Christian Louboutin Matte Nail Base Coat Versus Sally Hansen Repair + Rescue Super Strength Defense
Updated on May 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both nail care. They have a total of 9 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, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Christian Louboutin Matte Nail Base Coat 15 ingredients
Sally Hansen Repair + Rescue Super Strength Defense 27 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Christian Louboutin Matte Nail Base Coat 15 ingredients
Sally Hansen Repair + Rescue Super Strength Defense 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingNitrocellulose
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Triphenyl Phosphate
Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
Acrylates Copolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingBenzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingDiacetone Alcohol
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Isopropyl Alcohol, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Triphenyl Phosphate, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Benzophenone-1, Dimethicone, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Diacetone Alcohol, CI 77891
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingNitrocellulose
Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin
N-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Acetylated Hydrogenated Castor Glyceride
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingBenzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningAdipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Amethyst Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15880
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantEthyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, N-Butyl Alcohol, Acetylated Hydrogenated Castor Glyceride, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Benzophenone-1, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Water, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Amethyst Extract, Biotin, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, CI 77891, CI 15880, CI 60725, CI 15850, CI 77510
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer yet.
Benzophenone-1 absorbs UV.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
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.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthyl Acetate is a fragrance.
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 AlcoholWe don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.
We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Hectorite yet.
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