Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NourishMax Herbal Infused Blemish Defense versus Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on January 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
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 harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Facial Treatment
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
NourishMax Herbal Infused Blemish Defense 26 ingredients
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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 🎉
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NourishMax Herbal Infused Blemish Defense 26 ingredients
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
NourishMax Herbal Infused Blemish Defense 26 ingredients
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
Ethyl Macadamiate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Coconut Alkanes • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Rosa Moschata Seed Oil • Salicylic Acid • Squalane • Curcuma Longa Root Oil • Melaleuca Quinquenervia Leaf Oil • Bisabolol • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Phloretin • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Amber Powder • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
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
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Ingredients Explained
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Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateNourishMax Herbal Infused Blemish Defense contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 AcidNourishMax Herbal Infused Blemish Defense contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
Bisabolol comes from German chamomile essential oil. Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Bisabolol helps soothe skin. It does this by blocking the inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
Bisabolol also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Learn more about BisabololNourishMax Herbal Infused Blemish Defense contains this as ingredient number 13.
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
NourishMax Herbal Infused Blemish Defense 26 ingredients
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
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NourishMax Herbal Infused Blemish Defense 26 ingredients
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum 36 ingredients
Reviews
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NourishMax Herbal Infused Blemish Defense 26 ingredients
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
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