Calming Care AHA/BHA Moisturizer vs Alpha Beta pH Balance Replenishing Cream — Ingredient Comparison

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Calming Care AHA/BHA Moisturizer

Moisturizer · 41 ingredients

Lightweight AHA/BHA gel-cream that calms irritation, hydrates, and refines texture. Enriched with squalane, aloe, cica, and niacinamide to balance oil, soothe redness, and clarify pores for a calm, smooth, and radiant complexion.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Alpha Beta pH Balance Replenishing Cream

Moisturizer · 30 ingredients

A replenishing cream that works to balance and hydrate while promoting a healthy, radiant-looking complexion. An electrolyte complex helps maintain moisture and balance, AHAs and BHAs encourage skin renewal, and phytic acid absorbs excess oil to control shine. It is suited for oily, combination, and normal skin types, and addresses concerns including redness, dryness, and skin barrier support.

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No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Moisturizer products.

At a glance

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Price

$21

$41 less

$62

Key ingredients

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Centella

Calms inflammation and speeds barrier recovery.

Tea Tree

A botanical oil with antibacterial benefits that targets breakouts.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Aloe Vera

Cools and hydrates irritated skin.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Adenosine

A cell-signaling ingredient that smooths fine lines and supports firmer skin.

Turmeric

An antioxidant botanical that brightens and calms.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Aloe Vera

Cools and hydrates irritated skin.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Centella

Calms inflammation and speeds barrier recovery.

Adenosine

A cell-signaling ingredient that smooths fine lines and supports firmer skin.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing