
About this product
A two-step chemical exfoliating pad system combining AHAs and BHA with antioxidants and retinol, designed to exfoliate, brighten, and smooth skin texture in individual pre-soaked packets.
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Formula notes
Full ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Alcohol Denat (Sd Alcohol 40 B), Glycolic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Salicylic Acid*, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Copper Pca, Zinc Pca, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone
Guru Score
Approved
12 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
Skin looks immediately brighter and smoother after use, with the two-step format (exfoliate, then neutralize) making application straightforward and results visible within hours. Gurus recommend starting with once or twice weekly rather than daily despite the name, especially since the blend of five acids plus retinol can sensitize skin to sun exposure, so consistent sunscreen is essential. Most find them worth the higher price for convenience and longevity (one box lasts months), though those with sensitive skin may want to skip or patch-test first, and they should be used on days you are not using a separate retinol treatment.
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A two-step chemical exfoliating pad system combining AHAs and BHA with antioxidants and retinol, designed to exfoliate, brighten, and smooth skin texture in individual pre-soaked packets.
Mostly yes. 10 of the 12 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 79%.
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Pads holds a Guru Score of 79%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 12 independent expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
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