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Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad scores 8.8/9.8 vs Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum at 8.1/9.8. Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad wins for active ingredients.
Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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Where Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum's 7.4. Its formula features Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad scores 7.1 here versus 6.5 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.
Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad brings Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid 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
Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad is better if you have
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad gets the nod here with its 8.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad 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, Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad 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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