Grown Alchemist Antioxidant+ Facial Oil
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2 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Anti-oxidationVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil + 4 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingOryza sativa bran oil, Rosa canina fruit oil + 8 moreGood evidence
“It stars essential fatty acids found in rosehip oil and sea-buckthorn berry, which work to keep skin moisturised and nourished.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: borago officinalis seed oil, camellia oleifera seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-agingTocopherolLimited evidence
“Designed to improve skin elasticity, the potent formula helps leave skin supple and firm.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Sweet almond oil and rice bran target uneven tone and skin firmness, supporting a radiant glow.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Camellia oleifera seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedRosa canina fruit oil~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilBorago officinalis seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilOryza sativa bran oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilGlycine soja oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilTocopherol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCarum petroselinum seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.1–0.5%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Camellia oleifera seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Rosa canina fruit oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Glycine soja oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Tocopherol, Carum petroselinum seed oil, Linalool, Limonene
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpononlinelibrary.wiley.com
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