Grown Alchemist Matte Balancing Moisturiser
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Matte Balancing Moisturiser”
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.
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: copernicia cerifera wax, borago officinalis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, LinaloolMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetearyl olivate~5.1–7.6%
Sorbitan olivate~3.5–5.2%
Camellia oleifera seed oil~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~1.5–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinCopernicia cerifera wax~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxCalcium silicate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.6–1.35%
- 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 TocopherolLavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilBorago officinalis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- 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 oilEuterpe oleracea fruit oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oilSodium phytate~0.2–0.75%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.35%
Oryza sativa bran oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilSesamum indicum seed oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilSolanum centrale fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carum petroselinum seed oil~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Copernicia cerifera wax, Calcium silicate, Tocopherol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Sodium phytate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Oryza sativa bran oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Solanum centrale fruit extract, Carum petroselinum seed oil, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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