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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.1/9.8 vs Paula's Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant at 7.2/9.8. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum wins for active ingredients.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum edges ahead, winning 2 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 Paula's Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant's 3.4. 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 5.8 for Paula's Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant. 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 paula's Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant relies on Salicylic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Chamomilla Recutita (Matrucaria) Flower 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
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant 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 edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Paula's Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant is still a solid pick.
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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