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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat versus Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat .

Published on May 31, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe nail care. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances

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Nail Care American Brand United States
Nail Care British Brand United Kingdom

Nail Care

A lacquer used on fingernails or toenails.

Nail Care

A lacquer used on fingernails or toenails.

Price

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Starts at $9.50
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Starts at $14.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 1.

Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 2.

Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.

China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 3.

Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 2.

We don't have a description for Cellulose Acetate Butyrate.

China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 4.

Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

Learn more about Acrylates Copolymer

China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 5.

Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.

China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 6.

Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 5.

7
What it does: UV Absorber

We don't have a description for Etocrylene.

China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 7.

Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 8.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 60725.

China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 9.

Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

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4% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
52% have no rating yet

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