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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum vs YISE Beauty Your Favorite Ex™ Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin

Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum scores 8.7/9.8 vs YISE Beauty Your Favorite Ex™ Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin at 7.2/9.8. Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

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Glow Recipe

Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum

exfoliantmid-range
8.7
VS
YISE Beauty Your Favorite Ex™ Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin
YISE Beauty

Your Favorite Ex™ Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin

exfoliantpremium
7.2

Score comparison

Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

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3
Glow Recipe wins 2
Tied 3
YISE Beauty wins 0
8.7Glow Recipe
+1.5vs
7.2YISE Beauty

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Glow Recipe WINS
6.8
3.4
Glow Recipe
YISE Beauty

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Glow Recipe
YISE Beauty

Active Ingredient Strength

Glow Recipe WINS
7.6
3.7
Glow Recipe
YISE Beauty

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Glow Recipe
YISE Beauty

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Glow Recipe
YISE Beauty

Ingredient face-off

3% overlap
33Glow Recipe
1Shared
20YISE Beauty

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 YISE Beauty Your Favorite Ex™ Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin's 3.7. 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 3.4 for YISE Beauty Your Favorite Ex™ Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin. 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 yISE Beauty Your Favorite Ex™ Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin relies on Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, and Ectoin. 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

YISE Beauty Your Favorite Ex™ Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin 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. YISE Beauty Your Favorite Ex™ Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin sits at the premium level with a 7.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+1.5 lead

Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

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8.7Glow Recipe
vs
7.2YISE Beauty

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Acid Serum or YISE Beauty Your Favorite Ex™ Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin?

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 YISE Beauty Your Favorite Ex™ Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin 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 YISE Beauty Your Favorite Ex™ Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.