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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.1/9.8 vs neutrogena Visibly Clear Shine & Pore Gel Exfoliant Matifiant at 6.7/9.8. 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 neutrogena Visibly Clear Shine & Pore Gel Exfoliant Matifiant's 3.3. Its formula features Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, and Mandelic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 6.5 here versus 4.1 for neutrogena Visibly Clear Shine & Pore Gel Exfoliant Matifiant. 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 neutrogena Visibly Clear Shine & Pore Gel Exfoliant Matifiant relies on Salicylic Acid, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, and Citrus Tangerina Extract. 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
neutrogena Visibly Clear Shine & Pore Gel Exfoliant Matifiant is better if you have
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.1 score, which is solid value at that tier.
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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