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Grande Cosmetics GrandLips Hydrating Lip Plumper Versus rhode Peptide Lip Treatment

Grande Cosmetics GrandLips Hydrating Lip Plumper Versus rhode Peptide Lip Treatment This anti-aging lip moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate lips. What's inside Key I

Grande Cosmetics GrandLips Hydrating Lip Plumper Versus rhode Peptide Lip Treatment

This anti-aging lip moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate lips.

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Octyldodecanol

Polybutene

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Aroma

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Quaternium-90 Bentonite

Menthoxypropanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Methyl Nicotinate

Propylene Carbonate

Butylene Glycol

Sorbitan Isostearate

Saccharin

Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate

Caffeine

Niacin

Portulaca Pilosa Extract

Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Aroma, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Menthoxypropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Nicotinate, Propylene Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Saccharin, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Caffeine, Niacin, Portulaca Pilosa Extract

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Diisostearyl Malate

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Microcrystalline Wax

Synthetic Beeswax

Synthetic Wax

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate

Triethyl Citrate

Tocopherol

Tocopheryl Acetate

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

Lactic Acid

Tribehenin

Stevioside

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Disteardimonium Hectorite

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polybutene, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Triethyl Citrate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Lactic Acid, Tribehenin, Stevioside, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, O-Cymen-5-Ol

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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.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

In cosmetics, it plays many roles:

One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.

For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.

This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).

It is:

You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.

This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.

Regarding fungal acne: In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.

Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.

It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.

Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.

In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.

Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.

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Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
  4. 04In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
  5. 05One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
  6. 06For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
  7. 07This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
  8. 08Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
  9. 09As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
  10. 10In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
  11. 11Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
  12. 12Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
  13. 13You'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 damag…
  14. 14Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
  15. 15It 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.
  16. 16This 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.
  17. 17This 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.
  18. 18In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
  19. 19Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
  20. 20Tribehenin is the triglyceride of glycerin and behenic acid. It is an emollient that helps soften and condition skin.
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