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Clear Skin Essentials

Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum

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

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 click here

FULL-SIZE (30 ml)

Cap

Recycling Instructions

Likely Curbside Recyclable. .Clean and put in your recycling bin

Material

% PCR

98%

Resin code

Carton

Recycling Instructions

Likely Curbside Recyclable. .Clean and put in your recycling bin

Material

Paper

% PCR

30%

Resin code

Bottle

Recycling Instructions

Pact Accepted. Clean and drop off at your nearest Pact collection bin.

Material

Glass

% PCR

70%

Resin code

Pump

Recycling Instructions

Pact Accepted. Clean and drop off at your nearest Pact collection bin.

Material

PP, SS, PE, and POM

% PCR

54%

Resin code

Made in USA

Real Results

100% had a visibly significant improvement in fine lines/wrinkles**
100% agree this serum has reduced their blackheads
96% agree this serum minimizes the appearance of their pores
96% agree this serum has reduced their breakouts/blemishes
93% had a visibly significant reduction in pore size**
93% agree this serum smoothed the texture and bumps on their skin
93% agree this serum helps reduce blemishes without overdrying their skin
93% agree this serum is not sticky or greasy
90% agree this serum diminishes post-acne hyperpigmentation
90% agree this serum helped prevent future breakouts
90% agree skin instantly appear less inflamed after application

*Based on a consumer use study of 31 participants after 4 weeks

**In a clinical study of 34 participants, after 4 weeks of use

The strawberry Serum is very smooth and non tacky. After using it for a week. I noticed a dramatic difference in my pores and texture in my skin. It also helped fade away my acne scars and clear my acne. I highly recommend if you are dealing with acne or have acne prone skin or just dry skin in general.
- Crystal

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Sustainability

Carbon Neutral

Recycle your empties with Pact

Clean Ingredients

Responsible Sourcing

100% recyclable & FSC-Certified paper packaging

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Reviewed by lisa h.

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I recommend this product

Age Range

35 - 44

Skin Type

Dry
Combination
Acne

Skin Concern

Dark spots
Uneven tone
Acne
Pores
Dryness

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

notice over night

I'm dealing with hormonal cystic, acne and this serum helped reduce the sizes overnight. I was in shock at how great and noticeably the result was. After one week my acne scars have lighten up a bit, the old pimples are almost gone, I don't feel or see any new pimples or cystic pimples at the moment. Which makes me so happy because I felt like I was getting a new one every day. I'm very pleased with this serum and will definitely continue to use and mostly repurchase when I run low. I highly recommend to family and friends.

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Reviewed by Ava

I recommend this product

Age Range

Under 18

Skin Type

Oily
Acne
Teen

Skin Concern

Acne
Pores

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

THIS IS AMAZING

My skin felt so smooth and soft and definitely helped with some of my acne/blemishes! My skin type is oily around the nose and chin. 10/10 recommend

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My skin loves all glow recipe! I’m so happy I found this brand!

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5 Stars

Such a great addition to my summertime face routine it’s very light weight and feels really nice on the skin definitely worth the purchase.

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Reviewed by Devin

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I recommend this product

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25 - 34

Skin Type

Sensitive
Ageing
Acne

Skin Concern

Dryness
Pores
Acne
Anti-aging

Rated 5 out of 5

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Game Changer!

I LOVE this serum! After adding it to my (mostly) daily routine, I noticed fewer blackheads overall, and a significant reduction of the cystic hormonal acne I'm prone to, including clearing up a months-old spot

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