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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel

This gel cleanser is designed to be the first step in a targeted skincare routine, especially when paired with Dr. Dennis Gross's exfoliating peels. It effectively cleanses without compromising the skin's natural moisture barrier, making it a good choice for those looking to manage oiliness and texture.

Sephora price

$18.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.1 / 5

About 71 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Salicylic AcidGood for: PoresAHA/Glycolic AcidCruelty-FreeGood for: Uneven TextureBest for Oily, Combo, Normal SkinLactic Acid (AHA): A naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid that supports cell renewal.Glycolic Acid (AHA): Visibly minimizes signs of aging.Willow Bark Extract: A natural source of salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and clears pores.PoresDullnessand Uneven Texture

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.0 / 5 overall fit

A solid daily cleanser that effectively removes impurities and preps skin for subsequent treatments, particularly the brand's signature peels.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

An essential daily gel cleanser with a pH-balanced, luxurious foaming formula to thoroughly remove dirt, oil, and makeup (even around the eyes) while unclogging pores—without stripping skin.

NormalDryCombinationand OilyPoresDullnessand Uneven Texture

For AM/PM use.

Work into a lather with wet hands and massage onto a wet face.

Rinse and pat dry.

Follow with the Alpha Beta® Daily Peel of your choice (sold separately).

Recycling Instructions:

Remove pump and recycle bottle.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

This cleanser is a good starting point for anyone using exfoliating acids, as it removes surface debris and oil without interfering with the active ingredients in treatments that follow. It's a functional cleanser with added exfoliating benefits.

Effective Daily Cleanse

Users appreciate its ability to clean thoroughly without stripping the skin, making it a reliable daily step.

Peel Prep

Many find it an ideal partner to the brand's exfoliating peels, ensuring skin is properly prepped for maximum benefit.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

Oily, combination, and normal skin types
Those looking for a daily exfoliating cleanser
Users of Dr. Dennis Gross's Alpha Beta® Peels

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

Your skin is very dry or sensitive and cannot tolerate daily exfoliation
You are looking for a purely hydrating or soothing cleanser

Routine Fit

Your Daily Dose of Cleanse and Exfoliate

This cleanser is best used as the first step in your morning or evening routine. Massage it onto wet skin to create a lather, then rinse thoroughly. It's specifically formulated to work well before applying exfoliating treatments like the Alpha Beta® Daily Peels, ensuring your skin is clean and ready to receive active ingredients.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

Effective cleansing
Gentle exfoliation
Preps skin for treatments
Suitable for multiple skin types

Where it starts to feel redundant

May be too much for very dry or sensitive skin
The 'mini' size might not be cost-effective for long-term use

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

This cleanser is suitable for both morning and evening use. In the morning, it helps remove overnight buildup and prep skin for the day. In the evening, it effectively removes makeup, sunscreen, and daily grime.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.0/ 5 overall

A solid daily cleanser that effectively removes impurities and preps skin for subsequent treatments, particularly the brand's signature peels.

Cleansing Efficacy

4.5 / 5

Removes makeup and oil without leaving skin feeling tight or stripped.

Exfoliation

4.0 / 5

The AHA/BHA blend offers gentle exfoliation, making it suitable for daily use.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base for many skincare formulations.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A common and effective humectant that draws moisture to the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration, softening

Watch for

None

Solvent

Propanediol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A solvent that can also help to increase the penetration of other ingredients.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A gentle surfactant that creates a good lather and cleanses effectively.

Usually helps with

Cleansing

Watch for

Can be drying for some

Surfactant

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild amphoteric surfactant that helps to create foam and cleanse the skin.

Usually helps with

Cleansing, foaming

Watch for

Potential for irritation in sensitive individuals

Surfactant

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A very mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, often used in gentle cleansers.

Usually helps with

Gentle cleansing

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Disteareth-75 IPDI

Badness

3.0 / 10

An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components.

Usually helps with

Formulation stability

Watch for

Can be irritating for some

Emollient

Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate

Badness

2.0 / 10

An emollient that can help to soften and smooth the skin.

Usually helps with

Softening

Watch for

None

Surfactant

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Badness

2.0 / 10

A solubilizer and emulsifier that helps other ingredients dissolve and blend.

Usually helps with

Solubilizing

Watch for

Can be irritating for some

Exfoliant

Mandelic Acid

Badness

2.0 / 10

An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin, improves texture, and helps with hyperpigmentation. It's known for being gentler than glycolic acid.

Usually helps with

Exfoliation, texture, tone

Watch for

Sun sensitivity

Exfoliant

Glycolic Acid

Badness

3.0 / 10

A powerful alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines, and improves radiance. Can be irritating for some.

Usually helps with

Exfoliation, radiance, fine lines

Watch for

Sun sensitivity, potential irritation

Exfoliant

Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

A natural source of salicylic acid (a beta hydroxy acid, BHA), which helps to exfoliate the skin, unclog pores, and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Usually helps with

Exfoliation, pores, inflammation

Watch for

Sun sensitivity

Chelating Agent

Phytic Acid

Badness

2.0 / 10

A chelating agent that can help to improve skin tone and texture by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

Tone, texture

Watch for

None

Exfoliant

Citric Acid

Badness

3.0 / 10

An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) used to adjust pH and provide mild exfoliation.

Usually helps with

Exfoliation, pH adjustment

Watch for

Sun sensitivity, potential irritation

Fragrance Ingredient

Farnesol

Badness

4.0 / 10

A fragrance ingredient that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Allergic reactions

Antioxidant

Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

A plant extract that may offer antioxidant benefits.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant

Watch for

None

Humectant

Sodium PCA

Badness

0.0 / 10

A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps to attract and retain moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Badness

0.0 / 10

The salt form of hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant that draws moisture into the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

A hydrating ingredient known for its ability to hold moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Badness

0.0 / 10

Known for its soothing and hydrating properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, hydration

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Bisabolol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A component of chamomile, known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, anti-inflammatory

Watch for

None

Skin Conditioning Agent

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Badness

1.0 / 10

Can help to condition and soften the skin.

Usually helps with

Skin conditioning

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Green tea extract, rich in antioxidants that help protect the skin from environmental damage.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

Watch for

None

Solvent

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Badness

2.0 / 10

A solvent that can help improve the delivery of active ingredients.

Usually helps with

Ingredient delivery

Watch for

None

Humectant

Butylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A humectant that helps to draw moisture to the skin and can also act as a solvent.

Usually helps with

Hydration, solvent

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Badness

2.0 / 10

An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water, often used in cleansing formulations.

Usually helps with

Emulsifying

Watch for

Can be irritating for some

Emulsifier

Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild emulsifier that helps to stabilize formulations.

Usually helps with

Emulsifying

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Sodium Hydroxide

Badness

4.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of a product. In high concentrations, it can be corrosive.

Usually helps with

pH adjustment

Watch for

Irritation if pH is too high

Viscosity Adjuster

Sodium Chloride

Badness

0.0 / 10

Common salt, used here to adjust the thickness of the product.

Usually helps with

Thickening

Watch for

None

Exfoliant

Gluconolactone

Badness

2.0 / 10

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that offers gentle exfoliation and hydration. It's less irritating than AHAs.

Usually helps with

Gentle exfoliation, hydration

Watch for

None

Chelating Agent

Sodium Phytate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A chelating agent that helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

Product stability

Watch for

None

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Badness

0.0 / 10

An emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it helps to replenish the skin's surface.

Usually helps with

Emollient, skin conditioning

Watch for

None

Fragrance Ingredient

Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract

Badness

4.0 / 10

A fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Allergic reactions

Fragrance Ingredient

Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract

Badness

5.0 / 10

A fragrance ingredient that can be a potential irritant and allergen.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Irritation, allergic reactions

Fragrance Ingredient

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Badness

5.0 / 10

A common fragrance ingredient that can cause allergic reactions and irritation in some people.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Allergic reactions, irritation

Antioxidant

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant

Watch for

None

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Badness

3.0 / 10

A common preservative that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Allergic reactions

Preservative

Benzoic Acid

Badness

3.0 / 10

A preservative that can be irritating to the skin.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Irritation

Preservative

Sodium Benzoate

Badness

3.0 / 10

A preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Allergic reactions

Preservative

Potassium Sorbate

Badness

3.0 / 10

A preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Allergic reactions

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this cleanser suitable for daily use?

Yes, this cleanser is formulated for daily use, both in the morning and at night, due to its gentle yet effective cleansing and exfoliating properties.

Can this cleanser be used with other exfoliating products?

Yes, it is designed to complement exfoliating treatments like the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta® Peels. It cleanses the skin effectively, preparing it for subsequent active ingredients.

What skin types is this cleanser best for?

It is best for normal, oily, and combination skin types. While it contains exfoliating acids, those with very dry or sensitive skin should use it with caution or consult a dermatologist.

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