Essence Colour Shield Base Coat Versus Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat
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 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
Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat 43 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Essence Colour Shield Base Coat 14 ingredients
Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Adipic Acid
BufferingMaleic Anhydride
Vp/Va Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingAcrylates Copolymer
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate
Hexanal
MaskingPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyvinyl Butyral
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPistacia Lentiscus Gum Oil
Antimicrobial
Lauraldehyde
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCalcium Pantothenate
Zinc Acetylmethionate
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel
MaskingGlyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Ferment Filtrate
EmollientPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid, Maleic Anhydride, Vp/Va Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Hexanal, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Polyvinyl Butyral, Isopropyl Myristate, Helianthus Annuus Seed, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Water, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum Oil, Lauraldehyde, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc Acetylmethionate, Citrus Limon Peel, Glyceryl Linolenate, Retinyl Palmitate, Lactobacillus/Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Ferment Filtrate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, CI 77510, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, CI 19140, Biotin, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Glycine Soja Oil
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.
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 CopolymerWe don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Hexanal yet.
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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWe 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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