Grown Alchemist Skin Renewal Anti-oxidant Rich Barrier Serum with Ashwagandha, Niacinamide and Echinacea
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 9 moreWorks well
“This is a serum with six times the active formula to support and nourish the skin barrier and resilience with clinically proven results.”
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:
fructose, 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: glycine soja oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, oligopeptide-1, panthenol
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Oligopeptide-1 + 2 moreWorks well
“- Echinacea: Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: oligopeptide-1.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Withania somnifera root extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.5–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideSaccharide isomerate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateSodium hyaluronate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateButylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolFructose~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseLevulinic acid~1.2–1.8%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~1–1.6%
Sodium levulinate~0.8–1.2%
Sodium phytate~0.5–1.15%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Echinacea purpurea extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractPanthenol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Withania somnifera root extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.8%
- 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 juicePelargonium graveolens oil~0.15–0.65%
Citric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateTocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolCedrus atlantica bark oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.35%
Glycine soja oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilOligopeptide-1~0.05–0.3%
- 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-1Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Fructose, Levulinic acid, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium phytate, Sodium benzoate, Echinacea purpurea extract, Panthenol, Potassium sorbate, Withania somnifera root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Tocopherol, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Glycine soja oil, Oligopeptide-1, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
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| Grown AlchemistSkin Renewal Anti-oxidant Rich Barrier Serum with Ashwagandha, Niacinamide and EchinaceaYOUR PRODUCT | Medik8Exo-PDRN Prismatic+ | ArenciaDeep Water Surge Serum | AlurxMulti-Vitamin Rejuvenating Serum | |
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| Match | — | 94% | 93% | 90% |
| Price | — | $96.00 | $32.72 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Calcium Pantothenate | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Grown Alchemist - Skin Renewal Anti-oxidant Rich Barrier Serum with Ashwagandha, Niacinamide and Echinacea" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.70% - 5.50%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Peptides (oligopeptide-1 0.05% - 0.30%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, 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 theynare helpful. Peptides 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.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.35% - 0.80% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (panthenol 0.35% - 0.80%, fructose 1.40% - 2.10%, sodium hyaluronate 2.00% - 3.00%, saccharide isomerate 2.70% - 4.00% and glycerin 4.50% - 6.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Grown Alchemist" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 97.00CA$ in Canada.
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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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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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