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Grown Alchemist vs MAËLYS

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

Grown Alchemist and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines celebrated for their specific product types and advanced formulas. Grown Alchemist features cleansers and serums best suited for sensitive, dry, and combination skin, with highlights like 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. Conversely, the second brand focuses on targeted serums and specialized solutions that suit all skin types best, including the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots. Both lines differ in their ideal skin types and standout products, yet each brand delivers thoughtful care through its unique offerings.

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

Popular Grown Alchemist vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Grown Alchemist or MAËLYS: which is better?

Grown Alchemist is generally the better fit, as Lovi rates its products as High to Average for most skin types, whereas MAËLYS products on this page mostly receive Low or Caution ratings. Reviewers also find Grown Alchemist cleansers hydrating and gentle.

What is the difference between Grown Alchemist and MAËLYS?

Grown Alchemist generally fits skin types at an average to high level with fragrance-free products on this page, whereas MAËLYS ranges from low to caution fits and includes fragrance in some items. Reviewers note that Grown Alchemist offers hydrating and gentle cleansers, though some mention performance and packaging issues.

Which is more affordable, Grown Alchemist or MAËLYS?

I am sorry, but the provided page facts and studies do not contain pricing information to determine whether Grown Alchemist or MAËLYS is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Grown Alchemist or MAËLYS?

Grown Alchemist is a better fit for acne-prone skin, as its products on this page achieve Average to High Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin while MAËLYS products generally score Low. Reviewers note that Grown Alchemist offers gentle, hydrating cleansers that help avoid irritation.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Grown Alchemist or MAËLYS?

Grown Alchemist has more fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance, whereas MAËLYS has only one fragrance-free product out of two.

When were Grown Alchemist and MAËLYS founded?

Grown Alchemist was founded in 2008, and MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

Who owns Grown Alchemist and MAËLYS?

Grown Alchemist is owned by an independent company, while MAËLYS is owned by the Barinboim Group.

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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