Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Overnight Wrinkle Treatment vs Alpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel — Ingredient Comparison

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Overnight Wrinkle Treatment

Treatment · 30 ingredients

A hydrating overnight treatment formulated to visibly reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots while supporting collagen production. Retinol works alongside bakuchiol—a plant-derived active from the babchi plant—to address signs of photo-aging with reduced risk of redness or irritation, while rambutan extract helps improve skin elasticity. The formula is well-suited for dry skin and those concerned with loss of firmness or uneven tone.

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Alpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel

Treatment · 30 ingredients

A targeted acne treatment gel formulated with 2% salicylic acid to exfoliate the pore lining and reduce blockages, alongside glycolic and azelaic acids to help dissolve dead skin cells and excess oil. Green tea, bisabolol, mushroom extract, and centella work to hydrate and calm irritation and redness. It is best suited for oily, combination, and normal skin types dealing with blemishes and redness.

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At a glance

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Price

$89

$40

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Key ingredients

Retinol

A retinoid that speeds cell turnover to smooth texture, soften lines, and clear pores.

Niacinamide

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

Glycerin

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

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant that stabilizes vitamins C and E and roughly doubles their sun defense.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

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.

Sodium PCA

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

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

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

Mandelic Acid (AHA)

A gentle, large-molecule AHA — good for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

2% Salicylic Acid

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

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Glycerin

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

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

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

Glutathione

An antioxidant brightener that supports a more even tone.

Retinol

A retinoid that speeds cell turnover to smooth texture, soften lines, and clear pores.

Niacinamide

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

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant that stabilizes vitamins C and E and roughly doubles their sun defense.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant