Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads vs StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads scores 9.1/9.8 and StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum scores 9.2/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
StriVectin WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
TIEIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
21% overlapOnly in Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
30 unique
Shared ingredients
9 in common
Only in StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum
33 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two serums 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.
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum brings Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid as actives, while dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads relies on Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, and Salicylic Acid. 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
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate does the heavy lifting
- 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. StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum sits at the premium level with a 9.2 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
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 StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum?
Based on ingredient analysis, StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum 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 StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C 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 StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.