Grande Cosmetics GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper Gloss Pale Rose

Judging from the ingredient list, "Grande Cosmetics - GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper Gloss Pale Rose" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Grande Cosmetics - GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper Gloss Pale Rose ticks this box. Humectants in this product (sodium chondroitin sulfate, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ethylhexyl palmitate, caprylyl glycol, cetearyl ethylhexanoate and octyldodecanol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

• We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.05% - 0.30%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

Irritation risk

This lip product contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Grande Cosmetics" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 24.30£ in the United Kingdom.

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