Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser .
Published on January 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel 42 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser 27 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel 42 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser 27 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel 42 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser 27 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Propanediol • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Disteareth-75 Ipdi • Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate • Sodium Chloride • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Mandelic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Phytic Acid • Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate • Citric Acid • Farnesol • Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract • Sodium PCA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tremella Fuciformis Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Bisabolol • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Alcohol • Sodium Phytate • Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract • Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzoic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Butylene Glycol • Isododecane • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Saccharide Isomerate • Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Phytic Acid • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract • Citrus Grandis Peel Extract • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract • Triethyl Citrate • Lactic Acid • Copper PCA • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
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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® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Phytic Acid is a gentle AHA and antioxidant. The chemical makeup makes it classified as an AHA, such as lactic acid.
AHAs are chemical exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells. Phytic Acid has a slight exfoliating effect. Phytic Acid has been shown to help calm irritation. In some cases, it is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water, helping to stabilize the ingredients in a product.
As an antioxidant, phytic acid may help with the signs of aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage your skin cells.
An interesting fact about phytic acid is that it is considered an antinutrient. People do not have the enzyme needed to properly breakdown and digest phytic acid. When ingested, phytic acid binds to minerals and prevents them from being absorbed.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Phytic AcidDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 38.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
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® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 40.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 27.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 41.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
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® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 42.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel 42 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser 27 ingredients
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