Grown Alchemist Skincare Age-Repair Treatment Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingOligopeptide-1, Sodium hyaluronate + 6 moreStrong evidence
“Suitable for dry skin types or skin in need of an ultra-rich, hydrating and anti-ageing treatment.”
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, saccharide isomerate.
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: camellia oleifera seed oil, dicaprylyl ether.
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, TocopherolModerate evidence
“Grown Alchemist, Skincare This Age-Repair Treatment Cream has been created with Phyto-Peptides that improve and reduce the depth and appearance of wrinkles.”
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Camellia oleifera seed oil~5.4–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilPolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateDicaprylyl ether~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherGlycerin~2.2–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitan olivate~1.7–2.6%
Magnesium sulfate~1.5–2.3%
Khaya senegalensis bark extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinOligopeptide-1~0.85–1.25%
- 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-1Saccharide isomerate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.5–1.1%
- 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 stearoyl glutamate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCamellia sinensis extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractTocopherol~0.35–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolSodium phytate~0.3–0.7%
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.05–0.15%
- 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 citrateCarum petroselinum seed oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Dicaprylyl ether, Glycerin, Sorbitan olivate, Magnesium sulfate, Khaya senegalensis bark extract, Maltodextrin, Oligopeptide-1, Unknown, Saccharide isomerate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Camellia sinensis extract, Tocopherol, Unknown, Sodium phytate, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Carum petroselinum seed oil
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| Grown AlchemistSkincare Age-Repair Treatment CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Bali BodyPro-Collagen Cream | Medik8ADVANCED PRO COLLAGEN+ PEPTIDE CREAM | PEACH & LILYAdvanced Rebound Bioglow Zombie Cream™ | |
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| Match | — | 58% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $85.24 | — | $99.00+$13.76 | $59.00−$26.24 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Ap | Oligopeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Grown Alchemist - Skincare Age-Repair Treatment Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin, saccharide isomerate and sodium hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (camellia oleifera seed oil and dicaprylyl ether) 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
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (oligopeptide-1 0.85% - 1.25%). 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 they are 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.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 from 54.30£ up to 1504.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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