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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.1/9.8 vs Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution at 7.4/9.8. 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 CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution's 3.5. 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 7.8 for Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution. 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 CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution relies on Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Allantoin. 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 CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution is better if you have
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum gets the nod here with its 8.1 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution 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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