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| Two best-sellers, one box, complementary actives. |
These
two were designed to be used together to assist with your skin's
brightness, texture and cell turnover, using the AHA, Lactic Acid (in
Good Genes) and Trans-Retinol Ester (in Luna). Simon Proietto of The Skincare Obsessive had told me about Good Genes a few
years ago, and how his obsession with Retinol makes Luna one of his HG products, but what about my findings?
Good
Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment claims to provide exfoliation
(check), hydration (check) and a reduction in pigmentation (sort of
check). 5% Lactic Acid partners with various Cactus extracts such as
Prickly Pear and Blue Agave, along with the anti-inflammatory properties
of Licorice and Arnica to create a daily exfoliating treatment that
targets both hydration and pigmentation. Lactic acid works very
effectively to loosen the dead skin cells that should have shed (a
process called desquamation) to allow newer skin cells to show, and in
turn, create a smooth and healthy complexion.
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| Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment |
- Sunday Riley
Thoughts?
It
looks and feels like a very lightweight moisturiser, but has that
classic yoghurt-like scent of lactic acid. Two pumps covers my whole
face and neck. I found that by using Good Genes every second night (5
minutes after using Luna) to let it work as I slept; I woke up with
glowing skin in the morning. Of course, I used sunscreen to protect my
newly refreshed skin, it felt very hydrated and I did not have to use a
physical exfoliant as often.
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| Deluxe size 15mL bottles share the same packaging as their full size counterparts. |
Luna Night Sleeping Oil,
on the other hand, is a facial oil that contains a Trans-Retinol Ester
(a different molecule structure of Retinol, a precursor to Vitamin A),
which is known to affect deeper skin cells, and assists in speeding up
the cell renewal rate that slows down as you age. Luna is applied on
clean skin in the evening to aid in smoothing lines and wrinkles, and
targeting environmental damage from sun exposure and daily pollution
from city living. The
Trans-Retinol Ester is held in a luxurious blend of Avocado, Chia and
Grapeseed oils for their moisturising and anti-oxidant properties, along
with two kinds of Chamomile, Blue Tansy, and Rosemary essential oils.
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| Luna Night Sleeping Oil |
Thoughts?
The
beautiful blue colour (which matches my hair) drew me to the product,
as well as the Retinol component. I unfortunately found that by using
this every other night and for a week later, my skin had been so stimulated that I broke
out. Little papules and blister-like marks on my chin, and horrid cystic
zits that did not budge! I stopped using it for a while to let my skin heal and then
restarted, the same occurrence. It seems like my skin does not like
something in there. Don't know which ingredient, but I'm going to have
to try other Retinol products to find out if my skin is just not accustomed to using it.
The Power Couple Kit was available at Mecca Cosmetica for a limited time and contained 15mL (half size) of each product for $128 vs $158 for 30mL for each individual product. As the exchange rate fluctuates, so do Mecca's prices, which are updated every three months.
This product was purchased myself.
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