Grown Alchemist Regenerating Night Cream
Works for
MoisturizingOligopeptide-1, Camellia oleifera seed oil + 10 moreWorks well
“This Product Is: an advanced, moisture rich facial cream”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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, camellia oleifera seed oil.
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, TocopherolMay help
“These ingredients work together to help restore skin elasticity while reducing the appearance of fine lines.”
This product contains oligopeptide-1. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Neuro-peptides support skin’s natural collagen and elastin production, improving dermal structure and toning up slacking skin. Rutin and salicylate help clarify uneven skin tone, while green tea extract and sea buckthorn berry provide antioxidant protection.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Cananga odorata flower oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Camellia oleifera seed oil~6.2–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCetearyl olivate~2.9–3.6%
Sorbitan olivate~2.6–3.1%
Cetyl alcohol~2.1–2.6%
- 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~1.8–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.5–1.9%
- 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 extractSodium hyaluronate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumKhaya senegalensis bark extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oligopeptide-1~0.65–1%
- 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-1Maltodextrin~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinTocopherol~0.6–0.9%
- 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 TocopherolDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- 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 oilCitrus sinensis peel oil expressed~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium phytate~0.5–0.75%
Wheat amino acids~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.35–0.6%
Viola odorata leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum spicata wood oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Passiflora edulis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
More about Passiflora edulis seed oilMangifera indica seed butter~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilIllicium verum fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myroxylon pereirae oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Boswellia carterii oil~0.2–0.35%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.15%
- 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 benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Farnesol~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Khaya senegalensis bark extract, Oligopeptide-1, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Sodium phytate, Wheat amino acids, Cananga odorata flower oil, Viola odorata leaf extract, Santalum spicata wood oil, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Illicium verum fruit oil, Myroxylon pereirae oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol
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| Grown AlchemistRegenerating Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Bali BodyPro-Collagen Cream | Paula's choicePro-Collagen Peptide Cream Intensive Plumping Moisturizer | AxxziaBeauty Force Moist Rich Cream EX | |
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| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $130.00 | — | $49.00−$81.00 | $101.80−$28.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone | Hexapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Grown Alchemist - Regenerating Night Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (camellia sinensis seed oil, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and aloe barbadensis extract) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Camellia sinensis seed oil, passiflora edulis seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil and cetyl alcohol 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (oligopeptide-1 0.55% - 0.85%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
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 130.00$ in the United States, from 58.40£ up to 1617.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 136.50CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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