Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads vs Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads scores 9.1/9.8 and Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 9.1/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Farmacy WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
20% overlapOnly in Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
31 unique
Shared ingredients
8 in common
Only in Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
32 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 Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads scores 9.8 here versus 5.9 for Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads brings Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, and Salicylic Acid as actives, while farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum relies on Ceramide Np, 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 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
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum 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
Value comparison
At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.1, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads is a decent pick. Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum sits at the premium level with a 9.1 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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 Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads or Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum?
Based on ingredient analysis, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads and Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum 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 Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads and Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.