Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer Review

Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer
6.5
/ 10
Moisturizing
4.4 Humectancy icon Humectancy
8.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Review

Does Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer has to offer:
 
✅ Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.5 out of 10.
✅ Antioxidant protection

  

Key Benefits of Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer:
 

🔵🔵🔵 Rich Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 6.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a moderate humectancy of 4.4 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Saccharide Isomerate (est. ≈2.5%), and a very high occlusivity of 8.6 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (est. ≈9.0%) and Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (est. ≈6.0%).

This type of product, when used as a standalone moisturizer, can deliver a substantial level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry skin. The occlusive profile of Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

🍀 Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (est. ≈9.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer to your skincare routine:
 

⚠️ Best for Dry Skin - May Be Too Thick for Other Skin Types

With high occlusivity, this product is optimal for dry skin but may be too thick for combination and especially oily skin. Even on normal skin, it can feel too rich depending on the quantity applied, the environment, and individual preferences.

If you have oily, combination, or normal skin and are considering purchasing this product for the first time, it might be a good idea to try a sample before buying.

⚠️ Needs to Be Paired with Extra Humectants for Optimal Moisturizing Efficacy

An ideal moisturizer for any skin type should balance the right level of occlusivity (depending on skin type) with a significant amount of humectants, while Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer contains a moderate level of humectants.

People with dry skin would definitely benefit from adding more humectants to their moisturizing routine beyond what this product offers. If this is your only moisturizer, it may be worth including a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Oligopeptide-1, an ingredient often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Oligopeptide-1 provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that Oligopeptide-1 may reduce wrinkles, its efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

📌 Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

Rich moisturizer with the right level of occlusivity to moisturize dry skin
Rich texture well-suited for dry skin
✅ Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ May feel too rich and thick on skin types other than dry
⚠️ Only if used as a standalone moisturizer - needs to be paired with extra humectants for optimal moisturizing efficacy
⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy
   

Summary: Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer
, as a moisturizer, provides a substantial level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry skin, delivered in a rich, thick texture.
 
With its high antioxidant content, Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer helps protect against free radical damage and offers multiple benefits for all skin types, including preventing premature aging, defending against environmental damage, and calming inflammation.
 
That said, there are some things about Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer worth noting.
 
With its high occlusivity, Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer is ideal for dry skin but may feel too thick on other skin types. If you have oily, combination, or normal skin, it’s a good idea to try a sample before purchasing.
 
If you use this product as your only moisturizer in a routine, please note that it contains a limited amount of humectants. Regardless of your skin type, adding extra humectants can enhance optimal moisturizing efficacy. Therefore, it may be worth pairing Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer with a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.
 
If one of your main reasons for considering Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Intensive Moisturizer is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, its anti-wrinkle efficacy is questionable. None of the ingredients in this product provide substantial evidence of their anti-wrinkle efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Function:
Origin:
Sorbitan Olivate
Function:
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Cetearyl Olivate
Function:
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Saccharide Isomerate
Function:
Origin:
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Function:
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Cetyl Alcohol
Function:
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Glycerin
Function:
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Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
Function:
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Maltodextrin
Function:
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Oligopeptide-1
Function:
Origin:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Function:
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Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Function:
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Camellia Sinensis Extract
Function:
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Tocopherol
Function:
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Sodium Phytate
Function:
Origin:
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
Function:
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Function:
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
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Benzyl Alcohol
Function:
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Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil
Function:
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Sodium Citrate
Function:
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Citric Acid
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Dehydroacetic Acid
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Ratings

All humectants
4.4
2.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
17.3
9.0
6.0
2.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 4.4 10
4.4
2.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 17.3 20
8.6
9.0
6.0
2.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 4.4 10
4.4
All humectants
4.4
2.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
6
2
0.3
All occlusives 17.3 20
8.6
All occlusives
17.3
9.0
6.0
2.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Oligopeptide-1
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
9
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 10.5 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
10.5
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
9
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.6 5 No
All soothing
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from grape seeds that are leftover after juicing or wine production. It contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, squalene, as well as phytosterols and various antioxidant compounds.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAn emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Sorbitan Olivate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OlivateAn ester of sorbitol (a type of sugar alcohol) and olive oil fatty acids. It is used as an emulsifying agent to stabilize oil droplets in water (or vice versa).
Cetearyl Olivate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl Olivate

A multifunctional ingredient derived from plants that primarily serves as an emulsifier. Supplied as a waxy ivory-colored flake, it can also be used as an emollient and slip modifier that gives a product an overall light, silky finish.

Saccharide Isomerate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Saccharide IsomerateA naturally-derived humectant that provides moisturization at low levels and is less sticky than other humectants like glycerin.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed ButterA butter-like, occlusive moisturizing, and emollient fatty oil extracted from the seeds of Murumuru palm. It consists mainly of lauric and myristic acid, as well as smaller amounts of oleic acid.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Glycerin
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Oligopeptide-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oligopeptide-1

Description is coming soon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractDerived from Aloe vera leaves, this moisturizing humectant, soothing, and antioxidant extract is commonly used in products targeting eczema, sunburn, or dermatitis. It soothes the skin and reduces the signs of inflammation and sensitivity.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateA useful ingredient for both cleansing and emulsifying purposes. It is a powerful agent for washing away dirt and oils from the skin.
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Extract

An antioxidant, astringent, and soothing extract derived from green tea. It performs as an anti-aging ingredient in the deeper layers of the skin.

Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Sodium Phytate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PhytateSodium phytate is a chelating agent that serves to remove heavy metal ions from water. Removing metal ions helps other ingredients, such as antioxidants and preservatives, to perform better and keep products from separating.
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit ExtractA bright red extract derived from cranberry fruits that is rich in powerful antioxidant anthocyanins, as well as astringent tannins.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl Alcohol

A multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.

Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil
Sodium Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium CitrateA salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Dehydroacetic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dehydroacetic AcidA globally approved preservative ingredient. It is a powerful fungicide and a moderate bactericide, which makes it a broad-spectrum preservative. Because it is mildly effective against bacteria, it is often paired with stronger bactericides.