Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel versus e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads .
Published on May 27, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily 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 and fragrances
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel 44 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads 23 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel 44 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads 23 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel 44 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads 23 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Glycolic Acid • Potassium Hydroxide • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Salicylic Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Lactic Acid • Mandelic Acid • Malic Acid • Citric Acid • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Menthone Glycerin Acetal • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Achillea Millefolium Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Soy Isoflavones • Copper PCA • Zinc PCA • Lecithin • Disodium EDTA • Alcohol • Polysorbate 80 • Parfum • Linalool • Benzyl Salicylate • Benzoic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Bicarbonate • Resveratrol • Retinol • Ascorbic Acid • Ubiquinone • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Phospholipids • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Raphanus Sativus Root Extract • Sodium PCA • BHA • Octoxynol-9 • Simethicone • Tetrasodium EDTA
Water • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium PCA • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Carica Papaya Leaf Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract • Zinc Gluconate • Bisabolol • Glycolic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel contains this as ingredient number 3.
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 15.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel contains this as ingredient number 21.
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 22.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel contains this as ingredient number 28.
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel contains this as ingredient number 29.
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCADr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel contains this as ingredient number 45.
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads contains this as ingredient number 4.
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel 44 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads 23 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel 44 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads 23 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel 44 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics SuperBrighten Peel Pads 23 ingredients
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