Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer .
Last updated on December 14, 2023. Published on December 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
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 harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
NEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream 51 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer 64 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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NEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream 51 ingredients
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NEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream 51 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer 64 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Dimethicone • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Trehalose • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Centella Asiatica Extract • Disodium EDTA • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Propanediol • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Gluconolactone • Glycolic Acid • Ceramide AP • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Benzyl Glycol • Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Ceramide NP • Phenoxyethanol • Phytosphingosine • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Cholesterol • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Madecassoside • Asiaticoside • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Asiatic Acid • Madecassic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Ceramide EOP • Parfum • Citronellol • Geraniol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Linalool • Hydroxycitronellal
Squalane • Ceramide AP • Bisabolol • Alpha-Methyl-Beta-Ionone • Water • Lactic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • C13-15 Alkane • Methyl Gluceth-20 • C15-19 Alkane • Propanediol • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium PCA • Ceramide NP • Sodium Hyaluronate • Saccharide Isomerate • Malic Acid • Mandelic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Phytic Acid • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Citric Acid • Tartaric Acid • Farnesol • Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract • Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Jojoba Esters • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Tocopherol • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Isoamyl Laurate • Isohexadecane • Dicaprylyl Ether • Dimethiconol • Caprylyl Glycol • Glycereth-26 • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Polysorbate 20 • Polysorbate 60 • Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract • Rose Extract • Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract • Santalum Album Wood Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • CI 77891 • CI 77015
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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 WaterNEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 GlycerinNEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
NEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 41.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateNEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.
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.
NEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
NEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 50.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60NEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 52.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolNEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 AcidNEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
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:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidNEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APNEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 HyaluronateNEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPNEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
NEXTBEAU Clear Blemish Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 63.
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