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Christian Louboutin Matte Nail Base Coat Ingredients Explained

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Published on March 07, 2023 Submitted by screamadelica

Overview

What it is

Nail care with 15 ingredients

Cool Features

It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Free From

It doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Christian Louboutin is from France.

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Nail care with 15 ingredients

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Ingredients 15

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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Sd Alcohol 40-B Astringent, Solvent
Alcohol

SD Alcohol 40-B is created by denaturing ethanol with tert-Butyl alcohol and denatonium benzoate. It is a solvent and astringent.

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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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Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer

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Triphenyl Phosphate

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Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate

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Acrylates Copolymer

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

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Stearalkonium Hectorite Gel Forming

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Benzophenone-1 UV Absorber
Non-Reef-Safe

Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.

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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.

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Stearalkonium Bentonite Gel Forming

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Diacetone Alcohol Masking, Solvent

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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

This product contains 15 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
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.

Astringent, Solvent

SD Alcohol 40-B is created by denaturing ethanol with tert-Butyl alcohol and denatonium benzoate. It is a solvent and astringent.

The 'SD' stands for 'specially denatured'. Denatured alcohol means the structure has been altered.

The 40-B is given by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. This is in accordance to the method of how the alcohol was denatured.

This ingredient is a solvent alcohol.

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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.

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

We don't have a description for Triphenyl Phosphate.

We don't have a description for Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate.

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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UV Absorber
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Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
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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.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Bentonite.

Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Diacetone Alcohol.

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

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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Directions

1. Apply 1 coat of base coat and then let it dry for 2 minutes.
2. Apply 2 coats of nail colour and then let it dry 2 minutes.
3. Apply one coat of matte top coat for a long-lasting and intense...

1. Apply 1 coat of base coat and then let it dry for 2 minutes.
2. Apply 2 coats of nail colour and then let it dry 2 minutes.
3. Apply one coat of matte top coat for a long-lasting and intense matte finish.

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