Glow Recipe Strawberry Smoothing Salicylic Acid Serum – Blemish Clarifying Skin Care, AHA BHA Exfoliant + Pore Minimizer + Plumping Hyaluronic Acid + Brightening Allantoin – Korean Face Serum, 30ml
| Benefits: |
Smooth texture & prevent breakouts |
|---|---|
| Targets: |
Blemishes & uneven texture |
| Clinically Effective Ingredients: |
BHA + AHA |
About the product
Meet Strawberry Smooth: Gently smooth texture, clear breakouts, and refine pores, while calming skin with our most powerful, yet gentle daily clarifying BHA+AHA serum.
Powered by our 10% Clarity Acid Complex™–a special blend of 2% salicylic acid & mandelic acid (AHA+BHA), strawberry, azelaic acid, and succinic acid–this serum gently smooths texture, clears breakouts, and refines pores, while calming skin. These clarifying qualities are balanced with hydrating & soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid & allantoin to add moisture and protect your skin for a soft-glow finish. It’s time to ditch over drying acid treatments & get Strawberry smooth!
The shelf life for this product once opened, is 12 months.
SELF Healthy Beauty Awards ‘Best Facial Exfoliant’ 2022
CEW Beauty Creator Award 'Best Indi Skincare' 2022
About Glow Recipe: Glow Recipe creates clean, clinically-effective, fruit-powered skincare for glowing skin. Anchored in Korean skincare philosophies, this sensorial skincare line develops innovative formulas that pair antioxidant-rich fruit with gentle yet powerful actives for real results and your healthiest, glowiest skin yet. Vegan. Cruelty-free.
10% Clarity Acid Complex™
- 2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (BHA): Closer to skin’s pH level, this encapsulated form of salicylic acid gently dissolves blemish-causing buildup and balances oil with minimized irritation.
- Mandelic Acid (AHA) A larger exfoliating molecule that smooths rough texture and slowly penetrates for minimal irritation.
Strawberry:
Naturally occurring enzymes found in strawberry water and leaf extract work to hydrate & resurface skin while reducing production of excess oil.
Azelaic Acid Liposome:
Boosts the performance of salicylic acid to gently calm sensitized, blemish-prone skin and provide a brightened complexion.
Succinic Acid:
A naturally derived acid that hydrates, soothes, & decongests your skin
Hyaluronic Acid:
A holy grail hydrator that retains 1000 times its weight in water and plumps and restores moisture to the skin (a.k.a all day hydration!)
Allantoin:
A moisturizing skin protectant that also smooths the skin.
Bisabolol:
A soothing form of vitamin B with skin brightening benefits.
Free Of:
Parabens, Mineral Oil, Silicones, Phthalates, Drying Alcohols, Synthetic Dyes, & Synthetic Fragrance. Vegan & Cruelty-free.
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Water/Aqua/Eau, Methylpropanediol, C9-12 Alkane, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Salicylic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Mandelic Acid, Succinic Acid, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Leaf Extract, Azelaic Acid, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Flower Extract, Niacinamide, Glucosamine, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) 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, Fragrance/Parfum.
This serum is gentle enough to use daily, both morning & night. Dispense 1–2 pumps and gently pat onto a clean face and neck until fully absorbed. During the day, follow with sunscreen after moisturizer.
Pro Tip:
Double serum with our other serums for double the benefits! We recommend applying your serums in order of density, starting with the thinnest, more lightweight of treatments.
Double Serum Combinations:
Strawberry + Plum Serum = Clarify + Plump
Strawberry + Avocado Serum = Clarify + Soothe
Strawberry + Guava Serum = Clarify + Brighten
Strawberry + Dew Drops = Clarify + Instantly Glow
What is the proper way to store my Strawberry Serum?
Keep in a cool, dry place. Do not keep in direct light.
Can you use it day and night?
Yes! If this is your first time using an acid treatment we recommend patch testing first and gradually introducing the serum into your routine. Our formula is gentle enough to be used either day or night or both, even with the high percentage of acids. The encapsulated salicylic acid we chose is closer to skin’s natural pH level while the mandelic acid is a larger exfoliating molecule that penetrates skin slowly - both producing real results with minimized irritation.
If used during the day, make sure to wear sunscreen at the end of your skincare routine.
Are there any other ingredients to avoid when using this serum?
This formula pairs great with most ingredients, except benzoyl peroxide. There’s a common misconception that salicylic acid (BHA) cannot be used while using retinol products, which is not the case. The two ingredients can actually work synergistically together to be more effective. People with oily skin that are not particularly sensitive may be able to tolerate using both on a daily basis. People with more dry or sensitive skin, can ease into using both ingredients into their routine by using a salicylic acid formula in the day and retinol at night. As always, we recommend patch testing.
At Glow Recipe, we’re committed to glowing responsibly, creating products that are good for your skin and the planet. In partnership with Pact Collective, we aim to give your glow empties a second life! To learn more about our sustainability initiatives
