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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.1/9.8 and Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream scores 8.3/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 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 5.4 for Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream brings Niacinamide, Adenosine, and Ceramide Np 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
Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream is better if you have
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream gets the nod here with its 8.3 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
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, Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream 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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