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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.1/9.8 vs Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser at 7.1/9.8. 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 Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser's 4.1. 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 6.0 for Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser. 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 murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser relies on Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, and Glycolic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum is better if you have
Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser is better if you have
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.1, Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum delivers strong value. Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser sits at the premium level with a 7.1 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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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