Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusionsā¢ Plump + Repair Lip Treatment Versus Buxom Cosmetics Full-On Plumping Lip Cream
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Benzyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Jojoba Esters, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Squalane, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Benzyl Nicotinate, Ectoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Trehalose, Bisabolol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Triisostearin, Glycerin, Glucomannan, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sucrose Cocoate, Trihydroxystearin, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Water, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Aroma
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica, Microcrystalline Wax, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Tribehenin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, BHT, Sodium Saccharin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Isostearic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Aroma, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 73360, CI 17200
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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 a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobutenePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSorbitan 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.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateTribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Tribehenin
