Where Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 7.5 compared to ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads's 5.8. Its formula features Niacinamide, Arginine, and Adenosine in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide scores 7.2 here versus 5.7 for ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide brings Niacinamide, Arginine, and Adenosine as actives, while aLPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads relies on Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, and Lactic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Arencia Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide gets the nod here with its 9.1 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
