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Theramid Smoothing Treatment Versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

Serum

Exfoliator

Spanish Brand

American Brand

Updated on September 07, 2024

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, 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 oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Theramid Smoothing Treatment 21 ingredients

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

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Theramid Smoothing Treatment 21 ingredients

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

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Smoothing Treatment

Water

Propanediol

Mandelic Acid

Gluconolactone

Cyclopentasiloxane

Dimethicone

Betaine

Cyclohexasiloxane

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Sodium Chloride

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Pentapeptide-59

Skin Conditioning

Maltodextrin

Absorbent

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Phenethyl Alcohol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Phenoxyethanol

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

Water

Alcohol Denat.

Glycolic Acid

Potassium Hydroxide

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Astringent

Salicylic Acid

Masking

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

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Citric Acid

Buffering

Lactic Acid

Buffering

Malic Acid

Buffering

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Achillea Millefolium Extract

Cleansing

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Soy Isoflavones

Copper PCA

Zinc PCA

Lecithin

Disodium EDTA

Alcohol

Antimicrobial

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifying

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Parfum

Linalool

Benzyl Salicylate

Benzoic Acid

Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Bicarbonate

Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Retinyl Palmitate

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Retinol

Tocopheryl Acetate

Resveratrol

Ubiquinone

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Antimicrobial

Phospholipids

Skin Conditioning

Sodium PCA

Humectant

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Dimethicone

PEG-30 Stearate

Octoxynol-9

BHT

Tetrasodium EDTA

Sorbic Acid

Preservative

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water