Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads vs The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% for Wrinkles and Skin Elasticity
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads scores 9.1/9.8 and The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% for Wrinkles and Skin Elasticity scores 8.8/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% for Wrinkles and Skin Elasticity
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.3 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
The Ordinary WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare WINSIngredient Transparency
The Ordinary WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
14% overlapOnly in Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
33 unique
Shared ingredients
6 in common
Only in The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% for Wrinkles and Skin Elasticity
38 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 8.2 for The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% for Wrinkles and Skin Elasticity. 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 the Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% for Wrinkles and Skin Elasticity relies on Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. 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
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% for Wrinkles and Skin Elasticity is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads comes in at mid-range pricing with a 9.1 score, which is solid value at that tier.
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 The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% for Wrinkles and Skin Elasticity?
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 The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% for Wrinkles and Skin Elasticity 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 The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% for Wrinkles and Skin Elasticity?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.