MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil Versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E
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 parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil 24 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel 44 ingredients
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MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil 24 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
Emollient
Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil/Glucose/Malt Extract/Soybean Flour/Yeast Extract Ferment Filtrate
Emulsion Stabilising
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Retinol, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil/Glucose/Malt Extract/Soybean Flour/Yeast Extract Ferment Filtrate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Plankton Extract, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Farnesol, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Malic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Soy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningCopper PCA
HumectantZinc PCA
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Raphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentSodium PCA
HumectantBHT
Antioxidant
Octoxynol-9
EmulsifyingSimethicone
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
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, BHT, Octoxynol-9, Simethicone, Tetrasodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolIngredient Ratings
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MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil 24 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel 44 ingredients
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MARA Beauty Evening Primrose + Green Tea® Algae Retinol Face Oil 24 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel 44 ingredients
It is really good when used regularly. and also not to be used alone. You really have to be sure to have a nice routine after that is calming and soothing. It really made my skin smooth and just evened out my complexion. I wish it wasn’t so expensive. If your face feels like it needs a hard reset I’d recommend it. It burns a bit and you will break out the first few days (I think that’s called Show more
Used it once and it gave me a cyst on the nose
