Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow Brow Enhancing Serum Versus Grande Cosmetics Grandebrow 2-In-1 Tinted Brow Gel + Brow Enhancing Serum
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Alanine
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHistidine
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantHydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Cloprostenate
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
PCA
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Threonine
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingTussilago Farfara Leaf Extract
AstringentValine
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Alanine, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Calcium Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Glycine, Hexylene Glycol, Histidine, Honey Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isoleucine, Isopropyl Cloprostenate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, PCA, Phenylalanine, Polysorbate 20, Proline, Propylene Glycol, Serine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Threonine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Tussilago Farfara Leaf Extract, Valine, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Denatonium Benzoate
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 PCA
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthoxydiglycol
HumectantDiethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Propylene Carbonate
SolventVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
C9-12 Alkane
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydroxybutyric Acid/Hydroxypentanoic Acid Copolymer
Abrasive
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantLysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Bentonite
Absorbent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Nylon-6
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Cloprostenate
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water, Alcohol Denat., T-Butyl Alcohol, Denatonium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglyceryl-3 PCA, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethoxydiglycol, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate, Mica, Silica, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Cetyl Dimethicone, CI 77891, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cetyl Esters, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, C9-12 Alkane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethyl Citrate, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydroxybutyric Acid/Hydroxypentanoic Acid Copolymer, Trihydroxystearin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77492, CI 77499, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Bentonite, Panthenol, CI 77491, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Nylon-6, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isopropyl Cloprostenate, Alcohol
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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.
This ingredient is also called ethanol or ethyl alcohol. It is denatured, meaning made undrinkable for cosmetic use.
In formulas, it:
Is it bad for your skin?
The answer comes down to concentration. Patch and wash studies have found highly concentrated alcohol-based hand rubs (60-100%) cause less barrier disruption than washing with a basic detergent like SLS. The only measurable effect in these studies was a temporary dip in skin hydration.
Concentrations below 12-15% in leave-on cosmetics is generally well-tolerated. Concentrations above start to see increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and reduced hydration.
In concentrations about 58%, it creates temporary channels in your skin's lipid layers to become more permeable and allow other ingredients to slip through easily.
This ingredient can be up to 80% of the formula in alcohol-based perfumes.
Overall, this ingredient is probably harmless if found lower down an ingredients list but worth side-eyeing if it's high up (especially if your barrier is already struggling).
Alcohol can worsen dry skin, eczema, and oily skin, especially at higher concentrations. This is because it can increase transepidermal water loss and decrease hydration to disrupt the skin barrier.
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
True allergic contact dermatitis to ethanol is uncommon, but be sure to patch test if you have dry or sensitive skin.
Learn more about AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis ingredient is used to promote eyelash growth.
This ingredient can cause side effects such as periorbital fat atrophy (a reduction in fat around the eyes) and increased iris pigmentation which may make the eye color appear more brown.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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 Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
