Grown Alchemist Skincare Detox Night Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Anti-agingOligopeptide-1Moderate evidence
“This advanced detoxifying night cream restores the skin and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in refreshed and youthful-looking skin. To use Apply after cleansing. Suitable for all skin types.”
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Oligopeptide-1, Glycerin + 8 moreStrong evidence
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, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: oligopeptide-1
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa centifolia flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Rosa damascena flower water~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterAloe barbadensis leaf extract~3.7–5.5%
- 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 extractGlycerin~2.6–4%
- 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~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedDicaprylyl carbonate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateSorbitan olivate~1.4–2.2%
Cetearyl olivate~1.3–1.9%
Cetyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
- 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 alcoholKhaya senegalensis bark extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinOligopeptide-1~0.45–1%
- 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-1Dipeptide-3~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateEchinacea purpurea extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractSodium phytate~0.3–0.75%
Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- 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~0.15–0.55%
- 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 butterBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.35%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- 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 oilDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractRosa centifolia flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractEugenol~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl olivate, Cetyl alcohol, Khaya senegalensis bark extract, Maltodextrin, Oligopeptide-1, Dipeptide-3, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Echinacea purpurea extract, Sodium phytate, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Eugenol, Citronellol, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Grown AlchemistSkincare Detox Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SCINICSnail Matrix Cream | FaceGymSupreme Restructure Cream | Serendi BeautyLa-bloom Vital Repair Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $56.57 | $13.60−$42.97 | $120.00+$63.43 | $74.42+$17.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Niacinamide | Oligopeptide-32 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Grown Alchemist - Skincare Detox 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 - Skincare Detox Night Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract and rosa damascena flower water 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 (helianthus annuus seed oil, cetyl alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf extract and dicaprylyl carbonate) 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 0.45% - 1.00%). 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 moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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 from 76.70£ up to 2023.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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