Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA and AHA Salicylic Serum

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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~Yay

"The Strawberry Smooth BHA and AHA Serum is a very gentle blend of BHA and AHA, the two chemical exfoliants. One works on the top surface to smooth out texture and roughness and brighten up the skin, and BHA works deeper within the pore to help with deeper bumpy congestion, clogged pores, and even acne. There's a little bit of fragrance in this one, but it's very light and it's not a heavily scented product."

AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

~Yay

"It targets acne in cute and fun packaging, which isn't something I'm used to since most acne care looks very clinical and boring. [...] Is it my absolute favorite acne treatment? No, that's adapalene for me, but acne is nuanced and I think [...] this might be the right treatment for some people. I'd rather see a product like this on the market next to a standard salicylic acid serum with no added fluff, [...] so you have distinct options to choose from."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

~Nay

"I would recommend this over those other two almost any day of the week probably any day actually any day of the week it's better formulated"

Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.23M subs

~Nay

"I mean they've done a good job, I can't smell that pungent smell, but I would never put fragrance in with acids. For me that is a big problem because acids are already likely to be irritating the skin. Add that with the chance of getting contact dermatitis, and anyone with skin of color, because I'm a cosmetic formulator for skin of color, I would never recommend this combination. The cost is 39 pounds for 30 mls. I mean that's insane, that's almost a pound per mil."

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"I mean they've done a good job, I can't smell that pungent smell, but I would never put fragrance in with acids. For me that is a big problem because acids are already likely to be irritating the skin. Add that with the chance of getting contact dermatitis, and anyone with skin of color, because I'm a cosmetic formulator for skin of color, I would never recommend this combination. The cost is 39 pounds for 30 mls. I mean that's insane, that's almost a pound per mil."

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"Baobab and allantoin is in there so it is an anti-inflammatory as well, and plus it's got azelaic acid which is a wonderful ingredient, it helps with red marks. [...] However, it does contain fragrance. Even though it's natural fragrance, it's not my favorite because it can lead to contact dermatitis in 3 to 4% of the population, and when we're dealing with skin of color that's not good because for us any form of inflammation can lead to hyperpigmentation."

Dr. Jenny Liu

324k subs

~Yay

"If you have all of those as your skin concerns, for example Glow Recipe they have a Strawberry Smooth BHA and AHA Salicylic Acid Serum, which combines AHA and BHA to more effectively target your concerns."

James Welsh

1.58M subs

~Yay

"If you're looking for more even toned skin, I actually think the Glow Recipe strawberry exfoliating serum is just amazing."

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"I don't use this daily."

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"And I did. Now again, I've been using it daily. I noticed my skin was getting a bit texture back. Daily for three months. I love this so much. It's just got everything in it. In the evening, I can cleanse, toner, this serum, moisturize, and I'm done because I just feel like this has so much good in it and it's been incredible for my skin texture and especially my rosacea as well. It's such a nice, nice gentle exfoliant. This is an incredible product."

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"If you're looking for more even toned skin, I actually think the Glow Recipe strawberry exfoliating serum is just amazing."

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"Glow Recipe's exfoliants are my go-to products. [...] The strawberry exfoliating serum is one of my absolute favorites that I always repurchase."

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"I don't use this every day but I could potentially use it every day because it is so gentle. I tend to use this every other day or I'll start using it for a couple days where I feel like my skin needs a bit of exfoliating attention. [...] You still get a good percentage of exfoliation but it's packed in a much gentler formulation that is kind of an all-round usage product as well, which I absolutely love. [...] The BHA toner is one of the best toners for my skin. It loves it so so much."

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"We have hyaluronic acid and allantoin which is one of my favorite soothing ingredients, [...] ambibolol which is a brightening ingredient as well. I've been using this for about four weeks now and [...] the first thing I always notice when I use Glow Recipe products is my pore size, especially when it's on my nose. [...] I love these products, is there a Glow Recipe product that I don't like? No, I love it."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

~Yay

"After testing this for more than a month and a half, [...] this strawberry smooth BHA AHA salicylic serum blew my mind and the pores right off of my face. [...] This serum feels like an excellent starter pack to basically all of your acne rosacea needs. [...] It goes on very smooth, it plays so well with other Glow Recipe products, and it [...] does make my skin look very glowy. The peeling is minimal, like a two or three out of ten."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it can get into a pore rather than just working on the surface. That is why it has long-standing evidence for blackheads and milder acne.

Source: DermNet

Alpha hydroxy acids

Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA and AHA Salicylic Serum?

A gentle dual-exfoliant serum combining salicylic acid (BHA) and an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) with strawberry extract, designed to smooth texture, brighten skin, and help with acne and clogged pores.

Is Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA and AHA Salicylic Serum worth it?

The gurus are split. 5 of the 7 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 2 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 69%.

What is Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA and AHA Salicylic Serum's Guru Score?

Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA and AHA Salicylic Serum holds a Guru Score of 69%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 7 expert reviewers we have collected.