Grande Cosmetics GrandeHAIR Enhancing Serum Versus The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
Updated on June 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Grande Cosmetics GrandeHAIR Enhancing Serum 53 ingredients
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density 36 ingredients
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Grande Cosmetics GrandeHAIR Enhancing Serum 53 ingredients
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density 36 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingAlanine
MaskingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Apigenin
Antioxidant
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
MaskingBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Bisabolol
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Geranium Maculatum Extract
TonicGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Histidine
HumectantHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Cloprostenate
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
PCA
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingPilocarpus Pennatifolius Leaf Extract
TonicPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningSerine
MaskingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantTaraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Valine
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Menthyl Lactate, Alanine, Alcohol, Apigenin, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Bisabolol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Histidine, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Isoleucine, Isopropyl Cloprostenate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Oleanolic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panthenol, Parfum, PCA, Phenylalanine, Pilocarpus Pennatifolius Leaf Extract, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Proline, Serine, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Threonine, Valine, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sorbic Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Apigenin
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantZinc Chloride
SoothingLactic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caffeine, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Arginine, Glycine, Calcium Gluconate, Zinc Chloride, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Dextran, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Polysorbate 20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilApigenin is an antioxidant.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1 is a peptide.
This ingredient is an amino acid that helps build proteins and moisturizes skin. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized as amino acids transport moisture throughout our skin.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed glycine may help our skin produce more collagen.
Learn more about GlycineOleanolic acid is a type of triterpene.
Triterpenes are chemical compounds found in various plants such as pomegranates, apples, basil, and rosemary. They have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
We don't have a description for PPG-26-Buteth-26 yet.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanol 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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.
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Grande Cosmetics GrandeHAIR Enhancing Serum 53 ingredients
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density 36 ingredients
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Grande Cosmetics GrandeHAIR Enhancing Serum 53 ingredients
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density 36 ingredients
It certainly has a positive effect. Even though I have sebderm it does not break me out much, even with all the oily ingredients.
It is not too hard to apply and overall I am happy
Unfortunately, this hair serum didn't work for me—it left my scalp greasy, itchy, and even caused dandruff.
