Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment Versus PCA Skin Pigment Gel

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment Versus PCA Skin Pigment Gel Detailed comparison of Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment versus PCA Skin Pigment Gel. This smoothing treatment is formulated around Squalane and Lactic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. This brightening serum is formulated around Lactic Acid and Kojic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. No key ingredients Water Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract Cypripedium Pubescens Extract Opuntia Vulgaris Leaf Extract Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract Arnica Montana Flower Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Squalane Lactic Acid PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer Propanediol Butylene Glycol Stearic Acid Dimethicone Cetearyl Alcohol Phenyl Trimethicone Disiloxane Ceteareth-20 Glyceryl Stearate PEG-100 Stearate Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil Potassium Hydroxide Phenoxyethanol Xanthan Gum Caprylyl Glycol Chlorphenesin Sodium Phytate Water, Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract, Cypripedium Pubescens Extract, Opuntia Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Lactic Acid, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Disiloxane, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Phytate Alcohol Denat. Hamamelis Virginiana Water Kojic Acid Azelaic Acid Alcohol Hydroxyethylcellulose Phenylethyl Resorcinol BHT Glutathione Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract Water, Alcohol Denat., Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Kojic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, BHT, Glutathione, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective. Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin. Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin. Like glycolic acid, it can: Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate. Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome. To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4. Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time. Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations. When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the product’s pH. Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles. Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids. Read more about some other popular AHA's here: Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product. So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!