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Skintific vs Grown Alchemist

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

Skintific and Grown Alchemist are two distinct skincare lines offering effective formulas across different product types. Skintific is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens, while the second brand is known for its cleansers and serums. The first brand suits all skin types best, whereas Grown Alchemist suits sensitive, dry, and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their standout offerings and ideal skin types, with both featuring targeted items for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin.

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

Popular Skintific vs Grown Alchemist products

People Say

SkintificGrown Alchemist
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “Very light weight — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
  • Non-drying formula Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Doesn't dry out my skin — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “doesn't strip at all — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
    • “didn't dry out skin — Skintific MUGWORT”
  • 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”
  • Calming redness and acne Often MentionedNot noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Oil control Often MentionedNot noted
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Not for makeup Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Isn't going to be your makeup remover — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
  • Price point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive for what it is — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Small size Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “isinya sedikit — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “Only 25ml — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
  • Strong fragrance Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Too perfumy notes — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Skintific or Grown Alchemist: which is better?

Skintific is better for oil control and lightweight textures, while Grown Alchemist offers more non-drying and gentle formulas. Reviewers note that Grown Alchemist provides hydrating cleansers, whereas Skintific products on this page list no fragrance.

What is the difference between Skintific and Grown Alchemist?

Skintific is better for lightweight textures, oil control, and calming redness or acne, while Grown Alchemist offers better non-drying, gentle formulas that shoppers find pleasant. Reviewers note that Skintific products on this page face complaints about price point and strong fragrance, whereas Grown Alchemist faces issues with cleanser performance and packaging.

Which is more affordable, Skintific or Grown Alchemist?

Review themes note that Grown Alchemist is more affordable than Skintific, as price point is a negative mention specifically for Skintific on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or Grown Alchemist?

Skintific is better for oil control and calming acne compared to Grown Alchemist, and Lovi rates its All Day Light Sunscreen Mist as a High fit for acne-prone skin. Grown Alchemist also offers cleansers that are rated High for acne-prone skin like the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser.

Between Skintific and Grown Alchemist, which brand offers a sunscreen suitable for all skin types?

Skintific offers a sunscreen on this page, All Day Light Sunscreen Mist, which has a High Lovi fit across all skin types.

How do the founding years of Skintific and Grown Alchemist compare?

Skintific was founded more recently in 2021, whereas Grown Alchemist was established earlier in 2008.

Which brand has a product with a Caution fit level for dry skin?

Skintific has products on this page with a Caution fit level for dry skin, specifically its AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution and MATE FIT serum.

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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