Grown Alchemist skincare
Grown Alchemist is loved for its cleansers and serums, as well as its formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser for acne-prone skin, the Instant Smoothing Serum for skin with dark spots, and the Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser for mature skin.
This page covers some of the most popular Grown Alchemist products; for the whole Grown Alchemist range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 4.5k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Grown Alchemist for gentle cleansing without stripping natural oils, maintaining the skin's natural moisture barrier, and delivering deep hydration and plumping. The most common complaints are essential oil-based fragrance irritation and being too rich or ineffective for oily or acne-prone skin.
Highlights
Hydrating, gentle and pleasant cleansers Mostly Mentioned
- “Doesn't dry out my skin — Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
- “Gets everything nice and clean — Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
- “Perfect for sensitive skin — Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
Cleanser performance and packaging issues Often Mentioned
- “Isn't going to be your makeup remover — Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
- “Too perfumy notes — Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
- “doesn't remove mascara — Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
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Questions and answers
Is Grown Alchemist worth it?
Grown Alchemist is worth considering for shoppers seeking gentle and hydrating cleansers, though some reviewers note concerns with product performance and packaging. Every product from the Grown Alchemist products on this page is free of added fragrance.
What are Grown Alchemist's best products?
The Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser is the best choice among Grown Alchemist's lineup because Lovi rates it High for dry skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, while the other cleansers and serums rate Average across all skin types.
Which Grown Alchemist cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser is the best choice among the cleansers on this page for oily skin, followed by the Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser. Lovi rates the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser High and the Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser Average for oily skin.
Does Grown Alchemist cause breakouts?
Grown Alchemist is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand's cleansers are noted for being gentle. Lovi rates the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser High for acne-prone skin, while the Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser and Instant Smoothing Serum receive Average ratings.
Is Grown Alchemist fragrance-free?
Yes, every product among the Grown Alchemist products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Grown Alchemist products?
Grown Alchemist uses botanical and plant-based ingredients across its selection of skincare items. Reviewers note that these formulas help keep skin feeling soft and hydrated.
How do I build a Grown Alchemist skincare routine?
To build a Grown Alchemist routine, start by washing your face with either the Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser or the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser, followed by the Instant Smoothing Serum. Reviewers frequently mention that these cleansers feel hydrating and gentle.
Where can I buy Grown Alchemist, and how much does it cost?
Grown Alchemist is available through stores in Australia, with prices on this page ranging from A$52.00.
Is Grown Alchemist cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Grown Alchemist as cruelty-free.
Research behind Grown Alchemist's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Final report on the safety assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate
Efficacy of olive leaf extract-containing cream for facial rejuvenation: A pilot study
A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors
Development and efficacy assessments of tea seed oil makeup remover
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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