Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
Evidence-led ingredient analysis, a transparent clean score out of 100 and cleaner, effective alternatives at three price levels.
Best for
Enlarged Pores
Why Selenssa recommends it
A sophisticated two-step pad treatment using a precise blend of AHAs and BHA to clear pores and accelerate cell turnover, backed by a neutralizing step that keeps the skin barrier calm.
Key actives
Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid
Clean highlights
Paraben-free · Phthalate-free · Cruelty-free · Vegan
Selenssa Score 81/100 · £90.00
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Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified
An effective multi-acid peel featuring potent antioxidants, though inferred ingredients show high alcohol denat and added fragrance.
Hazard categories
Estimated score out of 100
Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports
Based on publicly available ingredients, following our methodology. Not medical advice — always check the physical label, especially for allergies. How we score →
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A potent chemical peel suited for resilient, oily skin, but sensitive types should exercise caution.
Be cautious if
Sensitive skin, rosacea sufferers, or those sensitive to drying denatured alcohol and synthetic fragrance.
Against your clean standard
Conditional — effective active formulation, but deducted for alcohol denat and undisclosed fragrance.
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Does Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?
A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.
Free from parabens
Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.
Free from sulfates (sls / sles)
Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.
Free from silicones
Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.
Contains fragrance / parfum
Found: fragrance (parfum). Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.
Contains essential oils
Found: linalool. Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.
Contains drying alcohol
Found: alcohol denat.. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.
Free from formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.
Free from chemical uv filters of concern
Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.
Is Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel non-comedogenic?
No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.
Is Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel safe for sensitive skin?
Usually tolerated, but patch test if your skin reacts easily.
- Contains fragrance or parfum
- Contains essential oils or common fragrance allergens
- Contains a drying alcohol
Ingredients worth knowing about: Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Octoxynol-9.
Can you use Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel while pregnant?
This product contains salicylic acid, retinol, which is usually on the list of ingredients people are advised to pause during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Selenssa is not medical advice — check with your midwife, GP or dermatologist before using it.
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel full ingredients list
20 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.
Alcohol Denat., Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Retinol, Ascorbic Acid, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Octoxynol-9, Soy Isoflavones, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA.
The actives doing the work: Glycolic Acid (Unclogs pores and smooths rough skin texture); Salicylic Acid (Penetrates pores to dissolve excess sebum and debris); Retinol (Promotes healthy cellular turnover and smooths fine lines); Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Provides potent anti-inflammatory antioxidant protection).
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