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regularwoman · ‎12-31-2019

From the reviews that I've read they seem comparable. Anyway, at this time Farmacy hasn't been accused of posting fake reviews.

mmmiu · ‎01-07-2020

About 4 years ago, I used a travel size bottle of the Good Genes that came in a SR duo set and wasn't impressed. I thought based on reviews, this would be life changing the next morning..but it wasn't. My skin looked the same even after using a whole bottle, plus the smell was pretty off-putting. I also kept getting breakouts from both the GG and Luna oil and i have tested it using them on its own.

I much prefer the Farmacy one, I'm almost done my first bottle and have a second one on hand. Not only is the scent more bearable, but I do notice my skin has this sort of glow the next day..not quite glass-skin but it has this sort of youthful glow to it. In terms of its exfoliating effects, i think it's working because i haven't been seeing any of the flaky dryness on my skin..and i've been using this every 2-3 days since last spring (i also alternate between the Kiehl's vitamin C or dermalogica vitamin c serums).

Overall, both are similar but because i feel like i notice more of a difference with Farmacy, I'd suggest that (plus it's more affordable)

greeneyedgirl107 · ‎01-07-2020

@regularwoman Here's the beautypedia review for FARMACY - HONEYMOON GLOW AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids (4/5 stars):

Spoiler

Farmacy’s Honeymoon Glow AHA Resurfacing Night Serum does a good job providing most of its claimed benefits but has a few formulary missteps that keep it from being among the best of the best.

Housed in a frosted glass bottle with a pump dispenser, this gel-lotion exfoliant has a lightweight yet hydrating texture suitable for all skin types. It absorbs into skin quickly, leaving it looking instantly smoother, thanks to two forms of skin-plumping hyaluronic acid.

Even better: this offers antioxidant-rich plant extracts, including turmeric and grape oil, and skin-soothing ingredients such as ginger root extract. There are also honey-related ingredients (honey extract, propolis extract, and royal jelly extract) that are skin calming and have water-binding properties, too.

But what about the claims that this can resurface skin and refine pores, thanks to the inclusion of alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids? It turns out that’s not 100% accurate. This contains the AHAs lactic and glycolic acid, and they’re formulated at a pH (3.53) that’s optimal for those acids to exfoliate, so you’ll see skin-refining benefits here.

However, for the pore-refining claim, this can’t quite deliver, since Farmacy uses willow bark extract, instead of salicylic acid. While salicylic acid can be derived from willow bark extract, the extract by itself doesn’t have the same potency as BHA on its own (that’s mainly because an enzymatic process that hasn’t occurred here is required to synthesize the components in willow bark extract into salicylic acid, something that cannot happen on skin the way it can when willow bark is consumed orally).

Another issue: this contains orange and lemon fruit extracts, which can irritate skin. They’re not as bad as the orange and lemon oils, but they’re still not the best, either.

Those factors aside, this is a good option if you’re looking for an AHA exfoliant that has a few nice extras included as well.

PROS:

Lightweight yet hydrating texture works for all skin types.
Leaves skin looking instantly smoother and plumped.
Includes antioxidant-rich plant extracts.
Contains AHAs at a pH that’s optimal for them to act as exfoliants.

CONS:

Contains citrus fruit extracts that can put skin at risk of irritation.

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Farmacy’s Honeymoon Glow AHA Resurfacing Night Serum does a good job providing most of its claimed benefits but has a few formulary missteps that keep it from being among the best of the best.Housed in a frosted glass bottle with a pump dispenser, this gel-lotion exfoliant has a lightweight yet hydrating texture suitable for all skin types. It absorbs into skin quickly, leaving it looking instantly smoother, thanks to two forms of skin-plumping hyaluronic acid.Even better: this offers antioxidant-rich plant extracts, including turmeric and grape oil, and skin-soothing ingredients such as ginger root extract. There are also honey-related ingredients (honey extract, propolis extract, and royal jelly extract) that are skin calming and have water-binding properties, too.But what about the claims that this can resurface skin and refine pores, thanks to the inclusion of alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids? It turns out that’s not 100% accurate. This contains the AHAs lactic and glycolic acid, and they’re formulated at a pH (3.53) that’s optimal for those acids to exfoliate, so you’ll see skin-refining benefits here.However, for the pore-refining claim, this can’t quite deliver, since Farmacy uses willow bark extract, instead of salicylic acid. While salicylic acid can be derived from willow bark extract, the extract by itself doesn’t have the same potency as BHA on its own (that’s mainly because an enzymatic process that hasn’t occurred here is required to synthesize the components in willow bark extract into salicylic acid, something that cannot happen on skin the way it can when willow bark is consumed orally).Another issue: this contains orange and lemon fruit extracts, which can irritate skin. They’re not as bad as the orange and lemon oils, but they’re still not the best, either.Those factors aside, this is a good option if you’re looking for an AHA exfoliant that has a few nice extras included as well.PROS:Lightweight yet hydrating texture works for all skin types.Leaves skin looking instantly smoother and plumped.Includes antioxidant-rich plant extracts.Contains AHAs at a pH that’s optimal for them to act as exfoliants.CONS:Contains citrus fruit extracts that can put skin at risk of irritation.</DIV>

And here's the one for Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One AHA Lactic Acid Treatment 1.7 oz / 50 ml (2/5 stars):

Spoiler

Good Genes Treatment is said to do all sorts of great things for the skin, from brightening and exfoliating to plumping, improving hyperpigmentation, and bringing oxygen to the skin. Sadly (actually, in the case of the oxygen claim, happily), the only claims you can count on are exfoliation and improving hyperpigmentation (brown spots, uneven skin tone).

This is really an AHA exfoliant dressed up as a specialized treatment, perhaps to coincide with its deluxe packaging and its eyebrow-raising price. The formula contains the proven AHA ingredient lactic acid, and this product's pH allows it to function as an exfoliant. Despite this, we have a serious concern: The ideal pH for AHAs to function without causing undue irritation is 3–4; this product's pH is 2.6, which is far more acidic than necessary and much more likely to be irritating.

Exfoliating with an AHA product will improve skin tone and, if you're being good about daily sun protection, dark spots, but this benefit can be obtained from lots of exfoliants that cost a whole lot less than this one.

What about the claim that this contains "pharmaceutical grade lactic acid"? The "grade" of lactic acid does not have anything to do with its efficacy (we posed this question to a few cosmetic chemists just to be sure). Plus, there are lots of skin-care products that contain pharmaceutical-grade lactic acid that cost far less than this.

Note: Please see the brand summary for a discussion of this product's NV-5 Ageless Complex (in short, it is neither complex nor ageless).

PROS:

Contains an amount of the AHA lactic acid that's likely enough to exfoliate, and the formula's pH enables exfoliation to occur.
Lightweight, easy-to-apply lotion texture.

CONS:

Overpriced for what amounts to just a good AHA exfoliant.
The arnica and lemongrass extracts pose a risk of irritation (the lemongrass gives this product a noticeably citrus scent).
pH is so low it's likely to be an undue source of irritation.

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Good Genes Treatment is said to do all sorts of great things for the skin, from brightening and exfoliating to plumping, improving hyperpigmentation, and bringing oxygen to the skin. Sadly (actually, in the case of the oxygen claim, happily), the only claims you can count on are exfoliation and improving hyperpigmentation (brown spots, uneven skin tone).This is really an AHA exfoliant dressed up as a specialized treatment, perhaps to coincide with its deluxe packaging and its eyebrow-raising price. The formula contains the proven AHA ingredient lactic acid, and this product's pH allows it to function as an exfoliant. Despite this, we have a serious concern: The ideal pH for AHAs to function without causing undue irritation is 3–4; this product's pH is 2.6, which is far more acidic than necessary and much more likely to be irritating.Exfoliating with an AHA product will improve skin tone and, if you're being good about daily sun protection, dark spots, but this benefit can be obtained from lots of exfoliants that cost a whole lot less than this one.What about the claim that this contains "pharmaceutical grade lactic acid"? The "grade" of lactic acid does not have anything to do with its efficacy (we posed this question to a few cosmetic chemists just to be sure). Plus, there are lots of skin-care products that contain pharmaceutical-grade lactic acid that cost far less than this.Note: Please see the brand summary for a discussion of this product's NV-5 Ageless Complex (in short, it is neither complex nor ageless).PROS:Contains an amount of the AHA lactic acid that's likely enough to exfoliate, and the formula's pH enables exfoliation to occur.Lightweight, easy-to-apply lotion texture.CONS:Overpriced for what amounts to just a good AHA exfoliant.The arnica and lemongrass extracts pose a risk of irritation (the lemongrass gives this product a noticeably citrus scent).pH is so low it's likely to be an undue source of irritation.</DIV>

If you are mainly interested in AHAs, you can try Paula's Choice, The Inkey List and Alpha Skin Care for some more affordable options. Good luck!

TennisTony · ‎01-07-2020

I much prefer Honeymoon Glow based on the price vs results. I think Good Genes also performs well, but HG is half the price.

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