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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum versus Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum .

Published on May 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Lash & Brow Serum American Brand United States
Serum American Brand United States

Lash & Brow Serum

These products are used to strengthen, treat, or elongate the lash and brow hairs.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Starts at $7.71
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Starts at $73.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.

Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, even out texture and tone, and helps improve wrinkles.

Ginseng root helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow. This in turn helps nourish the skin and improve wrinkles. By speeding up circulation, ginseng root can also help drain fluids.

Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.

Ginseng Root can also aid in decreasing inflammation.

Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.

Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Preservative
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.

e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum contains this as ingredient number 45.

8
What it does: Buffering, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.

Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.

As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.

10
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

42% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
64% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum 19 ingredients

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Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum 45 ingredients

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