Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum vs The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.7/9.8 and The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity scores 8.7/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum
Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
The Ordinary WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
The Ordinary WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
15% overlapOnly in Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum
26 unique
Shared ingredients
7 in common
Only in The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity
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.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity scores 8.4 here versus 7.6 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.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum brings Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, and Mandelic Acid as actives, while the Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity relies on Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1. 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
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum gets the nod here with its 8.7 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
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 The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity?
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 The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity 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 The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Firmness and Elasticity?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.