Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads vs innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads scores 9.1/9.8 vs innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule at 8.5/9.8. 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
Retinol Cica Ampoule
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
innisfree WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare WINSIngredient Transparency
innisfree WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
10% overlapOnly in Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
35 unique
Only in innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
20 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 innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule's 9.2. 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 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 Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength 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 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
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
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. innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule sits at the budget level with a 8.5 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 innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads or innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule?
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 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 Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength 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.