# Dr. Dennis Gross skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/dr-dennis-gross The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada. Dr. Dennis Gross is an American skincare brand founded in 2000 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited since 2024. [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240205308392/en/Shiseido-Americas-Completes-Acquisition-of-Dr.-Dennis-Gross-Skincare) [corp.shiseido.com](https://corp.shiseido.com/en/ir/pdf/ir20231223_026.pdf) Dr. Dennis Gross is beloved for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum), nourishing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers, all driven by meticulously crafted formulas. Its products suit dry, sensitive, oily, and combination skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel for acne-prone skin, the Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster for skin with dark spots, and the [Advanced Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinol) + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum for mature skin. These thoughtfully selected ingredients work together to support overall skin health and balance. This page covers some of the most popular Dr. Dennis Gross products; for the whole Dr. Dennis Gross range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgb0a8aeb275). ### Other Dr. Dennis Gross products #### Other products - [Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/dr-dennis-gross/alpha-beta-universal-daily-peel/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$124.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BM9PQGCS?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/dr-dennis-gross/advanced-retinol-ferulic-triple-correction-eye-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [CA$97.00 at Sephora](https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/dr-dennis-gross-skincare-advanced-retinol-ferulic-triple-correction-eye-serum-P474825?skuId=2496420) - [Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/dr-dennis-gross/hyaluronic-marine-hydration-booster/for/dark-spots) — High fit ## People Say ★4.6 Overall rating based on 3.5k+ reviews Reviewers most often praise Dr. Dennis Gross for professional-level results, smoothing fine lines, and lightweight textures. The most common complaints are skin irritation and a high price tag. Sources: lovi.care, drdennisgross.com, sephora.ph, sephora.my, influenster.com, spacenk.com, and more ## Questions and answers ### Is Dr. Dennis Gross worth it? Dr. Dennis Gross is worth it because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The [Advanced Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/retinol) + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) helps smooth mature skin, while [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) in the Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster supports moisture. [The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10692106/) [Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) ### What are Dr. Dennis Gross's best products? The Dr. Dennis Gross products on this page include the Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel, the Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum, and the Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster. Lovi rates the Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Superior for acne-prone skin and High for oily skin, oily acne-prone skin, dark spots, combination skin, and mature skin. The Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster rates High for all skin types including dry and sensitive skin. ### Which Dr. Dennis Gross moisturizer is best for dry skin? The Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster is the best Dr. Dennis Gross moisturizer for dry skin, for which Lovi rates it High. Sodium hyaluronate helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging. [Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) ### Does Dr. Dennis Gross cause breakouts? Dr. Dennis Gross is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand offers products like the Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel and the Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster that rate High to Superior for acne-prone skin. These treatments help support clear skin without clogging pores. ### Is Dr. Dennis Gross fragrance-free? No, because only 1 of the 3 Dr. Dennis Gross products on this page lists no fragrance. The brand's Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel and Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster both contain fragrance. ### What are the key ingredients in Dr. Dennis Gross products? Dr. Dennis Gross products include retinol, [glycolic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycolic-acid), and sodium hyaluronate among their key ingredients. Sodium hyaluronate helps improve skin quality and signs of aging. [Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) [Archives of Dermatology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) ### How do I build a Dr. Dennis Gross skincare routine? To build a Dr. Dennis Gross routine, use the Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel serum, the Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum, and the Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster moisturizer. Lovi rates the Dr. Dennis Gross-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Where can I buy Dr. Dennis Gross, and how much does it cost? Dr. Dennis Gross products on this page are available at stores in Canada. Prices range from CA$97.00 to CA$124.00, with most falling between CA$97.00 and CA$124.00. ### What are good alternatives to Dr. Dennis Gross? Good alternatives to Dr. Dennis Gross include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar brands have dedicated pages on Lovi. ### Dr. Dennis Gross vs CeraVe: which is better? Dr. Dennis Gross is comparable to CeraVe, as Lovi rates both brands as having a Superior fit for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Prices for the Dr. Dennis Gross products on this page range from CA$97.00 to CA$124.00. ### Who owns Dr. Dennis Gross, and where is it from? Dr. Dennis Gross is an American brand founded in 2000, owned by Shiseido Company, Limited since 2024. [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240205308392/en/Shiseido-Americas-Completes-Acquisition-of-Dr.-Dennis-Gross-Skincare) [corp.shiseido.com](https://corp.shiseido.com/en/ir/pdf/ir20231223_026.pdf) ### Is Dr. Dennis Gross cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Dr. Dennis Gross as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Dr. Dennis Gross's key ingredients - [Vitamin A antagonizes decreased cell growth and elevated collagen-degrading matrix metalloproteinases and stimulates collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10692106/) Retinol · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000 - [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 - [Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) Retinol · Archives of Dermatology, 2007 - [Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27261203/) Retinol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017 - [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol, Bakuchiol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019 - [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016 - [Topical Application of Centella asiatica in Wound Healing: Recent Insights into Mechanisms and Clinical Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39458583/) Centella asiatica extract · Pharmaceutics, 2024 - [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) Ceramides · Scientific Reports, 2022 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30548170/) Glycolic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 - [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020 - [The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30858720/) Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019 - [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel water · Phytochemistry, 2001 - [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023 - [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 - [Effects of seaweed Laminaria japonica extracts on skin moisturizing activity in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752034/) Marine algae · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013 - [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023 - [Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31239743/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019 - [A novel facial moisturizer containing Saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier restoration following intense pulsed light treatment: a randomized split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41211697/) Saccharide isomerate · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025 - [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Saccharide isomerate · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025 - [Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35279940/) Saccharide isomerate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023 ## Similar brands - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cerave) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cetaphil) - 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Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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