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REN Clean Skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask Versus Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment

Wash Off Mask
Facial Treatment
British Brand United Kingdom
American Brand United States

Updated on October 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask
Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. Stay hydrated!

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Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.

Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.

Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.

Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.

Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Lactic Acid
Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

When to use

9 Routines
22% use in am
78% use in pm
44% use every day
478 Routines
32% use in am
68% use in pm
71% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

REN Clean Skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask 35 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Expensive (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
nicoleerdmann's avatar

Nicole Erdmann

5 months ago
Review

I love this mask. I only leave it on right under 10 minutes though because right around then it starts tingling a lot. After I rinse it off with warm water and a soft cloth my face and neck are so soft and silky. It has never caused breakouts on my face or irritated my face, which is what I was afraid of. I use tretinoin nightly so I was really afraid of getting irritation. Also after using this Show more

#expensive
#light scent
#works well

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment 32 ingredients

4.9 /5
from 8 ratings
Works Well (3) Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1)