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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.1/9.8 vs COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid at 6.8/9.8. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum wins for hydration.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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Where Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 6.5 compared to COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid's 4.0. With Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Butylene Glycol in its top ingredients, Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 7.4 here versus 5.0 for COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum brings Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, and Mandelic Acid as actives, while cOSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid relies on Glycolic Acid and Niacinamide. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid is better if you have
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum is better if you have
At budget pricing with a score of 6.8, COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid is a decent pick. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum sits at the mid-range level with a 8.1 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Based on ingredient analysis, Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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