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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Equate Nourishing Nail Polish Remover versus up&up Nail Polish Remover Solution .

Published on November 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both nail care. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances

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Nail Care American Brand United States
Nail Care American Brand United States

Nail Care

A lacquer used on fingernails or toenails.

Nail Care

A lacquer used on fingernails or toenails.

Price

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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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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: Solvent

We don't have a description for Acetone.

Equate Nourishing Nail Polish Remover contains this as ingredient number 1.

up&up Nail Polish Remover Solution contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Equate Nourishing Nail Polish Remover contains this as ingredient number 2.

up&up Nail Polish Remover Solution contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Equate Nourishing Nail Polish Remover contains this as ingredient number 9.

up&up Nail Polish Remover Solution contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: UV Absorber
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.

Equate Nourishing Nail Polish Remover contains this as ingredient number 10.

up&up Nail Polish Remover Solution contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Masking

Denatonium Benzoate is a denaturant and masking ingredient.

It is commonly used to denature alcohols, such as SD Alcohol 40.

Fun fact: This ingredient is the most bitter known compound. The bitter flavor is often used to deter consumption.

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Equate Nourishing Nail Polish Remover contains this as ingredient number 12.

up&up Nail Polish Remover Solution contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Yellow 11.

Equate Nourishing Nail Polish Remover contains this as ingredient number 14.

up&up Nail Polish Remover Solution contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

29% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
43% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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