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cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion 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 moisturisers 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 6.4 for cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion brings Niacinamide, Ceramide Np, and Ceramide Ap 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 PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion is better if you have
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum is better if you have
At budget pricing with a score of 8.2, cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion delivers strong value. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum sits at the mid-range level with a 8.1 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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 PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion 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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