This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.40% - 0.90%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Salicylic acid (1.50% - 2.20%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
Humectants (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.40%, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract 0.15% - 0.65%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65% and glycerin 0.55% - 1.25%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Alpyn Beauty" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

What can the product work for?

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

This nondrying liquid exfoliator dissolves pore-clogging dirt, oil, and dead skin cells, visibly minimizing enlarged pores.

Source: Sephora

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

salicylic acid 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

niacinamide 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

centella asiatica extract 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Pore Perfecting Liquid Exfoliator with 2% BHA + Borage

Source: From product name

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

salicylic acid 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Borage and tremella mushroom soothe and hydrate in a formula that respects your skin’s natural p H balance.

Source: Sephora

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8

helianthus annuus seed oil 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

ascorbic acid 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

niacinamide 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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niacinamide 0.15% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

centella asiatica extract 0.15% - 0.55%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

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Potential irritants

salicylic acid 1.5% - 2.2%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

benzyl alcohol 0.5% - 1%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

propanediol 3.8% - 5.7%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

salicylic acid 1.5% - 2.2%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Salicylic acid, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Borago officinalis extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Benzyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Ascorbic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Phytic acid, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Maltodextrin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Niacinamide, Phyllostachys bambusoides extract, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Prunus virginiana bark extract, Beta-sitosterol, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Medicago sativa extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Centella asiatica extract, Unknown, Collagen, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Citric acid

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Key ingredients	niacinamide salicylic acid +11 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +5 more Other: adenosine adenosine +11 more	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid +4 more Other: gluconolactone glycolic acid +4 more	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid +2 more Other: hydroxypinacolone retinoate glycolic acid +10 more	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid +2 more Other: glycolic acid lactic acid +5 more	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid +1 more Other: glycolic acid lactic acid +1 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +5 more Other: adenosine adenosine +11 more	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid +1 more Other: retinol arginine +1 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: lactic acid gluconolactone +3 more	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid Other: glycolic acid lactic acid	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid +1 more Other: glycolic acid lactic acid +4 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin Other: lactic acid allantoin +3 more
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Potential Irritants	hamamelis virginiana leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	retinol Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? +7 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? lonicera caprifolium flower extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +41 more	niacinamide Has skin benefit? citrullus lanatus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +51 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	niacinamide Has skin benefit? citrullus lanatus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +51 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? arginine Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? hyaluronic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more

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Alpyn Beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid Exfoliator with 2% BHA + Borage

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Exfoliation

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Anti-aging

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