These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Glow Recipe Korean Toner Pad Skin Care Kit for Pores, Dark Spots, and Skin Barrier Repair scores 9.8 here versus 5.8 for banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation brings Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, and Niacinamide as actives, while glow Recipe Korean Toner Pad Skin Care Kit for Pores, Dark Spots, and Skin Barrier Repair relies on Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, and Mandelic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
At premium pricing with a score of 8.5, banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation is a decent pick. Glow Recipe Korean Toner Pad Skin Care Kit for Pores, Dark Spots, and Skin Barrier Repair sits at the mid-range level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
