Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Versus Medik8 Sleep Glycolic

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel versus Medik8 Sleep Glycolic .

Last updated on March 25, 2024. Published on December 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening 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 silicones

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

Medik8 Sleep Glycolic

Exfoliator American Brand United States

Overnight Mask British Brand United Kingdom

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your product’s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.

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Ingredient Info

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel 43 ingredients

Medik8 Sleep Glycolic 17 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel 43 ingredients

Medik8 Sleep Glycolic 17 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA (4)

BHA

Retinoid (2)

Vitamin C (2)

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (4)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture (8)

Reduces Large Pores (8)

Anti-Aging (8)

Dark Spots (6)

Scar Healing (10)

Acne Fighting (5)

Brightening (9)

Concerns

Drying (6)

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Irritating (10)

Rosacea (8)

Eczema (8)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel 43 ingredients

Medik8 Sleep Glycolic 17 ingredients

Alcohol Denat. • Glycolic Acid • Potassium Hydroxide • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Salicylic Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Citric Acid • Lactic Acid • Malic Acid • 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 • Water • Sodium Bicarbonate • Ascorbic Acid • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Retinyl Palmitate • Retinol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Resveratrol • Ubiquinone • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Phospholipids • Sodium PCA • Dimethicone • Peg-30 Stearate • Octoxynol-9 • BHT • Tetrasodium EDTA • Sorbic Acid

Water • Glycolic Acid • Cyclodextrin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Sucrose Stearate • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Lespedeza Capitata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Propanediol • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Glycolic Acid

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Medik8 Sleep Glycolic contains this as ingredient number 2.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Universal Daily Peel contains this as ingredient number 24.

Medik8 Sleep Glycolic contains this as ingredient number 10.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel contains this as ingredient number 26.

Medik8 Sleep Glycolic contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel contains this as ingredient number 38.

Medik8 Sleep Glycolic contains this as ingredient number 5.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel 43 ingredients

Medik8 Sleep Glycolic 17 ingredients

37% are loved or liked

7% have mixed ratings

51% are disliked or very disliked

5% have no rating yet

24% are loved or liked

18% have mixed ratings

47% are disliked or very disliked

12% have no rating yet

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel 43 ingredients

Medik8 Sleep Glycolic 17 ingredients

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Reviews

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel 43 ingredients

3.7 /5

from 3 ratings

Derma.Anne

7 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

These peel pads are the GOAT. They're almost like a chemical peel at a skin clinic, but safe for using at home. The give an instant glow and plump...

These peel pads are the GOAT. They're almost like a chemical peel at a skin clinic, but safe for using at home. The give an instant glow and plump to the skin which I love, and keeps my hormonal acne and clogged pores at bay.