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Nail-Aid Steel 5-in-1 Instant Hardener Versus OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe nail care. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Nail-Aid Steel 5-in-1 Instant Hardener

Nail Care

American Brand United States

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original

Nail Care

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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Nail-Aid Steel 5-in-1 Instant Hardener 13 ingredients

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original 21 ingredients

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Nail-Aid Steel 5-in-1 Instant Hardener 13 ingredients

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original 21 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Steel 5-in-1 Instant Hardener

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

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Phthalic Anhydride/Trimellitic Anhydride/Glycols Copolymer

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Acetyl Tributyl Citrate Masking, Perfuming

Fragrance

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.

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Stearalkonium Hectorite Gel Forming

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Etocrylene UV Absorber

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Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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Vitamin E • Antioxidant • Helps brighten skin

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.

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Ergocalciferol Skin Conditioning

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Calcium Pantothenate

Calcium Pantothenate is calcium salt from Vitamin B5. It can be naturally found in plants and animals.

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Biotin Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Conditioning

Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.

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Cyanocobalamin Skin Conditioning

Cyanocobalamin is the manufactured version of vitamin B12. Our bodies use B12 for cell production.

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CI 60725 Cosmetic Colorant

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Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Phthalic Anhydride/Trimellitic Anhydride/Glycols Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Etocrylene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ergocalciferol, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, CI 60725

Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original

Ethyl Acetate Perfuming, Solvent

Fragrance

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

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Butyl Acetate Masking, Solvent

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Nitrocellulose

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Propyl Acetate Perfuming, Solvent

Fragrance

Propyl Acetate is a fragrance.

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Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin

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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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Triphenyl Phosphate

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Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate

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N-Butyl Alcohol Perfuming, Solvent

Fragrance

N-Butyl Alcohol is a fragrance.

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Rosin/Formaldehyde Copolymer

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Stearalkonium Bentonite Gel Forming

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Camphor Masking

4 Concerns

Camphor is a waxy solid with a strong scent. It is made using turpentine oil.

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Diacetone Alcohol Masking, Solvent

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Ethyl Tosylamide

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Benzophenone-1 UV Absorber

Non-Reef-Safe

Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.

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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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Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Skin Conditioning

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Dimethicone Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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Silicon

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Calcium Pantothenate

Calcium Pantothenate is calcium salt from Vitamin B5. It can be naturally found in plants and animals.

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CI 60725 Cosmetic Colorant

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CI 77891 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

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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.

Butyl Acetate

Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.

Ethyl Acetate

Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

Nitrocellulose

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.

Calcium Pantothenate

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Calcium Pantothenate is calcium salt from Vitamin B5. It can be naturally found in plants and animals.

Calcium Pantothenate is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.

Our bodies use Calcium Pantothenate for various metabolic functinos. These functions include metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids.

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CI 60725

Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 60725.