Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta On The Spot Eliminator Versus Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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 oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta On The Spot Eliminator 62 ingredients
Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment 20 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta On The Spot Eliminator 62 ingredients
Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Pvm/Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carnitine Hcl
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Phytic Acid
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Tetrahydrocurcumin
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningFarnesol
Perfuming
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Pantothenate
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Mannitol
HumectantSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Soy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantPotassium Gluconate
Skin ProtectingCyclodextrin
AbsorbentTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Alcohol Denat., Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Pvm/Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Carnitine Hcl, Gluconolactone, Phytic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Tetrahydrocurcumin, Glutathione, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Farnesol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Pantothenate, Retinol, Niacinamide, Saccharide Isomerate, Ferulic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Mannitol, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soy Isoflavones, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Zinc PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Ethoxydiglycol, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Gluconate, Cyclodextrin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
HumectantDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningHexylresorcinol
AntimicrobialSalicylic Acid
Masking
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningHydroxytyrosol
BleachingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Ascorbic Acid, Silica, Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Hexylresorcinol, Salicylic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydroxytyrosol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidDimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.
As a solvent, dimethyl isosorbide helps dissolve other ingredients. This helps ensure even distribution of an ingredient. It may also be used to decrease the thickness of a product.
Studies show dimethyl isosorbide is able to penetrate skin to deliver other ingredients into the skin, making them more effective.
Learn more about Dimethyl IsosorbideIngredient Ratings
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta On The Spot Eliminator 62 ingredients
Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment 20 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta On The Spot Eliminator 62 ingredients
As someone who works in the beauty industry and has recently developed acne again in my mid 20s - this spot gel is without a doubt my no1 go to! This is the ONLY spot gel that works for all kinds of spots (even those huge under the skin ones)! Only thing I will say is use in moderation as this will cause some redness and dryness if you use too much! X
