• Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads

Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads

"The OG at-home peel, in the version for skin that's already used to acids."

Our take
$94 Price at Sephora, checked Nov 2026.
The short answer

Yes if you already use acids and want faster-looking results on texture and dull, uneven tone. These two-step pads exfoliate with AHAs and BHA, then neutralize. Extra Strength is not a beginner product. If you've never used an exfoliating acid, start with the original.

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What it is

Two-step at-home peel pads with AHAs and BHA in an extra-strength formula, for texture and uneven-looking tone.

  • Format: two-step pads (step 1 exfoliates, step 2 neutralizes)
  • Size: 30 treatments plus 5 bonus
  • Extra strength formula
How to use
Swipe step 1 over clean, dry skin and wait 2 minutes. Swipe step 2. Start a few times a week before going daily. SPF every morning.

Our Take

Why it made the edit.

Why we love it
The two-step system is foolproof, and results on texture show up quickly.
Skip it if
You're new to acids, using a retinoid nightly, or your barrier is already irritated.
The catch
$94, and extra strength can sting or over-exfoliate. You'll need SPF every day.

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