Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser Olive Leaf and Plantago Extract

Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser Olive Leaf and Plantago Extract

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser Olive Leaf and Plantago Extract”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cetearyl olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.1–4.7%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.4–3.6%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.8–2.7%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.5–1.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Cananga odorata flower oil + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed—High~0.9–1.35%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Achillea millefolium extractPlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Pogostemon cablin leaf oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Santalum spicata wood oil—High~0.15–0.65%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf 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~23–34%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~5.2–7.7%est.
Olea europaea leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missingMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Plantago lanceolata leaf extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Sodium dehydroacetateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.45–1.05%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Algae extractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet3/5~0.35–0.85%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~23–34%
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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Water~11–17%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~5.2–7.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Cetearyl olivate~3.1–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetyl alcohol~1.8–2.7%
Formula
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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Olea europaea leaf extract~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing

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Benzyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Plantago lanceolata leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties

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Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Lactic acid~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Myroxylon pereirae oil~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Achillea millefolium extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Avena sativa kernel extract~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Zinc oxide~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Santalum spicata wood oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Niacinamide~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterial

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

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Algae extract~0.35–0.85%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.6%
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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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

More about Benzyl benzoate
Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Water, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetyl alcohol, Olea europaea leaf extract, Benzyl alcohol, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Sodium dehydroacetate, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Cananga odorata flower oil, Tocopherol, Myroxylon pereirae oil, Achillea millefolium extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Zinc oxide, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Santalum spicata wood oil, Niacinamide, Algae extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

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