These two eye-cares 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.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads scores 5.8 here versus 5.0 for Then I Met You Snail Mucin Firming and Brightening Korean Eye Cream with Volufiline, Peptides, & Collagen for Fine Lines & Wrinkles. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Then I Met You Snail Mucin Firming and Brightening Korean Eye Cream with Volufiline, Peptides, & Collagen for Fine Lines & Wrinkles brings Snail Secretion Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Caffeine 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.
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.4, ALPYN Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads is a decent pick. Then I Met You Snail Mucin Firming and Brightening Korean Eye Cream with Volufiline, Peptides, & Collagen for Fine Lines & Wrinkles sits at the premium level with a 8.6 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
