Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment Versus ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment versus ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator .

Last updated on October 05, 2023. Published on May 25, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 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, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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

ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator

Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Exfoliator American Brand United States

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

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Ingredient Info

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

ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator 22 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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

ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator 22 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)

Retinoid

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (3)

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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

ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator 22 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 Ferment Filtrate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Squalane • Lactic Acid • Ppg-12 • 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 • Glycolic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Lactic Acid • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol Stearate • Propylene Glycol • Ammonium Hydroxide • Cetyl Alcohol • Squalane • Steapyrium Chloride • Allantoin • Disodium EDTA • Dimethicone • Tocopheryl Acetate • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Retinyl Palmitate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator contains this as ingredient number 1.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 10.

ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator contains this as ingredient number 3.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

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Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 11.

ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator contains this as ingredient number 10.

Lactic Acid

What it does: Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 12.

ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 17.

ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator contains this as ingredient number 14.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 28.

ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator contains this as ingredient number 22.

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