Australian organic Grown Alchemist cosmetics has been sold in Russia for almost five years. During this time, many Russian women managed to try the brand's products and make an impression about them. This is an unusual brand with an original concept, interesting packaging and a noticeable effect - definitely worth a try.
About the brand
The founders of the cosmetic brand, brothers Jeremy and Keston Mujis, worked in the beauty industry for a long time, but then decided to create their own brand. Their goal is a harmless formula that contains only natural extracts and organic ingredients, without harm to he alth, helping to care for the skin and fight the first signs of aging.
Grown Alchemist has revolutionized the traditional approach to anti-aging cosmetics. Now noticeable results without chemical ingredients are a reality. Grown Alchemist cosmetics are made from natural ingredients using special technologies. The active ingredients of the products increase the productionelastin and collagen, improve intercellular communication and have an antioxidant effect. This provides excellent results without exposure to chemicals.
The creators of the brand have no scientific experience, so the products are developed by laboratories in London and Paris, as well as in the homeland of Grown Alchemist - in Australia. Then there are ingredient specialists who figure out what will bring the best results and research the technology for using ingredients correctly. All products are ACO certified.
Detox Facial Serum
The serum absorbs very quickly, has a non-oily texture and is great for daily care. The product protects the skin from free oxygen radicals, fights nitrogen and carbon radicals, which are produced due to poor quality food, daily pollution and solar radiation and are excreted from the body through skin cells.
Complex restores the structure of the face and skin around the eyes Helps cleanse free radicals, makes the skin he althy and rich in useful components. Can be used before applying other products as it promotes deeper penetration of the components of subsequent products.
Vanilla & Orange Hand Cream
One of the most popular Grown Alchemist products. There are many reviews about the cream. Customers like the ability to choose the volume of the product (from 65 ml to 500 ml), a completely natural composition, moisturizing without feeling too greasy. The cream penetrates deep into the skin, protectingdelicate structure. Can be used as a cuticle care product. The cream counteracts oxidative and inflammatory processes, promotes the natural production of collagen, eliminates burns and heals minor scratches. Suitable for any skin type. Use as needed. Vanilla & Orange is part of the Grown Alchemist hand cream set.
“Persian rose and argan”
Another very fragrant product. The intensely moisturizing Persian Rose & Argan is part of the brand's hand creams. Reviews about it (as well as about other products of the brand) are only positive. The tool is very quickly absorbed and well restores the skin of the hands. Featured in many of Grown Alchemist's beauty gift sets for women.
Moisturizer “Camellia & Geranium”
Cream with chamomile and geranium flowers Nourishing, but not greasy, face cream. Does not leave an unpleasant shine or greasy marks, great for both normal and dry or even oily skin. It is recommended to apply twice a day after tonic. Grown Alchemist cream eliminates irritation and redness, preserves the natural protective barrier of the skin, removes dryness and slows down aging.
In the composition - aloe vera, rosehip and chamomile oils, vitamins. Polysaccharides stimulate collagen production and protect skin cells. The product copes with dryness even in adverse weather conditions, with lack of sleep and stress. In reviews of Grown Alchemist, a very pleasant aroma of the cream is often mentioned: sweet citrus notes,lavender, chamomile and rose. The product is not absorbed instantly, but after a few minutes you can start makeup. The product does not conflict with foundation and powder.
Vanilla & Watermelon Lip Balm
Organic balm based on castor oil with vitamins A, B2, B6, C, antioxidants and extracts. Quickly softens dry and chapped lips, moisturizes, protects from UV rays and adds shine. Watermelon extract from the Kalahari desert cools and protects, saturates with vitamins, carbohydrates, antioxidants.
The balm has a jelly-like structure and is dosed with a finger. In the latter, customers see a serious drawback, because their hands are not always clean. The texture is not sticky or viscous, does not create heaviness on the lips. Lasts no more than two to three hours, does not absorb and does not lose shine. A small drawback that customers noticed (apart from applying with a finger) is insufficient protection in the cold.
Anti-oxidant ant Treatment Rosehip & camellia seed facial serum
Face serum in introductory cosmetic gift sets for women is presented in full size. Separately, a 20 ml glass bottle with a pipette can be purchased for 18 euros (1.3 thousand rubles). The product takes care of the skin at a good level.
Whey formula is based on the synergy of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins. The product optimally cares formoisturizing, protects against the adverse effects of the environment and premature aging. Grown Alchemist reviews mention that the serum supports the natural processes of skin cell renewal, reduces fine wrinkles, softens, improves skin elasticity, tightens.
This action is ensured by the presence of chamomile and rosehip oils in the composition. These components contain phytosterol and tocopherol - natural vitamins that nourish, protect and moisturize. Fatty acids Omega-3, 6, 9 give the skin radiance, and vitamins C and A contribute to compaction and prevent aging.
Serum suitable for all skin types. Can be used as a standalone moisturizer or with a moisturizer. It is recommended to apply on the skin of the face, neck and décolleté with circular movements along the massage lines.
Tangerine & Rosemary Body Cream
Great day cream. Suitable for all skin types, but Grown Alchemist reviews confirm that it works best on dry skin. It is well absorbed and moisturizes, gives a feeling of comfort for a long time. In customer reviews, Tangerine & Rosemary is often referred to as the best body cream in the Grown Alchemist line. However, lovers of organic cosmetics should take a closer look at other products.
Gel with bergamot and rose
Grown Alchemist Cleansing Gel provides gentle cleansing for sensitive, dry and combination skin. The gel is clear and lathers well. Not intended formake-up remover, you need to apply on the skin already cleansed of decorative cosmetics.
The product does not dry, removes the remnants of other products (oil, mask), rinses off normally, does not make the skin greasy and does not tighten the skin. Contains cold-pressed rose oil that fights free radicals and soothes. Willow bark, bergamot and chamomile reduce pores, detoxify and prevent breakouts.
The only drawback of the cosmetic product, which the buyers paid attention to, is that the neck is too wide, which does not contribute to economical use. It doesn't matter if you buy the full size version - the bottle (200 ml) comes with a handy dispenser.
Lifting Facial Toner
In reviews of Grown Alchemist, tonic is not mentioned too often, because the product is difficult to find in Russia (you have to order it in foreign online stores), and its cost is not quite budgetary (200 ml will cost 19 euros, or 1, 3 thousand rubles But this is a product of exceptional quality - like other products of the Australian brand.
Refreshing tonic softens the skin and reduces pores. Chamomile and olive extracts smooth the skin without disturbing the water balance and without destroying the natural protective barrier. Aloe vera and ginseng tones and soothes, while vitamins fight free radicals. The effect is noticeable after several applications. The skin tone becomes even, there is a feeling of comfort, the pores are narrowed, lifting is visible.
Cosmetic product is completely alcohol-free,what customers say in their reviews, but it is saturated with he althy oils, vitamins and extracts.
Makeup remover
Designed to remove any make-up (even high-quality waterproof ones). The special formula makes makeup removal an easy and enjoyable process. Additionally, the Australian brand product softens eyelashes and gently cares for the skin, does not dry out the area around the eyes. The tool has an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. The composition includes vitamin A and extracts of wheat germ, chamomile, vitamin E (tocopherol). One bottle (50 ml) costs 1150 rubles.
Organic cosmetics for women is becoming more and more popular. The brand actively uses herbal ingredients, does not test products on animals and cares about the environment - all products are packed in tin tubes or glass jars. Manufacturers are open to buyers - the official website contains a description of the philosophy of the creators of the brand, the work of active ingredients and, in general, all information about natural cosmetics in an exhaustive form.