Allies of Skin Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask Versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel

Allies of Skin Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask Versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Detailed comparison of Allies of Skin Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel. This wash off mask is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. This smoothing treatment is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Bentonite Pentylene Glycol Kaolin Moroccan Lava Clay Propanediol Glyceryl Ricinoleate Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glyceryl Stearate Se Salicylic Acid Mandelic Acid Honey Stearic Acid Caprylyl Glycol Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Punica Granatum Seed Oil Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Punica Granatum Extract Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract Ceramide NP Panthenol Allantoin Bisabolol Tocopherol Sodium Gluconate Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine Sodium Hydroxide Citric Acid Phenoxyethanol Water, Bentonite, Pentylene Glycol, Kaolin, Moroccan Lava Clay, Propanediol, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Honey, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Sodium Gluconate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol Alcohol Denat. Glycolic Acid Potassium Hydroxide Hamamelis Virginiana Water Polysorbate 20 Lactic Acid Malic Acid Salix Alba Bark Extract Menthone Glycerin Acetal Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Achillea Millefolium Extract Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Soy Isoflavones Copper PCA Zinc PCA Lecithin Disodium EDTA Alcohol Polysorbate 80 Parfum Linalool Benzyl Salicylate Benzoic Acid Sodium Benzoate Sodium Bicarbonate Resveratrol Retinol Ascorbic Acid Ubiquinone Ascorbyl Palmitate Phospholipids Retinyl Palmitate Tocopheryl Acetate Raphanus Sativus Root Extract Sodium PCA BHT Octoxynol-9 Simethicone Tetrasodium EDTA Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycolic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Resveratrol, Retinol, Ascorbic Acid, Ubiquinone, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phospholipids, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Sodium PCA, BHT, Octoxynol-9, Simethicone, Tetrasodium EDTA Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Mandelic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). Like other AHAs, it helps exfoliate the surface of the skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. Mandelic acid helps with: Due to it having a larger molecular size than glycolic acid, mandelic acid is able to penetrate the skin more slowly and evenly. This makes it gentler and less irritating, making it a great option for sensitive or beginner skin. Despite being milder, mandelic acid is still an effective exfoliant that improves skin texture and tone over time. What makes mandelic acid stand out from other AHAs? It has antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These traits make it a great option for acne-prone or problem skin by reducing active breakouts and fading post-acne marks. Studies show that mandelic acid (especially when combined with salicylic acid) can significantly reduce pimples and hyperpigmentation while causing fewer side effects than stronger acids. Mandelic acid is effective in concentrations of 5% and up with an ideal pH range of 3-4 for at-home use. Like other AHAs, it’s important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your newly exfoliated skin. However, unlike glycolic acid, mandelic acid is light-sensitive. Be sure your mandelic acid is packaged in opaque containers to ensure it stays stable and effective. In short, mandelic a