Alpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel scores 8.8/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.2) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Works on your skin
Polymer thickener
Lightweight humectant and solvent
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel stand out
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel is an excellent serum with an overall score of 8.8/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.
It performs well on hydration (7.7) and low irritation risk (9.2) and active strength (8.6).
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Anyone wanting visible results — solid active ingredient lineup
Key ingredients
- ✶Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Works on your skin — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶Dimethyl Isosorbide
Draws in moisture — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #8 in the INCI list
- ✶Carnitine Hcl
Works on your skin — #11 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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55 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Works on your skin22
- Draws in moisture10
- Holds the formula together8
- Formula balancers5
- Keeps the product fresh5
- Other ingredient2
- Softens and smooths2
- Added scent1