Grande Cosmetics GrandeLIPS Plumping Lip Primer
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Cyclopentasiloxane + 9 moreWorks well
“A nourishing, clear, matte, plumping lip primer for a smooth lip canvas.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateMay help
“This nourishing primer preps your lips by smoothing out the look of lip lines and wrinkles* before color application.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Menthoxypropanediol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cyclopentasiloxane~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneIsododecane~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneDiisostearyl malate~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateHydrogenated polyisobutene~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneDimethicone crosspolymer~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerPhenyl trimethicone~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerDimethicone~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeLauryl dimethicone~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vp/eicosene copolymer~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin
More about Vp/eicosene copolymerIsostearyl isostearate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl isostearateVinyl dimethicone/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.5–1.15%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCetearyl ethylhexanoate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateMenthoxypropanediol~0.35–0.85%
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateParfum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHexylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPortulaca pilosa extract~0.1–0.45%
Sucrose cocoate~0.1–0.4%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-38~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-38Ingredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Diisostearyl malate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Phenyl trimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Lauryl dimethicone, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Isostearyl isostearate, Vinyl dimethicone/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Menthoxypropanediol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbitan isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene glycol, Portulaca pilosa extract, Sucrose cocoate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Grande CosmeticsGrandeLIPS Plumping Lip PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | COVER FXAnti-Aging Primer | LH CosmeticsUltimate Lips Primer | REVOLUTION SKINCAREBlur and Fine Line Filler | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 31% | 28% |
| Price | — | — | $19.75 | $8.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-3 | — | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Grande Cosmetics - GrandeLIPS Plumping Lip Primer" is effective for: Moisturizing
This lip sunscreen could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.10% - 0.35%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Grande Cosmetics" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 25.78CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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