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cerave Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser scores 8.2/9.8 and Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.1/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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These two cleansers 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 Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 7.4 here versus 6.9 for cerave Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
cerave Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum relies on Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, and Mandelic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
cerave Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser is better if you have
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 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.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, cerave Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser 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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