# Grown Alchemist vs Biluma

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Grown Alchemist and Biluma are distinctive skincare collections offering targeted daily care for sensitive, dry, and combination skin. Grown Alchemist is loved for its cleansers and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum), featuring standout products like the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser, the Instant Smoothing Serum, and the Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser. Meanwhile, the Indian skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Galderma Group AG is beloved for sophisticated serums and carefully crafted formulas, including a cream designed for acne-prone skin. Both brands differ in their specific heritage and ingredient approaches while delivering reliable daily care for individuals seeking balance.

Biluma is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

[galderma.com](https://www.galderma.com/sites/default/files/2026-03/galderma_ar_2025_consolidated-doc_8b_260304_-_full.pdf)

This page compares some of the most popular Grown Alchemist and Biluma 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=pgca43ed3faf).

### Popular Grown Alchemist vs Biluma products

#### Grown Alchemist

- [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

#### Biluma

- [Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/biluma/cream/for/combination-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

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

Grown Alchemist provides a better fit for dry and sensitive skin on this page, achieving a High Lovi fit level with its Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser. Biluma is less suitable for dry skin types, earning a Low Lovi fit level for those skin concerns.

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

Grown Alchemist was founded in 2008 and offers several fragrance-free products on this page like cleansers and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum), while Biluma was founded in 2014 in India and is owned by Galderma Group AG. Lovi rates the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser by Grown Alchemist as High for sensitive skin, whereas Biluma Cream receives a Low fit for dry sensitive skin.

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

Neither Grown Alchemist nor Biluma is shown as more affordable, because the page and facts do not list prices or cost details for either brand.

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

Neither Grown Alchemist nor Biluma is shown to directly cause or prevent breakouts based on the page facts. Reviewers mention that Grown Alchemist cleansers are hydrating and gentle, though some users note performance and packaging issues.

### Which brand has been on the market longer, Grown Alchemist or Biluma?

Grown Alchemist has been on the market longer, having been founded in 2008, whereas Biluma was founded in 2014.

### Do any products from Grown Alchemist or Biluma contain fragrance?

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

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between the Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser and the Biluma Cream?

For dry skin, Lovi gives the Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser a High fit level, whereas the Biluma Cream has a Low fit level. Both fragrance-free products help cleanse or care for the face, but Grown Alchemist suits dry skin better.

## 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 · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [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/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial of Serratulae quinquefoliae folium, a new source of β-arbutin, in selected skin hyperpigmentations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26119285/) Arbutin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
- [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
- [Encapsulation of alpha arbutin, a depigmenting agent, in nanosized ethosomes: Invitro and invivo human studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37681127/) Alpha arbutin · Heliyon, 2023
- [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
- [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/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [Grown Alchemist](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/grown-alchemist)
- Indian skincare: [Biluma](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/biluma)

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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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