Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum vs Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.7/9.8 and Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum
B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Glow Recipe WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
TIEIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
7% overlapOnly in Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum
30 unique
Only in Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
40 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two exfoliants 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.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum brings Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, and Mandelic Acid as actives, while sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum relies on Niacinamide, Resveratrol, and Asiaticoside. 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
Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
- 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. Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum or Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum?
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 Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum 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 Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.