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OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer scores 8.9/9.8 vs Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum at 8.1/9.8. OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer wins for hydration.
OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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8 in common
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Where OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.8 compared to Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum's 6.5. With Glycerin, Synthetic Beeswax, and Polyglutamic Acid in its top ingredients, OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer scores 8.4 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.
OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer brings Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, and Colloidal Gold 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
OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer is better if you have
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.1 score, which is solid value at that tier.
OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer 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, OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer 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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