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For an extra even tan, exfoliate skin thoroughly with a product like Dr. Dennis Gross’s Alpha Beta® Peel. This will help the Glow Pad formula penetrate the skin, and ensure streak-free color.

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™

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It’s fine to want a tan; it’s not fine to lay out in the sun without SPF. The solution: Dr. Dennis Gross’ Alpha Beta® Glow Pads, which give you even, natural-looking color minus the skin damage. Each single-use towelette has customized sunless tanning ingredients, exfoliators, and anti-aging complexes. Plus they’re totally odorless, so you won’t be left smelling like a bottle of Banana Boat.

How it Works

Each tiny wipe has major science behind it. First, soy protein kick-starts collagen production and activates the body’s own melanin, so the color you get is completely customized. Microencapsulated DHA is what allows the pigment to develop over time and also ensures an odorless, streak-free application. Then, Alpha & Beta Hydroxy Acids exfoliate, tighten pores, eliminate blackheads, and help fade existing sunspots. Finally, active vitamin D works as a topical supplement—no seasonal affective disorder here!

How to Use

You’ll want to use this product on your face, neck, and chest in order to avoid a noticeable contrast, but also feel free to use on arms, legs, or wherever else color is desired. Apply to dry, clean skin using small circular motions to avoid missing any areas. For light color, perform one circular rotation, for medium color, do two to three circular rotations, and for dark color, repeat circular rotations until the pad is completely dry. Wash hands immediately after use, or use gloves while applying.

Vitamin D   Topical Supplement gives sun kissed glow without sun; makes other vitamins work better
Glycolic Acid   Reduces visible signs of aging
Lactic Acid   A naturally-occurring Alpha Hydroxy Acid that helps speed up cell renewal
Willow Bark Extract   Clears pores & also exfoliates; natural alternative to Salicylic Acid
Soy Protein   Kick-starts collagen production and ensures a more natural hue for rich, long-lasting color
Encapsulated DHA   Provides time-released color
Vitamins A, C, E   Potent antioxidants that prevent collagen breakdown
Vitamin B   Helps reduce pore size and provides wound healing
Phospholipids   Natural substance that draws moisture from the air & seals it into the skin
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They work :)

These little pads are awesome, they have no scent....they are full of moisture and at the end you have a nice tan/glow. I got such a nice tan in three days from them I needed darker makeup. I usually don't tan my face because it's so sensitive but these have made a difference and I didn't even break out from them.

A plus

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Great Self-Tanner

Love this product and recommend it to friends all the time. Great way to exfoliate before tanning, and the packaging makes it very travel-friendly.

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Did not notice any difference

I used these prior to being in a wedding to try to even tans lines on my chest and just brighten my décolleté. I was told by my spa that this was exactly what they should be used for. Unfortunately, I didn't notice any color change. I was really disappointed because I really like this skincare line.

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not accident proof

I have a tendency of messing up self tanners. Somehow or another I always end up patchy. So after reading about tons of different products this one seemed impossible to mess up. But thats wrong. I used this on my face and body, and it looked great on my face. I was super blotchy around my belly though. Just be careful using it

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tans well

This product will definitely tan you in a natural way but you can still smell the fake tan odor, even the next day. I haven't seen the anti-aging benefits yet but maybe I just need to use it longer.

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Absolutely love this product!!

I am a sunless tanning fanatic and have tried TONS of products. None of them work as well as these glow pads! I love the color, its lasts, and it looks very natural. TRY THIS!

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My summer staple for keeping color in my complexion

I use these pads faithfully from May-Sep - giving me a "got a little sun on my lunch hour" look. The color lasts about 3 days for me, so I go thru about 2/week. The first day is a bit bold, so I sometimes tone it down a bit with sheer powder foundation, but days 2-3 are PERFECT. The more you use the towelette on your face, the deeper the color. For less color, just wipe a few times and toss the towelette. For deeper color, use all over face/neck until you feel the towelette has nothing else to offer. Experiment on a Saturday - see results on Sunday and learn...

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Love these!

I have been using these for over a year and its still the best face tanner I can find. I have to use them twice a week to make the tan last through the week. Easy to use and great to bring on vacation.

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Love it

This is the only self tanner I've found that gives me a great, natural glow. Absolutely love it, holy grail product for me.

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Super easy

I love these self tanning pads, because I am no expert at applying self tanner and I've never had a mishap with these. I even got a great compliment from my boyfriend after using it one night; he told me I looked like I was glowing! How fitting, I know! I cut/rip the pad into smaller strips and use it on my face and it works perfectly. I have pale irish skin in the winter months so I have to be carefull to use a self tanner that doesn't turn my skin orange and this one works perfectly for me! Never had streaks on my face or hands! I'll always keep these on hand!

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