# A+ vs Grown Alchemist

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A+ and Grown Alchemist are skincare brands offering gentle moisturizers, cleansers, [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum), and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. The Indian brand founded in 1990 suits sensitive skin best with its mild composition and relies on the 345 Relief Cream for acne-prone skin, while the other suits sensitive, dry, and combination skin best with standout products like the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser, the Instant Smoothing Serum, and the Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser. Both are widely beloved, though A+ focuses on reliably supporting daily moisture balance through its products.

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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This page compares some of the most popular A+ and Grown Alchemist 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=pg05026a9f14).

### Popular A+ vs Grown Alchemist products

#### Grown Alchemist

- [Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/grown-alchemist/gentle-gel-facial-cleanser/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/grown-alchemist/hydra-restore-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [€24.34 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00G3J8ISI?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Instant Smoothing Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/grown-alchemist/instant-smoothing-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

#### A+

- [345 Relief Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/a/345-relief-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit — [€18.53 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0FKGJYFC8?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### A+ or Grown Alchemist: which is better?

Grown Alchemist is better for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser as High, whereas A+ products on this page are rated Average. Reviewers also mostly mention that Grown Alchemist offers hydrating and gentle cleansers.

### What is the difference between A+ and Grown Alchemist?

Grown Alchemist has a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin with its Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser, whereas A+ has an Average Lovi fit for sensitive skin with its 345 Relief Cream. Reviewers note that Grown Alchemist offers hydrating and gentle cleansers, though some mention cleanser performance and packaging issues.

### Which is more affordable, A+ or Grown Alchemist?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information for either A+ or Grown Alchemist, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, A+ or Grown Alchemist?

Both A+ and Grown Alchemist offer products on this page that Lovi rates as having Average or High fit for acne-prone skin. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which brand was founded earlier, A+ or Grown Alchemist?

A+ was founded earlier in 1990, while Grown Alchemist was founded in 2008.

### Do any of the products from A+ or Grown Alchemist contain fragrance?

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

### What are some common issues reviewers mention about Grown Alchemist?

Reviewers often mention cleanser performance and packaging issues as common concerns with Grown Alchemist.

## 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
- [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 molecule · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [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
- [Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
- [Clinical, biometric and structural evaluation of the long-term effects of a topical treatment with ascorbic acid and madecassoside in photoaged human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503551/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2008
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [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
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Molecules, 2023
- [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 Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
- [Efficacy and safety of moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese versus 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in decreasing adverse reaction and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing: A split-face, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945430/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [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
- [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
- [Development of solid lipid microparticles (SLMs) containing asiatic acid for topical treatment of acne: Characterization, stability, in vitro and in vivo anti-acne assessment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460769/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2024
- [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
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [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

## The brands

- Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/a)
- Skincare: [Grown Alchemist](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/grown-alchemist)

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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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