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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads vs Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads scores 9.1/9.8 vs Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture at 5.9/9.8. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

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
VS
Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture
Peter Thomas Roth

FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture

exfoliantpremium
5.9

Score comparison

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads takes this one, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

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3
1
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare wins 1
Tied 3
Peter Thomas Roth wins 1
9.1Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
+3.2vs
5.9Peter Thomas Roth

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Peter Thomas Roth WINS
3.6
6.1
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Peter Thomas Roth

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Peter Thomas Roth

Active Ingredient Strength

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare WINS
9.8
2.0
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Peter Thomas Roth

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Peter Thomas Roth

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
8.9
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Peter Thomas Roth

Ingredient face-off

15% overlap
39Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
6Shared
22Peter Thomas Roth

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 active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture's 2.0. Its formula features Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, and Salicylic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture scores 6.1 here versus 3.6 for Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads. 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 peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture relies on Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract and Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract. 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

Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • 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. Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture sits at the premium level with a 5.9 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+3.2 lead

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

9.1Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
vs
5.9Peter Thomas Roth

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads or Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture?

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 Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture 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 Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture?

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