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Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum scores 9.0/9.8 vs Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum at 8.1/9.8. Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum wins for hydration.
Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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7 in common
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Where Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.6 compared to Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum's 6.5. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Pentylene Glycol in its top ingredients, Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum scores 7.8 here versus 7.4 for Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum brings Niacinamide, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, and Adenosine 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
Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum is better if you have
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.1, Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum is a decent pick. Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum sits at the premium level with a 9.0 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum 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, Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum 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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