Skin Better

Alpharet.

About this product

An over-the-counter retinoid from Skin Better comparable in strength to tretinoin 0.025%, available in standard and advanced formulations with different glycolic acid concentrations.

Guru Score

78%

Approved

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

1Approved

1Mixed

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What they liked

Can be used every night without dryness
Keeps skin bright and clear of buildup

What they flagged

Pricey

What the gurus are saying

This retinoid matches tretinoin's strength while dodging the dryness and flakiness tretinoin commonly causes, with gurus reporting they can use it nightly without needing a moisturizer afterward and still wake with clear, bright skin. The Skin Better brand earns trust, though the price point is steep, and not many gurus have weighed in on this product yet.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take November 2025

Best for

Mature skin

Type

Cream

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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208SkinDoc

2.09M subs

✓Approved

"This is the Alpharet from Skin Better, a top tier retinoid, an over the counter version of retinoic acid comparable to tretinoin 0.025. I used to use tretinoin every night but it made my skin so dry and flaky, but when I use the Alpharet I can use it every single night and my skin loves it. It keeps the minor pimples and blackheads away, keeps my skin bright, and keeps the dead skin cells and debris off. I've even moved up to the Alpharet Advanced, which has a higher percentage of glycolic acid, and I still don't need a moisturizer after I use it, which is wild. I've never used a product from Skin Better Science that I didn't like."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

✓Mixed

"I haven't tried them I believe it's the one run by skin better I like the skin better brand but I have not tried their alpharet products they're kind of expensive but I mean they look good and the it's a good brand"

Frequently asked.

What is Skin Better Alpharet?

An over-the-counter retinoid from Skin Better comparable in strength to tretinoin 0.025%, available in standard and advanced formulations with different glycolic acid concentrations.

Is Skin Better Alpharet worth it?

Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 78%.

What is Skin Better Alpharet's Guru Score?

Skin Better Alpharet holds a Guru Score of 78%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.