Essence Colour Shield Base Coat Versus Londontown Get Well Nail Recovery
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free nail care. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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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Ingredient Info
Essence Colour Shield Base Coat 14 ingredients
Londontown Get Well Nail Recovery 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Essence Colour Shield Base Coat 14 ingredients
Londontown Get Well Nail Recovery 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingNitrocellulose
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Isopropyl PCA
HumectantSucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
Hea Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer/Polycaprolactone Diol Copolymer
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Tris-Hea Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer
N-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Etocrylene
UV AbsorberWater
Skin ConditioningTrimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate
Malic Acid
Buffering
Hexanal
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calcium Pantothenate
Ferrous Gluconate
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyvinyl Butyral
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Rapeseed Glycerides
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
CI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantAllium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicEthyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl PCA, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Hea Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer/Polycaprolactone Diol Copolymer, Glycolic Acid, Tris-Hea Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer, N-Butyl Alcohol, Etocrylene, Water, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Malic Acid, Hexanal, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Ferrous Gluconate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyvinyl Butyral, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Rapeseed Glycerides, Alcohol Denat., Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, CI 60725, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Biotin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging.
The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidWe don't have a description for Hexanal yet.
N-Butyl Alcohol is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.
We don't have a description for Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate yet.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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