Tested for you: Detox Eye Make-Up Remover from Grown Alchemist

I am particularly critical of eye make-up removers. Either they don’t remove make-up, especially mascara, thoroughly enough or they don’t do my eyes any good. The Detox Eye Make-Up Remover from Grown Alchemist was specially developed for the sensitive eye area and is even supposed to remove waterproof mascara without stressing the skin and leaving it dry or irritated.

To do its job well, the remover contains avocado and sunflower oil. These cleansing oils have the task of removing dirt, impurities, dead skin cells and eye make-up textures. A blend of nourishing botanicals helps the skin to retain moisture and stay balanced. Chamomile soothes inflamed or irritated skin and relieves irritation.

Silicone-free Eye Make-up-Remover

This natural, vegan and silicone-free eye make-up remover not only has cleansing and nourishing properties. It also protects the sensitive skin around the eyes, as it is rich in vitamins C and E and contains many antioxidants that combat oxidative stress and free radicals. This keeps the skin firm, radiant and smooth, with less tendency to develop visible wrinkles.

The Grown Alchemist Cleanse Detox Eye-Makeup Remover is a make-up remover for normal or waterproof make-up. Extracts from various plants as well as naturally derived azulene and vitamin E have a nourishing effect. The sensitive eye area is better protected from many harmful environmental influences and therefore premature skin ageing. Make-up residue is removed reliably yet gently.

If only it wasn’t for the greasy film…

The recommendation is to shake the brown remover bottle well to activate the formulation. Then apply generously to a cotton pad and press onto the skin over the closed eyes without applying too much pressure. Gently wipe outwards and repeat the process until the last traces of make-up and mascara have been removed.

I follow the instructions exactly. The white emulsion comes out of the bottle a little “undecided”. I have to pour quite a bit until there is enough remover on the cotton pad. The texture spreads very well on the skin and feels pleasant. I don’t use eyeshadow anyway. To remove the mascara completely, I have to wipe several times from the inside to the outside of the eyelid.

As promised, all eye make-up is removed without leaving any residue. The only problem is that a slightly oily film spreads over the eye with every blink. Really unpleasant. The next evening, I give the Detox Eye Make-Up Remover from Grown Alchemist a second try. Maybe I did something wrong the first time, or used too much of the emulsion. But the second attempt doesn’t bring any change either. The oily film on my eyes is back. Sure, it goes away again. But I still find it an unpleasant side effect. But maybe it works better for you…

Detox Eye Make-Up Remover from Grown Alchemist, 100 ml, US$ 28.00

Über Grown Alchemist

The Australian brand Grown Alchemist bases its products on natural substances without chemicals to achieve the best results for skin and hair. It works at the cellular level to care for skin and hair. In this way, healthy cell development can be supported and cellular processes optimized.
The company was founded in Australia in 2008 by Melbourne-based siblings Jeremy and Keston Muijis and is represented in over 40 countries. In 2022, the French cosmetics group L’Occitane acquired a majority stake in the company.