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Glow Recipe

Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Serum 5ml

Name: Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Serum 5ml
Brand: Glow Recipe
Price: 1.50 USD
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Skin · Exfoliant

Highlights

Evidence-backed actives: salicylic acid, mandelic acid, azelaic acid, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate

Sulfate-free

Alcohol-free

Paraben-free

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Ingredients, in plain words

In label order. English and Korean names resolve to the same record.

Label captured · 31 of 36 parsed · 31 of 31 explained

Pregnancy: caution — contains Salicylic Acid☀ Contains Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid — wear SPF mornings✓ Sulfate-free✓ Alcohol-free✓ Paraben-free✓ Silicone-free✓ Vegan (by ingredients)May trigger fungal acne*Contains ingredients flagged for babies†Not recommended during pregnancyCan increase sun sensitivity — wear SPF

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*Community guideline based on the ingredient label — not medical advice.

†Screened against sourced pediatric and dermatology guidance for infant and child topical use. Absence of a flagged ingredient is not proof of safety, and this is not medical advice — see the graded breakdown and sources.

Water

물

Dissolves and evenly distributes many water-soluble ingredients

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula

3 sources

Methylpropanediol

메칠프로판디올

Helps dissolve and distribute other formula ingredients

dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula

2 sources

C9-12 Alkane

Formula role: dissolves other ingredients so they can blend into the formula.

dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula

2 sources

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

하이드록시프로필스타치포스페이트

Improves viscosity, stability, and cushion in creams and conditioners

adds volume or body to a formula; adjusts how thick or thin the product feels

2 sources

BHA exfoliant

Salicylic Acid · 살리실릭애씨드

Promotes shedding of surface scale through keratolytic action

stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use; leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

2 sources

Pentylene Glycol

펜틸렌글라이콜

Helps condition skin and supports short-term humectancy

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula

3 sources

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Mandelic Acid

만델릭애씨드

Exfoliates the skin surface and may improve texture and uneven tone

helps control microorganism growth in the product

3 sources

Succinic Acid

석시닉애씨드

Formula role: helps keep the formula's acidity level steady.

keeps a formula's pH steady; adds scent

2 sources

Azelaic Acid

아젤라익애씨드

Authorized or prescription formulations can treat acne or inflammatory lesions of rosacea, depending on jurisdiction

keeps a formula's pH steady; adds scent

3 sources

Allantoin

알란토인

Helps condition and soften the skin surface

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; helps calm skin discomfort or irritation

3 sources

Hyaluronic Acid (salt form)

Sodium Hyaluronate · 소듐하이알루로네이트

Pulls water into the skin for immediate hydration and a plumper look

draws moisture into the skin; leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

2 sources

Bisabolol

비사보롤

Conditions skin and can contribute a soothing feel

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; helps calm skin discomfort or irritation

2 sources

Vitamin B3

Niacinamide · 나이아신아마이드

Can improve the appearance of redness and uneven tone in some formulas

helps skin or hair feel smoother

2 sources

Glucosamine

글루코사민

Formula role: reduces static, mainly in hair products.

leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage; is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)

2 sources

Saccharomyces Ferment

효모발효물

Provides fermentation-derived components to a topical formula

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

1 source

Dextrin

덱스트린

Helps bind powder ingredients and improve product cohesion

holds a product's ingredients together; adds volume or body to a formula

3 sources

Polydextrose

폴리덱스트로오스

Formula role: adds volume or body to the formula.

draws moisture into the skin; adds volume or body to a formula

2 sources

1,2-Hexanediol

1,2-헥산다이올

Helps condition skin and hair and can contribute to formula texture

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula

3 sources

Caprylyl Glycol

카프릴릴글라이콜

Conditions skin or hair and can contribute slip and softness

softens and smooths the skin; leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

2 sources

Coco-Caprylate

코코-카프릴레이트

Softens and smooths the skin surface

softens and smooths the skin

2 sources

Hydroxyacetophenone

하이드록시아세토페논

Helps protect formula ingredients from oxidation and related deterioration

slows oxidation that can degrade a formula

1 source

Amylopectin

아밀로펙틴

Formula role: helps hold the product's ingredients together.

holds a product's ingredients together; adjusts how thick or thin the product feels

2 sources

Butylene Glycol

부틸렌글라이콜

Helps dissolve and distribute water-soluble or fragrance ingredients within a formula

draws moisture into the skin; leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

3 sources

Succinoglycan

석시노글리칸

Formula role: is used to improve how skin feels or looks.

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

2 sources

Lauroyl Lysine

라우로일라이신

Formula role: helps hair feel smoother and easier to manage.

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage

2 sources

Sodium Phytate

소듐파이테이트

Helps protect formulas from trace-metal-driven discoloration or degradation

binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula; is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)

3 sources

Lecithin

레시틴

Helps oil and water remain uniformly mixed

softens and smooths the skin; leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

3 sources

Aminomethyl Propanol

아미노메칠프로판올

Helps bring a formula to its intended pH

keeps a formula's pH steady

1 source

Xanthan Gum

잔탄검

Thickens the water phase and helps create stable gel or lotion textures

helps remove dirt and oil; leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

2 sources

Citric Acid

시트릭애씨드

Precisely adjusts and buffers a product's pH so actives work and the formula stays stable

keeps a formula's pH steady; binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula

1 source

Fragrance

Parfum · 향료

Adds a pleasant scent or masks the raw smell of other ingredients (cosmetic/sensory only, not a skin benefit)

adds scent

4 sources

Ingredient safety notes

Ingredient lists can vary by batch — always check your packaging.

This is not medical advice. Statements here have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Salicylic Acid
- Used with caution in pregnancy

This is not medical advice. Pregnancy flags are decision-support, not a diagnosis — talk to your doctor, OB-GYN, or dermatologist about your specific situation.

US fragrance-allergen disclosure rules are pending; EU-regulated allergens are listed where declared.

Patch-test new products on a small area first.

See the full INCI label →

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Ingredients, in plain words

In label order. English and Korean names resolve to the same record.

Label captured · 31 of 36 parsed · 31 of 31 explained

Checks cite their rules — not medical advice. See how we flag ingredients →

*Community guideline based on the ingredient label — not medical advice.

Water

물

Dissolves and evenly distributes many water-soluble ingredients

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula

3 sources

Methylpropanediol

메칠프로판디올

Helps dissolve and distribute other formula ingredients

dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula

2 sources

C9-12 Alkane

Formula role: dissolves other ingredients so they can blend into the formula.

dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula

2 sources

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

하이드록시프로필스타치포스페이트

Improves viscosity, stability, and cushion in creams and conditioners

adds volume or body to a formula; adjusts how thick or thin the product feels

2 sources

BHA exfoliant

Salicylic Acid · 살리실릭애씨드

Promotes shedding of surface scale through keratolytic action

stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use; leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

2 sources

Pentylene Glycol

펜틸렌글라이콜

Helps condition skin and supports short-term humectancy

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula

3 sources

Show all 31 ingredients

Mandelic Acid

만델릭애씨드

Exfoliates the skin surface and may improve texture and uneven tone

helps control microorganism growth in the product

3 sources

Succinic Acid

석시닉애씨드

Formula role: helps keep the formula's acidity level steady.

keeps a formula's pH steady; adds scent

2 sources

Azelaic Acid

아젤라익애씨드

Authorized or prescription formulations can treat acne or inflammatory lesions of rosacea, depending on jurisdiction

keeps a formula's pH steady; adds scent

3 sources

Allantoin

알란토인

Helps condition and soften the skin surface

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; helps calm skin discomfort or irritation

3 sources

Hyaluronic Acid (salt form)

Sodium Hyaluronate · 소듐하이알루로네이트

Pulls water into the skin for immediate hydration and a plumper look

draws moisture into the skin; leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

2 sources

Bisabolol

비사보롤

Conditions skin and can contribute a soothing feel

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; helps calm skin discomfort or irritation

2 sources

Vitamin B3

Niacinamide · 나이아신아마이드

Can improve the appearance of redness and uneven tone in some formulas

helps skin or hair feel smoother

2 sources

Glucosamine

글루코사민

Formula role: reduces static, mainly in hair products.

leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage; is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)

2 sources

Saccharomyces Ferment

효모발효물

Provides fermentation-derived components to a topical formula

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

1 source

Dextrin

덱스트린

Helps bind powder ingredients and improve product cohesion

holds a product's ingredients together; adds volume or body to a formula

3 sources

Polydextrose

폴리덱스트로오스

Formula role: adds volume or body to the formula.

draws moisture into the skin; adds volume or body to a formula

2 sources

1,2-Hexanediol

1,2-헥산다이올

Helps condition skin and hair and can contribute to formula texture

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula

3 sources

Caprylyl Glycol

카프릴릴글라이콜

Conditions skin or hair and can contribute slip and softness

softens and smooths the skin; leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

2 sources

Coco-Caprylate

코코-카프릴레이트

Softens and smooths the skin surface

softens and smooths the skin

2 sources

Hydroxyacetophenone

하이드록시아세토페논

Helps protect formula ingredients from oxidation and related deterioration

slows oxidation that can degrade a formula

1 source

Amylopectin

아밀로펙틴

Formula role: helps hold the product's ingredients together.

holds a product's ingredients together; adjusts how thick or thin the product feels

2 sources

Butylene Glycol

부틸렌글라이콜

Helps dissolve and distribute water-soluble or fragrance ingredients within a formula

draws moisture into the skin; leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

3 sources

Succinoglycan

석시노글리칸

Formula role: is used to improve how skin feels or looks.

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

2 sources

Lauroyl Lysine

라우로일라이신

Formula role: helps hair feel smoother and easier to manage.

leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for; leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage

2 sources

Sodium Phytate

소듐파이테이트

Helps protect formulas from trace-metal-driven discoloration or degradation

binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula; is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)

3 sources

Lecithin

레시틴

Helps oil and water remain uniformly mixed

softens and smooths the skin; leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

3 sources

Aminomethyl Propanol

아미노메칠프로판올

Helps bring a formula to its intended pH

keeps a formula's pH steady

1 source

Xanthan Gum

잔탄검

Thickens the water phase and helps create stable gel or lotion textures

helps remove dirt and oil; leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for

2 sources

Citric Acid

시트릭애씨드

Precisely adjusts and buffers a product's pH so actives work and the formula stays stable

keeps a formula's pH steady; binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula

1 source

Fragrance

Parfum · 향료

Adds a pleasant scent or masks the raw smell of other ingredients (cosmetic/sensory only, not a skin benefit)

adds scent

4 sources

Ingredient safety notes

Ingredient lists can vary by batch — always check your packaging.

This is not medical advice. Statements here have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Salicylic Acid
- Used with caution in pregnancy

This is not medical advice. Pregnancy flags are decision-support, not a diagnosis — talk to your doctor, OB-GYN, or dermatologist about your specific situation.

US fragrance-allergen disclosure rules are pending; EU-regulated allergens are listed where declared.

Patch-test new products on a small area first.

Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Serum 5ml

Ingredients, in plain words

Ingredient safety notes

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Ingredients, in plain words

Ingredient safety notes

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