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There is an overwhelming number of skincare products out there. Some are good, many are just okay, and all too many are completely ineffective and a waste of money.
But every once in a while, a skincare product comes around that’s so impressive, it becomes a Sephora bestseller and, as news of its goodness spreads, becomes a lot more difficult for the beauty chain to keep in stock. This sagging product skin, which does a lot more than help with sagging skin, boasts more than 2,000 mostly amazing reviews on Sephora, 120,000 “love” clicks, and works on all skin types.
In other words, it’s as perfect as a serum can get.
Ingredients That Help Sagging Skin
Let’s be honest, sagging skin is one of the most stubborn skin issues to tackle. Unlike wrinkles, which respond to Botox, or hyperpigmentation that can be lightened with lasers and ingredients like kojic acid, skin that has lost collagen and elastin needs ingredients that can reverse collagen loss. One of the most effective ingredients for sagging skin is retinol or prescription-strength Retin-A, a strong antioxidant that fights free radicals that can break down collagen.
Unfortunately, retinol can also be drying, particularly if you have sensitive skin.
One of Sephora’s star skincare products helps combat sagging without irritating ingredients — in fact, its ingredient list couldn’t be more soothing.
Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment ($158)
It’s all about effective, quality ingredients.
This best-selling serum’s key ingredient is a high potency, purified grade lactic acid. This fruit acid-based ingredient unclogs pores and removes dead skin cells, while helping to eliminate sun spots. It also helps tighten skin and make it look brighter and more refreshed.
But that’s not the only ingredient that helped this serum earn cult status.
Licorice brightens your skin. Lemongrass and aloe clarify and soothe irritated skin. Blue agave hydrates and makes skin more plump and luminous. And squalene is a powerful antioxidant that combats free radicals and prevents future sagging and fine lines.
Who Is Sunday Riley?
Given the number of customers who profess their loyalty to Sunday Riley’s lactic acid serum, as well as myriad products in the brand’s collection (Luna Sleeping Night Oil is another fan fave), you may be curious: what or who is Sunday Riley?
And here’s the best possible answer: Sunday Riley is a cosmetic chemist and product formulator who got really annoyed that she couldn’t find more skincare products that are actually worth the hype.
“We have an unlimited research and development budget because I’m the formulator and I do it for free,” Riley told Allure. "I’m not into aspirational luxury. I think a lot of luxury skin-care brands are very glossy and all about buying into the brand. We’re the opposite of that. We’re selling something that works."
What Do Real People Have To Say About Sunday Riley’s Lactic Acid Serum?
Reviews are everything. Before you buy any skincare product, it helps to check out positive (and negative) reviews to find out what you’re getting into. And in the case of this serum, which boasts, literally, more than 2,000 reviews with more than 1,400 five-star reviews, the consensus is that this is one serum worth your time, energy, and money.
One reviewer who calls this serum a “best friend in a bottle” says: "For the past two years this has been my favorite all-around skincare product. I put on a sample the morning after a night out and received compliments on my skin which somehow glowed instead of looking dehydrated and tired. Now I use it most nights to help with my hyperpigmentation and uneven texture on my combo, sensitive skin. This product always delivers and is worth the splurge."
Another reviewer says the serum is worth every penny: “Although this is pricey I’m starting to hit an age where I’m willing to invest in some stronger products to slow the hands of time. I’ve been using this for a couple weeks now and I’m sold! I’ve been trying a lot of samples of similar products but never noticed a lasting difference in my skin. The difference from Good Genes was noticeable after only a couple uses and continued on. I’m not a fan of the smell but the results are more than worth it. I’ve been using this every night, pairing on top of Luna oil every other night. My skin has never felt so smooth and supple. Occasionally I use a chemical peel after cleansing and I can’t believe the results. Even my husband noticed how soft my face was.”
One of the biggest complaints is that the serum may cause an extra pimple or two — reviewers recommend starting off slowly and using it every other day.
And, as with all products that contain acids, always wear sunscreen (rain or shine) while using this serum.
For more skincare tips, check out The One Ingredient Dermatologists Use For Clear Skin and 10 Products You Should Add To Your Skincare Routine In 2018 on SHEFinds.com.
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