Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Route Beauty The Day Drink versus alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage .
Published on June 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
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Ingredient Info
The Route Beauty The Day Drink 28 ingredients
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage 41 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Route Beauty The Day Drink 28 ingredients
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage 41 ingredients
Water • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Sodium PCA • Copper Gluconate • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan • Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract • Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract • Betaine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Pentylene Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Glycolic Acid • Chloroacetic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid
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 • Collagen • Sorbic Acid • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThe Route Beauty The Day Drink contains this as ingredient number 1.
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThe Route Beauty The Day Drink contains this as ingredient number 3.
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThe Route Beauty The Day Drink contains this as ingredient number 4.
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract is an antioxidant.
The Route Beauty The Day Drink contains this as ingredient number 9.
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage contains this as ingredient number 28.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThe Route Beauty The Day Drink contains this as ingredient number 11.
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage contains this as ingredient number 27.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateThe Route Beauty The Day Drink contains this as ingredient number 13.
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
The Route Beauty The Day Drink contains this as ingredient number 19.
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolThe Route Beauty The Day Drink contains this as ingredient number 20.
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage contains this as ingredient number 10.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateThe Route Beauty The Day Drink contains this as ingredient number 22.
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateThe Route Beauty The Day Drink contains this as ingredient number 23.
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage contains this as ingredient number 34.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideThe Route Beauty The Day Drink contains this as ingredient number 27.
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage contains this as ingredient number 12.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThe Route Beauty The Day Drink contains this as ingredient number 28.
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage contains this as ingredient number 42.
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The Route Beauty The Day Drink 28 ingredients
alpyn beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid with 2% BHA + Borage 41 ingredients
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The Route Beauty The Day Drink 28 ingredients
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