# Grown Alchemist vs Catrice

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Grown Alchemist and Catrice are distinguished beauty names, with the former loved for its cleansers and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum), and the latter, a German skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by cosnova, beloved for its refined eye products and advanced formulas. Grown Alchemist suits sensitive, dry, and combination skin best, featuring standout solutions like 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, while Catrice suits combination, oily, and normal skin best, with standout offerings such as the Under Eye Brightener for acne-prone skin. Both labels deliver reliable daily performance through thoughtful formulations, differing primarily in their specific target skin types and signature ingredients.

Catrice is a German skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by cosnova.

[catricecosmetics.com](https://www.catricecosmetics.com/pages/about)

This page compares some of the most popular Grown Alchemist and Catrice products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg14ade66641).

### Popular Grown Alchemist vs Catrice products

#### Catrice

- [Under Eye Brightener](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/catrice/under-eye-brightener/for/dry-skin) — High fit

#### Grown Alchemist

- [Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/grown-alchemist/gentle-gel-facial-cleanser/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/grown-alchemist/hydra-restore-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [A$52.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00G3J8ISI?tag=lovi-care-web-product-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Instant Smoothing Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/grown-alchemist/instant-smoothing-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Grown Alchemist or Catrice: which is better?

Neither brand is better overall, as Grown Alchemist provides a mix of average and high Lovi fits for cleansers and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum), while Catrice offers a High Lovi fit for dry and sensitive skin with its Under Eye Brightener. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What is the difference between Grown Alchemist and Catrice?

Grown Alchemist is an independent Australian brand founded in 2008 with a range of cleansers and a serum, whereas Catrice is a German brand owned by cosnova since 2004 that offers an under eye brightener. Lovi rates the products on this page from Average to High fit across various skin types, and every product from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which is more affordable, Grown Alchemist or Catrice?

I cannot answer which brand is more affordable because the provided page facts do not include price information for either Grown Alchemist or Catrice.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Grown Alchemist or Catrice?

Neither brand clearly causes fewer breakouts, but Grown Alchemist offers products on this page that Lovi rates as having a High fit for acne-prone skin, such as the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser.

### Which brand has been around longer, Grown Alchemist or Catrice?

Catrice has been around longer, having been founded in Germany in 2004, whereas Grown Alchemist was founded in 2008. Both brands offer products that list no fragrance.

### Do Grown Alchemist or Catrice products contain fragrance?

Every product from both Grown Alchemist and Catrice on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which brand offers a facial cleanser suitable for dry skin with a High fit level?

Grown Alchemist offers a facial cleanser suitable for dry skin with a High fit level through its Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Skin delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and hyaluronic acid loaded nano-transfersomes for antioxidant and anti-aging effects in UV radiation induced skin damage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28155509/) Sodium hyaluronate · Drug Delivery, 2017
- [Final report on the safety assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11766131/) Benzyl alcohol · International Journal of Toxicology, 2001
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf extract · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Efficacy of olive leaf extract-containing cream for facial rejuvenation: A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32333467/) Olive leaf extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33081083/) Rose bud · Molecules, 2020
- [Is benzyl alcohol a significant contact sensitizer?](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35080274/) Benzyl alcohol · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2022
- [Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20642768/) Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010
- [Effect of a botanical cleansing lotion on skin sebum and erythema of the face: A randomized controlled blinded half-side comparison](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30022595/) Willow bark extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Anti-Inflammatory Effect of a Novel Topical Herbal Composition (VEL-091604) Consisting of Gentian Root, Licorice Root and Willow Bark Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30690691/) Willow bark extract · Planta Medica, 2019
- [Noninvasive evaluation of the influence of aucubin-containing cosmetic macroemulsion on selected skin parameters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32750209/) Plantago extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Rosa gallica and its active compound, cyanidin-3,5-O-diglucoside, improve skin hydration via the GLK signaling pathway](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36573713/) Rose bud · BioFactors, 2023
- [Clinical efficacy of herbal extract cream on the skin hydration, elasticity, thickness, and dermis density for aged skin: A randomized controlled double-blind study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30636339/) Botanical extracts · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Influence of the emulsifier on nanostructure and clinical application of liquid crystalline emulsions](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36918671/) Camellia seed oil · Scientific Reports, 2023
- [Development and efficacy assessments of tea seed oil makeup remover](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27988044/) Camellia seed oil · Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises, 2017
- [Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41319188/) Camellia seed oil · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [Grown Alchemist](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/grown-alchemist)
- German skincare: [Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/catrice)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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