Grown Alchemist

Grown Alchemist Hydra-Repair Day Cream

Name: Grown Alchemist - Hydra-Repair Day Cream
Brand: Grown Alchemist

Efficacy41/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

11 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“This Product Is: a nourishing and non-greasy facial moisturizer”

Source: Credo Beauty

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: camellia sinensis seed oil, glycerin.

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: camellia sinensis seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil.

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~9.6–11.7%

SucroseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion~0.5–0.75%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.5–1.8%

Camellia sinensis seed oilKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~2–2.4%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.8–2.2%

Hydrolyzed wheat proteinKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten~0.4–0.6%

Aloe barbadensis extract· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~4.6–5.6%

Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~1.6–2%

Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~1.2–1.5%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.55–0.8%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.7–1.05%

Anti-aging

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Limited support

What the product description says

“Rich in antioxidants including soothing Rosehip Oil and Vitamin E, this anti-aging moisturizer fights free radicals and visible wrinkles, while helping improve the appearance of skin tone and firmness.”

Source: Credo Beauty

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 - camellia sinensis seed oil - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Camellia sinensis seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~2–2.4%

Evens skin tone

No ingredient credited for this claim

No support

What the product description says

“Rich in antioxidants including soothing Rosehip Oil and Vitamin E, this anti-aging moisturizer fights free radicals and visible wrinkles, while helping improve the appearance of skin tone and firmness.”

Source: Credo Beauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

9 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 7 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–0.9%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.

Citrus reticulata peel oilAn essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritantHigh~0.5–0.75%est.

Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Chamomilla recutita flower oilPlant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~9.6–11.7%est.

Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~4.6–5.6%est.

Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~1.2–1.5%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.55–0.8%est.

Hydrolyzed wheat proteinCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to glutenMedium~0.4–0.6%est.

Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~9.6–11.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Aloe barbadensis extract~4.6–5.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Cetearyl olivate~2.7–3.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~2.2–2.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Camellia sinensis seed oil~2–2.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Cetyl alcohol~1.8–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~1.6–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Glycerin~1.5–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Rosa canina fruit oil~1.2–1.5%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Xanthan gum~0.95–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopherol~0.7–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.6–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.55–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citrus reticulata peel oil~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant

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Sucrose~0.5–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.5–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–0.8%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil

Salix alba bark extract~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishExfoliation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

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Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.4–0.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten

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Sodium phytate~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Linalool~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citral~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Aloe barbadensis extract, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Rosa canina fruit oil, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Sucrose, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Salix alba bark extract, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Sodium phytate, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol