Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin .
Last updated on March 22, 2024. Published on November 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, 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
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids 20 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin 49 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
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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 🎉
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Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids 20 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin 49 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids 20 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin 49 ingredients
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Lactic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Polysorbate 20 • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract • EDTA • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin
Water • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Lactic Acid • Mandelic Acid • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Achillea Millefolium Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Rose Extract • Soy Isoflavones • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Prunus Persica Fruit Extract • Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract • Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract • Coriandrum Sativum Seed Extract • Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Copper PCA • Zinc PCA • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Polysorbate 20 • Alcohol Denat. • Disodium EDTA • Potassium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Colloidal Oatmeal • Centella Asiatica Extract • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Phospholipids • Resveratrol • Ubiquinone • Raphanus Sativus Root Extract • Sodium PCA • Lecithin • Octoxynol-9 • Simethicone • Tetrasodium EDTA • Polysorbate 80 • Sodium Bicarbonate
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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 WaterFirst Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Vitamin C and Caffeic acid are potent antioxidants that may help with anti-aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA.
Cucumbers contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. The amino acids help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle. Our acid mantle is formed from the mixing of sebum and sweat. This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, it is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractFirst Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidFirst Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 27.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractFirst Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 47.
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.
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 31.
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First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids 20 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin 49 ingredients
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First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids 20 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin 49 ingredients
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