Forchics Eyelash Enhancing Serum Versus Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-Sensitive Peptide Lash Enhancing Serum

Forchics Eyelash Enhancing Serum Versus Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-Sensitive Peptide Lash Enhancing Serum

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Panax Ginseng Root

Ligustrum Lucidum Fruit Extract

Butylene Glycol

Ganoderma Sinense Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1

Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Biotin

Tocopherol

Water, Panax Ginseng Root, Ligustrum Lucidum Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ganoderma Sinense Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Biotin, Tocopherol

Glycerin

Swertia Japonica Extract

Arginine

Ascorbic Acid

Sodium Citrate

Sh-Polypeptide-9

Sh-Oligopeptide-10

Sodium Hyaluronate

Sh-Oligopeptide-2

Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract

Sh-Polypeptide-1

Sh-Polypeptide-11

Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8

Lecithin

Glycine

Zinc Chloride

Polydextrose

Threonine

Caprylyl Glycol

Hexylene Glycol

Hyaluronic Acid

Laminaria Digitata Extract

PCA

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Isochrysis Galbana Extract

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Valine

Xanthan Gum

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Sh-Oligopeptide-1

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Phytic Acid

Tocopheryl Acetate

Sorbitol

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Apigenin

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Isoleucine

Disodium EDTA

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Yeast Extract

Copper Tripeptide-1

Panthenol

Serine

Propylene Glycol

Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2

Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9

Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86

Phenylpropanol

Proline

Glyceryl Caprylate

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Gluconolactone

Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract

Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12

Polysorbate 20

Urea

Alcohol

Phenoxyethanol

Larix Europaea Wood Extract

Histidine

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Aminomethyl Propanol

Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract

Pentylene Glycol

Calcium Gluconate

Alanine

Oleanolic Acid

Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract

Ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Lactate

Sodium Metabisulfite

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

Sodium PCA

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16

Phenylalanine

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

Silk Amino Acids

Aspartic Acid

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Citric Acid

Propanediol

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Swertia Japonica Extract, Arginine, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Oligopeptide-10, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8, Biotin, Tocopherol, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Lecithin, Glycine, Zinc Chloride, Polydextrose, Threonine, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Laminaria Digitata Extract, PCA, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Isochrysis Galbana Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Valine, Xanthan Gum, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Phytic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Apigenin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Isoleucine, Disodium EDTA, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Yeast Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Panthenol, Serine, Propylene Glycol, Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86, Phenylpropanol, Proline, Glyceryl Caprylate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Gluconolactone, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12, Polysorbate 20, Urea, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Histidine, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Aminomethyl Propanol, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Alanine, Oleanolic Acid, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium PCA, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16, Phenylalanine, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Aspartic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Citric Acid, Propanediol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.

Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.

More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.

Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 is a lab-made molecule that combines two parts: biotin (vitamin B7) and Tripeptide-1. Together, they form a peptide that’s often used in hair and eyelash products.

In-vitro studies show this ingredient helps hair bulb cells grow faster and product more structual proteins. This helps keep hair securely anchored in the follicle.

A small human study using a mascara with 2% Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 reported lashes that were about 17% longer and 19% thicker after one month.

One study from 2025 compared topical spray vs. a combined tropical/oral treatment. The combination group saw greater increases in total hair count.

While these early results are encouraging, most of the data comes from in-vitro experiments (in test tubes) or small, short-term trials.

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 looks promising for supporting hair strength and growth but there’s not yet strong clinical evidence to confirm how well it works.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 is a five amino peptide attached to myristic acid to help it absorb better into skin. It's mostly used for lash growth and as a delivery vehicle for other ingredients.

The myristic acid "tail" is basically a delivery upgrade that helps the peptide mix with your skin's natural oils so it can get where it needs to go.

In your eyelash follicles, it activates the keratin gene and promotes nutrient absorption into the follicle. This translates to thicker and longer eyelashes over time.

Besides stimulating keratin production for lash growth, this ingredient enhances the delivery of other active ingredients in a formula.

The clinical evidence is still pretty early-stage at this point. A 90 day study in 29 participants found improvements in lash length (10.52%), volume (9.3%), thickness (35%), and curl (50.83%) with no adverse reactions reported.

You might have heard that eyelash serums can cause pigmentation change in eye color to turn eyes brown. This is associated with a different class of lash serum ingredients: prostaglandin analogs.

Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 is a different thing entirely and has no known association with iris pigmentation changes. The 90 day study noted no adverse effects around the eye area at all.

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.

You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.

Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.

It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.

This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.

Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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