# Grown Alchemist skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/grown-alchemist

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for France.

Grown Alchemist is loved for its cleansers and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum), 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](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pged24c4b45f).

### Other Grown Alchemist products

#### Other products

- [Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/grown-alchemist/gentle-gel-facial-cleanser/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/grown-alchemist/hydra-restore-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [€35.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00G3J8ISI?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Instant Smoothing Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/grown-alchemist/instant-smoothing-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## People Say

★4.5

Overall rating based on 4.5k+ reviews

Reviewers 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”

Sources: lovi.care, amazon.com, sephora.sg, grownalchemist.com, walmart.com, dermapproved.com, and more

## Questions and answers

### Is Grown Alchemist worth it?

Grown Alchemist is worth it for shoppers seeking gentle, hydrating cleansers, though some users report performance and packaging issues. The Grown Alchemist products on this page list no fragrance and remain affordably priced at thirty-five euros.

### What are Grown Alchemist's best products?

Grown Alchemist does not have single standout products, as Lovi rates all items on this page as Average across most skin types, except for Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser which Lovi rates High for dry, sensitive, dark-spotted, and acne-prone skin.

### Which Grown Alchemist cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser is the best choice for oily skin, followed by the Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser, though Lovi rates both as Average for this skin type.

### Does Grown Alchemist cause breakouts?

Grown Alchemist is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Grown Alchemist products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Is Grown Alchemist fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Grown Alchemist products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are the key ingredients in Grown Alchemist products?

Grown Alchemist products on this page include soothing botanicals like aloe and [olive leaf extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/olive) alongside hydrating [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid). Reviewers frequently mention that these cleansers feel gentle and pleasant on the skin.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) [Clinical Pharmacology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/)

### How do I build a Grown Alchemist skincare routine?

To build a Grown Alchemist routine, start by washing your face with either Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser or Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser, and follow up with Instant Smoothing [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum). Lovi rates Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser High for dry skin.

### Where can I buy Grown Alchemist, and how much does it cost?

Grown Alchemist is available from stores in France, with prices on this page ranging from 35.00 euros.

### 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](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
- [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
- [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
- [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

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## Popular brands

- Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/skin1004)
- Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/anua)
- Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/medicube)
- Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/the-ordinary)
- Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/beauty-of-joseon)
- Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/cosrx)
- American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/cerave)
- French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/la-roche-posay)
- Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/dr-althea)
- Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/some-by-mi)
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- Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/round-lab)
- American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/cetaphil)
- American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/paula-s-choice)
- American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/neutrogena)
- Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/axis-y)
- American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/kiehl-s)
- Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/d-alba)

## About the Lovi Fit

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

Lovi rates every product from its 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 these ratings: 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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