While some skin-care recommendations might end up working out for your skin, if you’re like me, most tend to fall flat for my specific skin concerns. But according to recent survey data from 1,300+ NewBeauty readers,* Sunday Riley Good Genes ($85) is a product that works for pretty much everyone. Ahead, why this treatment is delivering the kind of immediate results that make it a permanent fixture in skin-care routines.
The Speed Factor
What sets Good Genes apart is its rapid-fire efficacy. “It works very well and works fast,” reports a 23-year-old user, while a 31-year-old enthusiast notes, “My skin always looks incredible after using it just one time!”
But this isn’t just youthful skin bouncing back quickly. Users in their 40s are equally impressed, with a 44-year-old sharing, “It makes my skin look and feel incredible.” Another 40-year-old user puts it simply: “It works. Skin is even and smooth the next day.”
The Overnight Effect
The treatment seems to particularly shine as an overnight solution. “[It’s] So effective, [it] feels like it works overnight to make my skin look so smooth,” shares a 48-year-old user. This overnight transformation is a consistent theme among reviews, with users across age groups noting the immediate improvement in skin texture and appearance.
What’s Inside
So what’s powering the must-try formula? Lactic acid hydrates and exfoliates in one step, improving the look of lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, while licorice and lemongrass brighten further and prickly pear extract soothes any sensitivity or redness that might surface.
The Bottom Line
From users in their early 20s to late 40s, the verdict is clear: Good Genes delivers on its promises of smoother, more refined skin—and it does it fast. While it may not be an actual miracle in a bottle, the consistent praise from NewBeauty readers suggests it’s pretty close.
*Source: BeautyEngine Advanced Research, 2024