Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel by Dr Dennis Gross
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ExfoliationLactic acid, Mandelic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel by Dr Dennis Gross”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid, mandelic acid.
Evens skin toneLactic acid, Mandelic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“A perfect introduction for those new to AHAs, this is also the perfect brightening, wrinkle-reducing and strengthening treatment for all those who crave the effects of a ‘peel’ – minus the side-effects.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid, mandelic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingLactic acid, Saccharum officinarum extract + 7 moreWorks
“Step 1 gently exfoliates to diminish pores and smooth texture and fine lines while step 2 neutralizes, hydrates, and soothes while delivering anti-aging actives for soft, balanced, comforted skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": copper pca, glycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingLactic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreMay help
“Step 1 gently exfoliates to diminish pores and smooth texture and fine lines while step 2 neutralizes, hydrates, and soothes while delivering anti-aging actives for soft, balanced, comforted skin.”
This product contains lactic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Salix alba bark extract + 8 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Achillea millefolium extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Hamamelis virginiana water~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterPolysorbate 20~3.8–4.6%
Lactic acid~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidMandelic acid~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidSalix alba bark extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAchillea millefolium extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractAnthemis nobilis flower extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractGlycerin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSoy isoflavones~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copper pca~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Copper pcaZinc pca~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaPotassium hydroxide~0.4–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCitrus limon peel extract~0.25–0.45%
Rose extract~0.25–0.45%
Triethyl citrate~0.25–0.4%
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCoriandrum sativum fruit/leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
Prunus persica fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.25%
Benzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Polysorbate 20, Lactic acid, Mandelic acid, Salix alba bark extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Glycerin, Soy isoflavones, Copper pca, Zinc pca, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Rose extract, Triethyl citrate, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Coriandrum sativum fruit/leaf extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Benzoic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Product summary
"Dr Dennis Gross - Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel by Dr Dennis Gross" is effective for: Exfoliation, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone and Anti-oxidation
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (mandelic acid 2.30% - 2.80% and lactic acid 3.00% - 3.70%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
- This product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.40%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Humectants (zinc pca 0.20% - 0.40%, zinc pca 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium pca 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45%, glycerin 0.25% - 0.50%, glycerin 0.30% - 0.55%, copper pca 0.25% - 0.45%, copper pca 0.25% - 0.45% and lactic acid 3.00% - 3.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr Dennis Gross" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 17.00$ up to 88.00$ in the United States, from 19.00£ up to 135.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 110.00CA$ in Canada and from 150.00HK$ up to 740.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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