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The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.9/9.8 vs ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads at 8.4/9.8. The Ordinary Buffet wins for hydration.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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Where The Ordinary Buffet really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.7 compared to ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads's 5.7. With Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Glycine in its top ingredients, The Ordinary Buffet delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.4 here versus 5.8 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.
The Ordinary Buffet brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 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.
ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads is better if you have
The Ordinary Buffet is better if you have
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.4, ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads is a decent pick. The Ordinary Buffet sits at the budget level with a 8.9 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, The Ordinary Buffet scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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