AKT London The Foaming Body Scrub SC.02 After Thunder vs Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.7/9.8 vs AKT London The Foaming Body Scrub SC.02 After Thunder at 5.6/9.8. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum wins for active ingredients.
Head to head

The Foaming Body Scrub SC.02 After Thunder
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum
Score comparison
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum takes this one, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Glow Recipe WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
3% overlapOnly in AKT London The Foaming Body Scrub SC.02 After Thunder
34 unique
Only in Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum
32 unique
Why Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum comes out ahead
Where Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 7.6 compared to AKT London The Foaming Body Scrub SC.02 After Thunder's 2.0. Its formula features Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, and Mandelic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum brings Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, and Mandelic Acid as actives, while aKT London The Foaming Body Scrub SC.02 After Thunder relies on Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract, Caffeine, and Tocopheryl Acetate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
AKT London The Foaming Body Scrub SC.02 After Thunder is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract does the heavy lifting
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.7 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Our verdict
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: AKT London The Foaming Body Scrub SC.02 After Thunder or Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum?
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.
Do AKT London The Foaming Body Scrub SC.02 After Thunder and Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between AKT London The Foaming Body Scrub SC.02 After Thunder and Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.