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Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe nail care. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Essence Colour Shield Base Coat
Essence Colour Shield Base Coat
Nail Care
German Brand Germany
Dior Nail Glow
Dior Nail Glow
Nail Care
French Brand France

Ingredient Info

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Essence Colour Shield Base Coat 14 ingredients

Dior Nail Glow 14 ingredients

At a glance

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Essence Colour Shield Base Coat 14 ingredients

Dior Nail Glow 14 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Colour Shield Base Coat
Ethyl Acetate Perfuming, Solvent
Fragrance

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

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Butyl Acetate Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.

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Nitrocellulose

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.

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Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer

We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer.

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Acetyl Tributyl Citrate Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.

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Isopropyl Alcohol Solvent
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Alcohol  •  5 Concerns

Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0-3 / 0-3
Vitamin E  •  Antioxidant  •  4 Benefits  •  May cause irritation

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.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.
Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

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Glycolic Acid Buffering
AHA  •  7 Benefits  •  2 Concerns

Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

N-Butyl Alcohol Perfuming, Solvent
Fragrance

N-Butyl Alcohol is a fragrance.

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Hexanal Masking

We don't have a description for Hexanal.

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Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate

We don't have a description for Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate.

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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate UV Absorber, UV Filter
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Chemical UV Filter  •  2 Concerns

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.

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Nail Glow
Butyl Acetate Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.

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Ethyl Acetate Perfuming, Solvent
Fragrance

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

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Nitrocellulose

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.

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Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer

We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer.

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Acetyl Tributyl Citrate Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.

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Isopropyl Alcohol Solvent
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Alcohol  •  5 Concerns

Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.

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Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

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Benzophenone-3 UV Absorber, UV Filter
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Chemical UV Filter  •  2 Concerns

You probably know this ingredient as Oxybenzone, a sunscreen ingredient. It is a broad-spectrum sunscreen ingredient, meaning it can protect the skin against UVB and short UVA rays. The absorption range is 270-350 nm with peak absorption at 288 and 350 nm.

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Fluorescent Brightener 367

We don't have a description for Fluorescent Brightener 367.

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CI 15850 Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Adipic Acid/Fumaric Acid/Phthalic Acid/Tricyclodecane Dimethanol Copolymer

We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Fumaric Acid/Phthalic Acid/Tricyclodecane Dimethanol Copolymer.

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Stearalkonium Bentonite Gel Forming

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Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate

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Citric Acid Buffering, Masking
AHA  •  4 Benefits  •  2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.

We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer.

Masking, Perfuming

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.

Solvent
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Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.

This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Learn more about Isopropyl Alcohol

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.

It is also used to make a product more thick.

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Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Colour Shield Base Coat
3
3
8
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
Nail Glow
4
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated

When to use

Essence Colour Shield Base Coat 14 ingredients

Dior Nail Glow 14 ingredients

1 Routine
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day