How do you like to receive your skincare recommendations? Friends, perhaps, or family members may be helpful, not to mention certain, ahem, publications (hi!). There are also a number of celebrities who tend to offer excellent advice when it comes to buying new products – and it helps when they have flawless skin of their own to advertise results of said products. Emily Ratajkowski is the latest celebrity to whom we're paying attention – and it's largely because her recent recommendation just so happens to be something Grazia's beauty team also swears by.
When asked by W Magazine, ‘What’s a major skincare investment you’ve made that was worth it?' Ratajkowski's answer was Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Peels. ‘They’re not cheap, but they’re worth the price,' she said. 'They are the best for exfoliating your skin. I never used to exfoliate, but now I do. I’ve noticed a huge improvement in the texture and tonal quality of my skin.’
Well, we're not surprised. These pads were 25 years in the making and have been one of the products which really put the brand on the map. Dr. Gross himself said, ‘I created the daily two-step peel to provide you with instant results, and no down time, you will see long term benefits from daily consistent use.’ As mentioned, our beauty team also vouches for them.
How do you use them? Well, they’re technically not pads - they’re more like wipes. Think of them as mini chemical peels, but super gentle – none of that harsh, skin-stripping stuff. As someone who’s a longtime lover of the brand’s iconic mask (one of the best LED masks) , I decided to add these into my routine to help brighten and even out my skin tone - and they’ve been a game changer. I started slowly, as recommended, using them every three days in week one, then every other day, and I eventually worked my way up to daily use. I even cut the wipes in half to make them last longer (they’re expensive, so every bit counts). Used in combination with the LED mask, my skin has genuinely never looked glowier.
Sameeha Shaik, beauty writer says: ‘As an acne-prone gal, I am always very reluctant to try beauty buys laden with acids that are geared towards renewing the skin. The 'renewing' I can certainly get on board with, but the process of getting there is a battle my skin is often too sensitive to fight. And when you already have a skin type that is prone to inflammation, it's always best to tread with caution. That said, I made an exception for the Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare's Alpha Beta Daily Peels, not least because of their cult-like status and five-star reviews with celebrity backing. Used daily, these no fuss wipes really are a one-stop solution for rejuvenation, no matter your skin type. For me, they helped to brighten, tame my breakouts and smooth my texture. But the best bit? They are available in varying strength grades so you can really build up your tolerance. Start off with a gentle exfoliation by way of the Ultra Gentle Peel before moving onto Universal and Extra Strength, which (if you're anything like me) is where you'll notice a real difference.’
Our beauty team is sold, so is Emrata and so are the 3,000 people that have given the product five star review.
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This two-step treatment uses a cocktail of Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids to reveal an even, refreshed and balanced complexion.
Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..