Grande Cosmetics GrandLips Hydrating Lip Plumper - Clear Versus rhode Peptide Lip Treatment - Unscented
Updated on April 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Grande Cosmetics GrandLips Hydrating Lip Plumper 20 ingredients
rhode Peptide Lip Treatment 24 ingredients
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At a glance
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Grande Cosmetics GrandLips Hydrating Lip Plumper 20 ingredients
rhode Peptide Lip Treatment 24 ingredients
Ingredients, at a glance
What's in this product, and how it might affect your skin.
Concerns
Ingredients, at a glance
What's in this product, and how it might affect your skin.
Notable Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is derived from isostearic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate is derived from cetearyl alcohol and sorbic acid.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Niacin 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.
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
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
2 Concerns
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
2 Concerns
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
2 Concerns
We don't have a description for Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate yet.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
AntioxidantHelps brighten skin
Tribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C.
Antioxidant5 Benefits
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is from the seed of the Babassu palm plant. This plant is native to Brazil.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
6 Benefits3 Concerns
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-4 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Antioxidant4 BenefitsMay cause irritation
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
4 Benefits2 Concerns
Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polybutene, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Parfum, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tribehenin, Stevioside, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-4, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
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 PolybuteneEthylhexyl 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 PalmitateSorbitan 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 IsostearateIngredient Ratings
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Grande Cosmetics GrandLips Hydrating Lip Plumper 20 ingredients
rhode Peptide Lip Treatment 24 ingredients
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Grande Cosmetics GrandLips Hydrating Lip Plumper 20 ingredients
Lapaki
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...
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...
rhode Peptide Lip Treatment 24 ingredients
ToriJade_506
Great Everyday!!!
I use this as an overnight mask which is amazing for my lips. Ans as an all day gloss/balm . So hydrated and leaves lips juicy....
Great Everyday!!!
I use this as an overnight mask which is amazing for my lips. Ans as an all day gloss/balm . So hydrated and leaves lips juicy. Salted Caramel is my favorite!!!
