Grande Cosmetics GrandLips Hydrating Lip Plumper - Clear Versus Fusion Beauty Lipfusion XXL
Updated on January 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe lip plumpers. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Grande Cosmetics GrandLips Hydrating Lip Plumper 20 ingredients
Fusion Beauty Lipfusion XXL 27 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Grande Cosmetics GrandLips Hydrating Lip Plumper 20 ingredients
Fusion Beauty Lipfusion XXL 27 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPolybutene
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Aroma
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Nicotinate
SoothingPropylene Carbonate
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Saccharin
MaskingSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningNiacin
Smoothing
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol, 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
EmollientPolybutene
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Aroma
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Nicotinate
SoothingPropylene Carbonate
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Saccharin
MaskingSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningNiacin
Smoothing
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningAtelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
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, Atelocollagen, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose Cocoate, Water, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolPolybutene 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%.
Learn more about PolybuteneThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylatePentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is derived from isostearic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
The highest concentration of this ingredient is found in lipsticks.
This ingredient is minimally water soluble and may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateEthylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateAroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaCetearyl Ethylhexanoate is derived from cetearyl alcohol and sorbic acid.
It is an emollient and helps hydrate the skin. Emollients form a barrier on the skin to prevent water from escaping.
We don't have a description for Quaternium-90 Bentonite yet.
Menthoxypropanediol can cause irritation.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
We don't have a description for Methyl Nicotinate yet.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateButylene 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.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWe don't have a description for Saccharin yet.
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineNiacin is the other form of B3, with the other being niacinamide. The two have similar skin benefits: reducing inflammation, strengthening the skin barrier, and fading dark spots.
We don't have a description for Portulaca Pilosa Extract yet.
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Grande Cosmetics GrandLips Hydrating Lip Plumper 20 ingredients
Fusion Beauty Lipfusion XXL 27 ingredients
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Grande Cosmetics GrandLips Hydrating Lip Plumper 20 ingredients
This is an effective lip plumper. The manufacturer recommends applying the plumper twice daily for 30 days for the best results, which is what I did. However, in my opinion, the product runs out too quickly. Additionally, the pump's click system is unwieldy, and the application feels odd. Also, it has a funky smell...
