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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Ingredient Info
China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat 9 ingredients
Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat 25 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat 9 ingredients
Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat 25 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat 9 ingredients
Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat 25 ingredients
Ethyl Acetate • Butyl Acetate • Alcohol Denat. • Cellulose Acetate Butyrate • Acetyl Tributyl Citrate • Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Acrylates Copolymer • Etocrylene • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hexanal • Lauraldehyde • Lactobacillus Ferment • Water • Retinol • Calcium Pantothenate • CI 26100 • Zinc Acetylmethionate • Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract • BHA • Tocopherol • CI 60725 • Collagen • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Benzoguanamine • Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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.
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.
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 CopolymerChina 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.
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.
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.
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.
China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat 9 ingredients
Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat 25 ingredients
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China Glaze Eco Glaze Top Coat 9 ingredients
Nails Inc. Retinol 45 Second Quick Drying Top Coat 25 ingredients
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