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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.1/9.8 vs COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid at 6.2/9.8. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum wins for active ingredients.
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 active ingredient strength, scoring 7.4 compared to COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid's 3.2. Its formula features Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, and Mandelic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.5 here versus 6.0 for COSRX BHA Blackhead 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 BHA Blackhead Power Liquid relies on Niacinamide and Arginine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
COSRX BHA Blackhead 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 6.2, COSRX BHA Blackhead 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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