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Charlotte Tilbury vs Grown Alchemist

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Charlotte Tilbury is a British skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Puig since 2020.

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This page compares some of the most popular Charlotte Tilbury and Grown Alchemist products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Charlotte Tilbury vs Grown Alchemist products

People Say

Charlotte TilburyGrown Alchemist
  • Deep and intense hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “extremely emollient and rich — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
    • “floods skin with moisture — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “super hydrated — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “Skin version of chugging water — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
  • Radiant finish and glow Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “radiant skin filter — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “lit-from-within glow — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “under eyes look brighter — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
  • Luxurious texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “rich and nourishing — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “thick glossy cream — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
    • “silkiest cleanser — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Makeup base and performance Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “perfect canvas for base — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “foundation looks flawless — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
  • Gentle on skin Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Perfect for sensitive skin — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “calms my skin down — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Pleasant scent Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Smells amazing — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “smell is divine — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive for what it is — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
    • “A bit pricey — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
    • “extremely overpriced — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
  • Breakouts and milia Often MentionedNot noted
    • “gave me acne — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
  • Strong fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Too perfumy notes — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “grandma perfume smell — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
  • Not for makeup removal Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Isn't going to be your makeup remover — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Charlotte Tilbury or Grown Alchemist: which is better?

Charlotte Tilbury is better for deep hydration and a radiant glow, while Grown Alchemist does better on being gentle on skin. Reviewers note that Charlotte Tilbury offers hydrating moisturizers, whereas the products on this page for Grown Alchemist bring gentle cleansers.

What is the difference between Charlotte Tilbury and Grown Alchemist?

Charlotte Tilbury is known for its hydrating moisturizers that offer deep hydration and make a great makeup base, while Grown Alchemist stands out for its gentle and pleasant cleansers. Reviewers note that Charlotte Tilbury has a high price point, whereas Grown Alchemist can sometimes face issues with performance and packaging.

Which is more affordable, Charlotte Tilbury or Grown Alchemist?

Grown Alchemist is noted by reviewers for a high price point, while Charlotte Tilbury reviewers also frequently mention a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Charlotte Tilbury or Grown Alchemist?

Charlotte Tilbury is the better choice for avoiding breakouts, as Grown Alchemist reviewers often mention breakouts and milia as an issue. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand has more ownership backing from Puig, Charlotte Tilbury or Grown Alchemist?

Charlotte Tilbury is owned by Puig, whereas Grown Alchemist is independently owned. Therefore, Charlotte Tilbury has ownership backing from Puig.

How do the review themes rate the luxurious texture of Charlotte Tilbury compared to Grown Alchemist?

Review themes rate the luxurious texture of Charlotte Tilbury and Grown Alchemist as equal.

Which products listed for Grown Alchemist achieve a High Lovi fit level for dry skin?

For dry skin, the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser is the only product listed for Grown Alchemist that achieves a High Lovi fit level.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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