Comparison between Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum vs. Medicube Zero Pore One-day Serum

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36 Ingredients 42

1
Water
1
Water
2
Methylpropanediol
2
Gluconolactone
3
C9-12 Alkane
3
Methylpropanediol
4
Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract
4
Glycerin
5
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
5
Propanediol
6
Salicylic Acid
6
Tromethamine
7
Pentylene Glycol
7
Polyglycerin-3
8
Mandelic Acid
8
Niacinamide
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Uniqueness24 out of 36
66.7%
Uniqueness30 out of 42
71.4%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
12 out of 36
33%
chemical
14 out of 36
39%
natural
9 out of 42
21%
chemical
25 out of 42
60%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Allantoin#12Sodium Hyaluronate#131,2-Hexanediol#22Butylene Glycol#27
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#6Allantoin#12
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#12Salicylic Acid#6Citric Acid#35
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#41,2-Hexanediol#9Butylene Glycol#12Allantoin#19Sodium Hyaluronate#26
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#15Allantoin#19Glycolic Acid#21
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 4
Allantoin#19Citric Acid#10Salicylic Acid#15Lactic Acid#20Glycolic Acid#21

Detailed view

Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum vs. Medicube Zero Pore One-day Serum
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2Gluconolactone

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Acne fighting
Lifting
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Gluconolactone belongs to poly hydroxy acids (PHA). It’s very similar to AHAs chemically, that’s why it is usually presented as a «Next Generation AHA». It has all the benefits of AHA but it doesn’t irritate the skin. It’s a strong natural antioxidant which is as strong as Tocopherol or Ascorbic Acid.

Position 3

#3C9-12 Alkane

Origin: No information
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#3Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Astringent
Moisturizing
Softening
Anti-aging
Lightening
Nutrifying
Rejuvenation
Tones up skin
Hair follicle nutrition
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 5

#5Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Origin: chemical
Role: Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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