Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads vs innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads scores 8.6/9.8 and innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
Retinol Cica Ampoule
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
innisfree WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare WINSIngredient Transparency
innisfree WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
11% overlapOnly in Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
32 unique
Only in innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
20 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two exfoliants 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 Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads scores 9.8 here versus 6.4 for innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads brings Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, and Salicylic Acid as actives, while innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule relies on Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Retinol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal 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
innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule comes in at budget pricing with a 8.5 score, which is solid value at that tier.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads or innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule?
Based on ingredient analysis, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads and innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads and innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.