC! Hmm, I wonder if they're not buffering the acids or buffering them badly? I’ve often kind of wondered wtf I’m even doing with this blog and whatnot, so this is really reassuring! WOW vegan lactic acid products sound brilliant tbh! Sheryll Donerson from the Wanderlust Project wrote in xoNecole about her love of mandelic acid for exfoliation minus the possible melanin disruption. I just sampled Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant and her 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant. G’day! Lac-Luronic Serum has 15% lactic acid at a pH of 3.5, meaning that there’s 10.44% free acid in the formula when it hits my skin. The fact that the menthol smell is considerable and the formula dries down to something that’s still kind of tacky detracts from the good qualities of the formula and the excellent packaging. If you use Sunday Riley’s Good Genes, you’re familiar with this perfume — a core ingredient in it is lactic acid. Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 PIGM 400 Formulated with high potency, purified grade lactic acid, it exfoliates the dull surface of the skin for clarity, radiance, and younger-looking skin. But it’s good. Maybe the packaging has something to do with it. A higher pH level and a higher amount of lactic acid might give you better results over time with less irritation. Then it dries down to nothingness. Two tiny ones and Bob, the massive painful asshole who’s finally disappearing. I am now off to trawl your blog to look for more info, but any recommendations/article links would be so appreciated! CosDNA analysis. Any insights or inspiration on this? I was sort of pumped on The Ordinaries 10% Lactic Acid. We really love the Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment as a starter product. I thought that 0.1 off was a lot, but DAMN. All that said, apparently more lactic acids are now synthetic, so they may not even set off the skin of people with milk allergies. Both lactic and glycolic do … I’m not sure which to put on first…. Holy shitballs batman I have been looking for an article like this that lays out all the facts without the bullshit. If you’re a regular lactic acid user, I think you can buy cheaper lactic acids with higher acid percentages and higher pH levels that end up being less irritating to your skin but also more powerful in terms of exfoliation. Sunday Riley’s Good Genes requires a hearty bank account for similar results. Percent lactic acid: 10% amzn_assoc_linkid = "004eeabdd726555109b79bb45723cd4b"; Thank you for stopping by the blog’s season four opening party! CosDNA analysis. Percent lactic acid: not stated That seems counterintuitive to me ????? Smell: not much smell at all, just a whiff of chemicals if you stick your nose right over it. So thorough and informative I will definitely be revisiting this in the future – it’s basically everything I’ve ever wanted or needed to know about Lactic Acid. Smell: urgh, pretty potent, and the smell comes from ethyl 2,2-dimethylhydrocinnamal, which is a fragrance, as in it doesn’t have to be in there. I wanted to compare them because lots of people are saying they’re dupes but when you look into it, The Ordinary is a basic version of Sunday Riley. Anyway, I’m not much of a commenter usually but this is too great a post not to applaud. That brought out a nice purge, but the Differin flattened everything after a few weeks and I feel like I might FINALLY have my skin on a leash. don’t need to be in acids, and they increase the likelihood that someone could have a reaction to the formula. pH: 2.4 (tested) (fellow NYCer). I wouldn’t call The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% a dupe for Sunday Riley Good Genes. Good Genes Glycolic penetrates the surface of the skin with tiny glycolic acid molecules, sinking deeper into the skin than other forms of AHA, to break apart pore-clogging debris and repair the look of sun-damaged, congested, wrinkled, or dull skin. Dry down feel: it feels like a lotion, but one that never fully sinks in, making my skin sticky. And the greatness of the ingredients is apparent almost immediately. Related: My Full Review Of The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2%, Sunday Riley Good Genes: £105.00/$85.00 at Sephora, The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2%: £6.00 at Asos, Beauty Bay, Cult Beauty, and Feel Unique, The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA 2%: £5.50 at Asos, Beauty Bay and Cult Beauty. There’s a good dose of lactic acid in the product, but the pH level is high enough that it doesn’t sting my skin like Good Genes and Lotion P50 do. Cost: $48 Lactic acid molecules are bigger than glycolic acid molecules, meaning that they don’t burrow as deeply into your skin. Both lactic and glycolic do the same things: The difference? I thought it might be worth noting that it doesn’t really smell like roses to my nose–it actually smells pretty uncannily like artificial maple syrup to me. Shop: Makeup Artist’s Choice (code spring2017 will take 27% off one item until Monday, April 17, 11:59 p.m. EST), Size: 1.7 oz., 5.1 oz., 8.5 oz. Cost: $26, $41 + $3.50 shipping = $29.50, $44.50 Performance: I realized when I got this that it’s really more of a lotion with some incidental lactic acid in it. Needless to say, I am finally doing as the website says and using it every 3 days instead. CosDNA analysis. Testing confirms this. I’ve used up a deluxe sample of Good Genes – I liked it, but it definitely not enough to purchase at full price – and I’m currently using The Ordinary 10% Lactic Acid (the scent doesn’t bother me, probably because I have a poor sense of smell). Smell: to me, the smell is like…granny laundry soap, absolutely disgusting. At-home lactic acid products should generally be 10 percent or less, at least to start with (you can find OTC version at 50 percent and above). That’s awesome! Does your skin feel overexfoliated or plastic-wrap-y? I was on the verge of tears when I’d try to use it! If you want a skincare product that delivers both the lactic acid and skin soothing/glowifying of Good Genes, I think you need at least two products. Good Genes, which contains 5 percent lactic acid to gently exfoliate, licorice to combat hyperpigmentation, and lemongrass to brighten, will be launching in … The first few times I used it I was stunned that I could exfoliate at night and wake up with skin that was so smooth and calm. Some lactic products contain other acids — including some really exciting Other Acids. Dry down feel: a glycerin finish and tacky feel that lessens over time, tackier than the 5% version. If I was forced to name a Good Genes replacement, this would be it. Cost: $27, $65, $98 And you’ve saved me some $$ as I already have my Sephora cart loaded for tomorrow morning, but I’ll be taking the lactic acid I had decided to try out of and checking out one of these other ones you recommended. Dry down feel: light, slightly tacky layer of somethingness at first, dries down to feel like a very light coating on skin. R umor has it that Cleopatra — known for her beauty and charm — took daily milk baths that contributed to her glowy, smooth skin. Part of the Alpha Hydroxy Acid family, Lactic Acid helps break down the glue that holds skin together, acting as a chemical exfoliant to the outer layer of skin. Seriously, I’ve spent so much $$$ (lol obviously) hunting for dupes and alternatives…but if you love something, just love it! Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment is formulated with high potency, purified grade lactic acid that immediately exfoliates dull, pore-clogging dead skin cells, revealing smoother, fresher, younger-looking skin. I mean? And idgaf if you live in Seattle or the UK and you haven’t seen sun for years etc etc, spare me, UV still happens to people under clouds, get that shit on. Cost: $13.60 + $3.95 shipping = $17.55 I’m almost out of an 8 oz. Thank you for putting so much hard work and research into this and congrats on 4 years. Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Arginine, Potassium Citrate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol. Lactic acids products are expensive because they can be (there just aren’t that many of them out there). Consistency: gel It is white in the solid state and it is miscible with water. I think we should classify Good Genes as “Special Event Skincare” due to the fact that it’s so pricey and it does help most skin look instantly (or overnightly) better. Shop: Rescue Spa | Paul Labrecque | Vicki Morav, Size: 30ml/1.01 oz. I love MUAC and silk naturals (I need to go back to them when I need a vitamin C serum). Since I was wading into the skincare kiddy pool with eyes wide from the information overload, I did what many probably do, and bought the one that was raved about the most: good genes. I did two back to back MUAC 40% mandelic and MUAC 40% lactic peels, and let’s just say that was a mistake. yaaaaaaaaas!! Don’t let the simple branding and fairly clunky website fool you; this is actually the most sophisticated lactic acid on the list imo. Obvs patch test, but it’s AMAZING imo. I slapped the P50 on my scalp (sectioned my hair to get right into it) before washing when my hair was dry and let it marinate for about 30 minutes. Thanks! It’s my sense that added fragrances, simple alcohol, and menthol (!!!) I recently bought a bottle to try again and yep,my skin is older and reacts completely differently to it now…I feel zero residue and I feel like I need twice as much to feel like anything is happening/ on my face/ did I put something on it?? January Labs Retexturizing Night Cream I haven’t felt that self conscious since I was a teenager with braces. I wake up with skin that’s fine, but the formula makes my skin feel oily. I keep coming back to this thing you wrote “If you want a skincare product that delivers both the lactic acid and skin soothing/glowifying of Good Genes, I think you need at least two products.” If I am willing to go the two-product-route, and fine-tune my lactic acids from elsewhere, what can I do to dupe the soothing and glowifying magical effects of GG? Consistency: very thin lotion that turns watery on contact with skin I didn’t notice crazy purging like I did with the Garden of Wisdom pads or next-morning magical skin like with Good Genes, but it worked fine. Mandelic is my go-to for so many reasons, but lately I’ve been branching out. I break down the math and savings. Shop: Dermstore | B. Kamins, Size: 1 oz., 1.7 oz. Urgh, yeah, the P50 can be SO tough. It smooths my skin like nothing else and the creamy consistency feels more like a moisturizer than a watery serum, so I never have to worry about the acid drying out my skin too much. Not only is the smell strong, the product seems mainly aimed at temporarily smoothing and hydrating skin rather than delivering an effective dose of lactic acid. Why these are added…no idea. Shop: Rescue Spa | Paul Labrecque | Vicki Morav, Size: 1.7 oz., 5.1 oz., 8.5 oz. They dissolve the “glue” that holds skin cells together. [I’m not a scientist, so this paragraph is written for the sake of full disclosure, not settling the issue.] Lactic Acid 10% + HA (3,200) The Ordinary. Packaging: plastic, somewhat flexible bottle with a screw-off cap and shaker top for dispensing the product. I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the Eucerin. I have one true question: What am I doing this for again? : ). 5% lactic acid at a low 2.6 pH is enough to give you those special tingles and gently melt off some nasty without leaving you fucked up. I’ve also used a regular salicylic to do the same, doesn’t need to be expensive. If you really like the Paula’s Choice BHA and AHA you can always start there and see how your skin does. amzn_assoc_asins = "B0037LRZHA"; Cos you shouldn’t need to sell a kidney for good skin, know what I mean? pH: 3.6 (tested) Hi, I'm Gio! But I do recommend you start with the gentlest version, The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA 2% and upgrade to its bigger siblings after a few months. When I started the blog in April 2014, I was a kpop fangirl who had no logical place to post her beauty reviews. I had never cared about skin care since my skin was fine. I wouldn’t call Sunday Riley Good Genes and The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% dupes. Consistency: watery CosDNA analysis. Thank you for such a wonderful post! Performance: these pads “scale” my skin in the most satisfying way, melting off layers of skin to purge out clogs. pH: 3.60-3.80 (stated), 3.5 (tested — yes, I calibrated and tested multiple times) I find it really unpleasant. https://www.beautyhabit.com/products/isun-intense-exfoliant. Thank you so much this post is so informative I bookmarked it for future use. Yeah, I agree–if you’re going to get all ramped up and do a peel, it should at least be an event with some real action. Enjoy the sale, I need to get my cart loaded, now that you mention it! I’ve tried the MUAC 25% mandelic and I basically used up my 2 dram sample and then…never bothered to rebuy, probably for the same reason. This post is absolutely epic! For some reason, glycolic acid products outnumber lactics by a lot, but I personally feel like it should be the other way around. Been your reader for a while but never commented. CosDNA analysis. Packaging: small glass bottle with a plastic pump and cap. However, the advantage to lactic acid is that it does not temporarily thin the skin like glycolic acid does, according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Download your FREE “Dupes Cheatsheet” below: The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% has watery gel texture that absorbs easily.
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