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ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads vs OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads scores 8.5/9.8 and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide scores 8.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads
ALPYN

Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads

cleansermid-range
8.5
VS
OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide
OLIVIAUMMA

Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

serumpremium
8.6

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

2
3
ALPYN wins 2
OLIVIAUMMA wins 3
8.5ALPYN
vs
8.6OLIVIAUMMA

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

OLIVIAUMMA WINS
5.8
6.5
ALPYN
OLIVIAUMMA

Irritation Risk

OLIVIAUMMA WINS
9.2
9.5
ALPYN
OLIVIAUMMA

Active Ingredient Strength

ALPYN WINS
6.0
4.9
ALPYN
OLIVIAUMMA

Ingredient Transparency

OLIVIAUMMA WINS
8.5
8.8
ALPYN
OLIVIAUMMA

Formulation Safety

ALPYN WINS
8.9
8.0
ALPYN
OLIVIAUMMA

Ingredient face-off

5% overlap
41ALPYN
2Shared
28OLIVIAUMMA

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Formulation Safety is another area of separation. ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads scores 8.9 here versus 8.0 for OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide brings Niacinamide, Arginine, and Allantoin 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.

Best for your skin type

ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.5, ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads is a decent pick. OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide sits at the premium level with a 8.6 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.5ALPYN
vs
8.6OLIVIAUMMA

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads or OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

Based on ingredient analysis, OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.