Some beauty products come and go, but the truly great ones? They stick around for decades—and for good reason. In a recent survey of more than 400 NewBeauty readers,* we asked them to name their favorite beauty products of 2025, and one product rose to the top: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel.
This iconic dermatologist-developed treatment has been a cult favorite for over 20 years. The brand sells one of these peels every three seconds, and counts Chrissy Teigen, Kim Kardashian, Selena Gomez, Constance Wu, Lily Aldridge, Olivia Culpo, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Lea Michele and Elizabeth Lail among its celebrity fans.
The two-step peel is easy to use and just as effective. Step 1 uses five alpha and beta hydroxy acids—including glycolic, lactic and salicylic acid—to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, refine pores and smooth texture. Wait two minutes, then swipe on Step 2, which delivers 12 antioxidants, including resveratrol, vitamin C and green tea extract to neutralize the acids while hydrating and delivering anti-aging ingredients for balanced, glowing skin—all without irritation.
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Along with its laundry list of celebrity fans, our readers are equally devoted. A 66-year-old summed up years of loyalty: “Used them for years and still the best for exfoliating skin.” A 48-year-old noted the treatment “helps my skin look younger,” while a 53-year-old praised its versatility, calling it “wonderful for acne prone skin with large pores” while also providing “resurfacing as well as anti-aging” benefits.
With a fan base that spans generations and A-listers, this peel isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
*Source: BeautyEngine Advanced Research, 2026
