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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.