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AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads.

SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads
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About this product

Exfoliating peel pads in wipe form, combining retinol with lactic acid, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid for at-home treatment and anti-aging.

Guru Score

82%

Yay

3 experts · Moderate agreement
3Gurus
3Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Convenient wipe format, travel-friendly
  • Portable with no mess or fuss

What they flagged

  • Requires skipping your regular retinol on use nights

What the gurus are saying

These pads combine retinol with lactic, glycolic, and salicylic acids into one exfoliating treatment, but they're really only for retinol veterans. The convenient wipe format works well for travel and regular use, and the combo addresses skin texture and anti-aging. They're notably spicy, so sensitive skin types may want to start cautiously, and you'll skip your regular retinol on nights you use them.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take July 2025

What the gurus are saying.

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Yay
"The AlphaRet peel pads from SkinBetter Science are a retinol style chemical peel you can do at home. They come in a little towelette you wipe on your face, and they give you a little boost above and beyond what the AlphaRet is already doing for you. Just skip your retinol on the night you use it."
Yay
"SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads are a combination of lactic acid and glycolic acid, which I love and is hydrating, as well as a little bit of salicylic acid to help with oil production, which does happen for me on a flight. It comes in the form of a wipe and for that I love it to travel because it's easy to use, there's no mess, no fuss. You apply and you're done."
All 3 takes from Dr. Shereene Idriss
40s Skincare Must Haves for YOUTHFUL Aging (Anti-Aging) from a Dermatologist! | Dr. Shereene Idriss
"SkinBetter Science, this is a brand that we carry in office. These are AlphaRet pads. They're a combination of retinol and AHAs and BHAs, so you have retinoids, AHAs like lactic acid, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid all in this pad. I wouldn't recommend this if you are not somebody who is used to using a retinol at all. But if you are a retinol veteran, exfoliating products are important to incorporate because you do want to work on the surface and texture of your skin."
In-Flight Skincare Routine: How to Stay Glowing & Hydrated On a Long Flight | Dr. Shereene Idriss
"SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads are a combination of lactic acid and glycolic acid, which I love and is hydrating, as well as a little bit of salicylic acid to help with oil production, which does happen for me on a flight. It comes in the form of a wipe and for that I love it to travel because it's easy to use, there's no mess, no fuss. You apply and you're done."
Skincare for Your 30s: Anti-Aging, Adult Acne, Oily Skin | Dr. Shereene Idriss
"I really do like these pads by SkinBetter Science that have salicylic acid and their proprietary form of retinol lightly mixed together so you can get a two for one in this if you're into self-care now and if you're looking more for proactive anti-aging."
Yay
"We have the SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads from SkinBetter Science, these are really nice on the go. This could be like a once a week, no more than three times a week exfoliation. You can use it just for anti-aging, but if you have acne and you're trying to combine your retinol with exfoliating acid, it's a good place to start. They are kind of spicy, so if your skin is sensitive, be aware."

Frequently asked.

What is SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads?

Exfoliating peel pads in wipe form, combining retinol with lactic acid, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid for at-home treatment and anti-aging.

Is SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads worth it?

Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.

What is SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads's Guru Score?

SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads best for?

SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads is generally suited to mature skin.

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