Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum vs Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.7/9.8 vs Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture at 5.9/9.8. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum
FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture
Score comparison
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Glow Recipe WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Glow Recipe WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
15% overlapOnly in Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum
28 unique
Shared ingredients
5 in common
Only in Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture
17 unique
Why Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum comes out ahead
Where Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 7.6 compared to Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture's 2.0. Its formula features Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, and Mandelic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 6.8 here versus 6.1 for Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum brings Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, and Mandelic Acid as actives, while peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture relies on Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract and Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract does the heavy lifting
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.7, Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum delivers strong value. Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture sits at the premium level with a 5.9 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum or Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture?
Based on ingredient analysis, Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum and Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum and Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.