Works for
MoisturizingOligopeptide-1, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“A boost of Hyaluronic Acid works to encourage the illusion of a firmer, plumper-looking visage, lessening the look of fine lines.”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: oligopeptide-1
Anti-agingOligopeptide-1, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMay help
“A boost of Hyaluronic Acid works to encourage the illusion of a firmer, plumper-looking visage, lessening the look of fine lines.”
This product contains oligopeptide-1. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa centifolia flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Rosa damascena flower water~7.3–9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterAloe barbadensis leaf extract~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractGlycerin~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilDicaprylyl carbonate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateSorbitan olivate~1.6–2%
Cetearyl olivate~1.4–1.7%
Cetyl alcohol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholKhaya senegalensis bark extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinOligopeptide-1~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Oligopeptide-1Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateEchinacea purpurea extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractGanoderma lucidum extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractSodium phytate~0.45–0.65%
Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilTheobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.4%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractRosa centifolia flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractEugenol~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl olivate, Cetyl alcohol, Khaya senegalensis bark extract, Maltodextrin, Oligopeptide-1, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Echinacea purpurea extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Sodium phytate, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Eugenol, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol
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| Match | — | 59% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $130.00 | $120.00−$10.00 | $160.00+$30.00 | $74.42−$55.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Grown Alchemist - Detox Night Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract and rosa damascena flower water in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Helianthus annuus seed oil, cetyl alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf extract and dicaprylyl carbonate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (oligopeptide-1 0.60% - 0.85%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 150.00A$ in Australia, for 42.00$ in the United States and for 86.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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