Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads vs Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads scores 9.1/9.8 vs Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition at 8.4/9.8. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads wins for hydration.
Head to head
Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
Score comparison
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare WINSIngredient face-off
16% overlapOnly in Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
28 unique
Shared ingredients
11 in common
Only in Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
56 unique
Why Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads comes out ahead
Where Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 3.6 compared to Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition's 9.8. With Glycerin and Sodium Pca in its top ingredients, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
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 5.7 for Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition. 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 fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition relies on Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Lactobacillus. 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
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- 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 delivers strong value. Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition sits at the premium level with a 8.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads or Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition?
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 Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition 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 Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.