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AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic vs Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads

AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic scores 9.3/9.8 and Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads scores 9.1/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic
AESTURA

A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic

serummid-range
9.3
VS
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads

exfoliantmid-range
9.1

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

1
3
1
AESTURA wins 1
Tied 3
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare wins 1
9.3AESTURA
vs
9.1Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

AESTURA WINS
8.4
3.6
AESTURA
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
AESTURA
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Active Ingredient Strength

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare WINS
6.1
9.8
AESTURA
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
AESTURA
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
AESTURA
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Ingredient face-off

5% overlap
30AESTURA
2Shared
39Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Only in AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic

28 unique

Shared ingredients

2 in common

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads scores 9.8 here versus 6.1 for AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic brings Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, and Asiaticoside as actives, while dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads relies on Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, and Salicylic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Glycolic Acid does the heavy lifting
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic gets the nod here with its 9.3 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

9.3AESTURA
vs
9.1Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic or Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads?

Based on ingredient analysis, AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic and Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic and Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.