Glow Recipe Strawberry BHA Serum Primer — Silicone-Free Blurring Matte 30ml, Pore-Minimizing Salicylic Acid

Glow Recipe Strawberry BHA Serum Primer is a silicone-free hybrid: a salicylic-acid pore-minimizing serum that doubles as a blurring, oil-controlling makeup primer.

This lightweight 30 ml serum-primer combines encapsulated BHA (salicylic acid) with plant-derived tapioca, rice, and strawberry leaf extract to absorb excess oil, smooth texture, and create a satin, pore-softening base for makeup. Designed to layer under foundation or wear alone, it aims to reduce the appearance of pores while leaving a natural, matte-but-glowing finish without silicones or heavy fillers.

How does this product help reduce the look of pores?

The formula targets surface oil and texture with a blend of exfoliating and oil-absorbing ingredients. Encapsulated salicylic acid helps support clearer-looking skin, while tapioca and rice powder-like extracts mattify and refine the skin’s appearance.

• Encapsulated BHA eases congestion on the skin surface.
• Plant-derived tapioca and rice absorb shine and blur imperfections.
• Strawberry leaf extract adds gentle exfoliating enzymes for smoother texture.

Can I use this under makeup and how should I apply it?

Yes — this serum is formulated to be the final skincare step before makeup. Apply a pea-sized amount to cleansed, toned skin, let it fully absorb, then proceed with foundation or tinted moisturizer for improved grip and a smoother finish.

• As a primer: apply last in your routine, allow to set, then apply makeup.
• As a treatment: use morning and night on cleansed skin before moisturizer.
• Best applied with clean fingers, gently patting for even coverage.

Is this product suitable for oily or acne-prone skin?

The serum’s oil control and BHA content make it a good fit for skin that tends toward shine or occasional congestion. It is silicone-free and formulated without drying alcohols or harsh sulfates, but if you have active severe acne or strong sensitivity to salicylic acid, patch testing is recommended.

• Oil-absorbing extracts help reduce midday shine.
• Salicylic acid supports surface exfoliation and smoother texture.
• Free from silicones, parabens, mineral oil, and phthalates.

What results can I expect and how quickly?

Visible improvements in surface texture and pore appearance can be noticed with consistent use over weeks; in a consumer study, 100% of participants observed minimized pore appearance after four weeks. Individual outcomes vary based on skin type and routine.

• Daily use both morning and night recommended for best results.
• Works as a cosmetic primer immediately to blur and mattify.
• Over time, texture-smoothing effects may become more apparent.

Who is this for: Glow Recipe Strawberry BHA Serum Primer is intended for people seeking a lightweight, silicone-free primer that also treats texture and excess oil. It suits those who want a dual-purpose product — a mattifying, pore-blurring base for makeup plus a salicylic-acid serum to support smoother-looking skin — and prefer formulas free from silicones, parabens, synthetic dyes, and drying alcohols. If you have very dry or highly reactive skin, consider patch testing or using on alternate nights while monitoring tolerance.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Tapioca Starch, Isopentyldiol, Nylon-12, C9-12 Alkane, Distarch Phosphate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triheptanoin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer, Citric Acid, Fragrance/Parfum*.*100% Naturally Derived