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IOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening scores 9.0/9.8 vs Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum at 8.7/9.8. IOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening wins for gentle formulation.
IOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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6 in common
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Where IOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening really shines is irritation risk, scoring 7.7 compared to Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum's 9.5. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum includes fragrance ingredients like Fragrance/Parfum, which can be a concern for reactive skin.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 7.6 here versus 7.0 for IOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
IOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening brings Ascorbic Acid, Gluconolactone, and Glutathione 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.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum is better if you have
IOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening is better if you have
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.7, Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum is a decent pick. IOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening sits at the premium level with a 9.0 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
IOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, IOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening 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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