Grown Alchemist Skin Renewal Night Cream
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MoisturizingArginine/lysine polypeptide, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks well
“Skin Renewal Night Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, trehalose.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: arginine/lysine polypeptide
Anti-agingArginine/lysine polypeptide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreMay help
“This advanced detoxifying night cream is formulated with a complex blend of Peptides, Echinacea, Vitamins, Hyaluronic Acid, and Essential Omega Fatty Acids, that detox and regenerate the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in radiant and youthful-looking skin.”
This product contains arginine/lysine polypeptide. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens oil, Cananga odorata flower oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCetearyl olivate~2.6–3.2%
Cetyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 alcoholDicaprylyl carbonate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateSorbitan olivate~1.6–1.9%
Butylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- 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 glycolSodium stearoyl glutamate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateLevulinic acid~0.9–1.1%
Sodium levulinate~0.65–1%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
P-anisic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidSodium gluconate~0.45–0.65%
Xanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEchinacea purpurea extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractPelargonium graveolens oil~0.4–0.6%
Ganoderma lucidum extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.3–0.6%
- 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 juiceMyristyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCedrus atlantica bark oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia lactiflora root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Paeonia lactiflora root extractCananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.4%
Trehalose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilTheobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.4%
Maltodextrin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolGardenia jasminoides fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Arginine/lysine polypeptide~0.15–0.3%
- 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 Arginine/lysine polypeptideCi 75120~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.1%
- 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 benzoateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Cetearyl olivate, Cetyl alcohol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Sorbitan olivate, Butylene glycol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Sodium benzoate, P-anisic acid, Sodium gluconate, Xanthan gum, Echinacea purpurea extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Myristyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Citric acid, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Trehalose, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Potassium sorbate, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Gardenia jasminoides fruit extract, Potassium hydroxide, Arginine/lysine polypeptide, Ci 75120, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate
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| Grown AlchemistSkin Renewal Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ZelensPeptide Complex - Restructuring Cream | Perricone MDNeuropeptide Firming Facial Concentrate | BaleaBeauty Collagen Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | $100.00 | $154.09+$54.09 | $199.00+$99.00 | $7.49−$92.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Arginine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Grown Alchemist - Skin Renewal Night Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Grown Alchemist - Skin Renewal Night Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, trehalose and butylene glycol) 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). Emollients in this formulation (cetyl alcohol, dicaprylyl carbonate and myristyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (arginine/lysine polypeptide 0.15% - 0.30%). 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Grown Alchemist" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
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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- 2Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
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- 4Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
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