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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of U beauty Resurfacing Compound versus Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment .

Last updated on October 05, 2023. Published on September 05, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 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 parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Serum Brand
Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Facial Treatment

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

Price

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Starts at $148.00
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Starts at $84.95

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

AHA (3)
PHA
Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema

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
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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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U beauty Resurfacing Compound contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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U beauty Resurfacing Compound contains this as ingredient number 22.

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 16.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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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U beauty Resurfacing Compound contains this as ingredient number 25.

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 29.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

U beauty Resurfacing Compound contains this as ingredient number 27.

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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U beauty Resurfacing Compound contains this as ingredient number 30.

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment contains this as ingredient number 30.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

45% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

U beauty Resurfacing Compound 33 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings

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

4.8 /5
from 5 ratings
MarshaDonaldson_283's avatar

MarshaDonaldson_283

8 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Clears my sensitive skin of dead cells without irritation.

ChantelleBarnett_748's avatar

ChantelleBarnett_748

7 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

Clears my skin

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