Where Glow Recipe Vitamin C Brightening Korean Guava Toner Pads for Undereye & Cheeks really shines is irritation risk, scoring 9.5 compared to IOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening's 7.7. IOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening includes fragrance ingredients like Fragrance/Parfum and Limonene, which can be a concern for reactive skin.
Glow Recipe Vitamin C Brightening Korean Guava Toner Pads for Undereye & Cheeks brings Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, and Mandelic Acid as actives, while iOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening relies on Ascorbic Acid, Gluconolactone, and Glutathione. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.4, Glow Recipe Vitamin C Brightening Korean Guava Toner Pads for Undereye & Cheeks delivers strong value. IOPE Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening sits at the premium level with a 9.0 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
