Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum versus HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on September 02, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum 44 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum 44 ingredients
Water • Methylpropanediol • C9-12 Alkane • Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Salicylic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Mandelic Acid • Succinic Acid • Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract • Azelaic Acid • Allantoin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Bisabolol • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract • Niacinamide • Glucosamine • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Saccharomyces Ferment • Dextrin • Polydextrose • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Amylopectin • Butylene Glycol • Succinoglycan • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Lauroyl Lysine • Sodium Phytate • Lecithin • Aminomethyl Propanol • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Parfum
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycolic Acid • Glycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Propanediol • Glyceryl Stearate • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil • Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil • Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil • Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Lactic Acid • Phytic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Oryza Sativa Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Superoxide Dismutase • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract • Sodium PCA • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Tocopherol • Sea Salt • Sodium Lactate • Citric Acid • Lecithin • Phenethyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Maltodextrin • Xanthan Gum • Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Carrageenan • Dehydroacetic Acid • Silica • Benzyl Alcohol • Soybean Peroxidase
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidGlow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateGlow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
It is believed the preservation property comes from salicylic acid and ammonium salt, neither of which are involved in the fermentation process.
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateGlow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinGlow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumGlow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum 44 ingredients
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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
sayumi
not worth it
feels sticky and fragrance is super strong ur better off getting a different exfoliant and its super expensive for what it is
HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum 44 ingredients
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