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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.7/9.8 and Topicals Faded Brightening Bundle for Discoloration on Face & Body (UNSCENTED) scores 8.9/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
25 unique
8 in common
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These two moisturisers 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.
Topicals Faded Brightening Bundle for Discoloration on Face & Body (UNSCENTED) brings Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, and Oxidized Glutathione 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
Topicals Faded Brightening Bundle for Discoloration on Face & Body (UNSCENTED) is better if you have
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Topicals Faded Brightening Bundle for Discoloration on Face & Body (UNSCENTED) gets the nod here with its 8.9 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, Topicals Faded Brightening Bundle for Discoloration on Face & Body (UNSCENTED) 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.
Honest skincare intel. No jargon, no gatekeeping — just the ingredients decoded.
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