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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil versus Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil .

Last updated on February 19, 2024. Published on March 02, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Nail Care British Brand United Kingdom
Hand Cream Brand

Nail Care

A lacquer used on fingernails or toenails.

Hand Cream

Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.

Price

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Starts at $11.00
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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 (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is oil from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae. This oil is non-fragrant and non-volatile.

Apricot Kernel Oil is an emollient and helps soften skin. This is due to its fatty acid components. Some of these fatty acids include linoleic and oleic acid.

Apricot Kernel Oil also has antioxidant properties from Vitamins A, C, and E. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Besides being antioxidants, these vitamins provide plenty of skin benefits as well.

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Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil contains this as ingredient number 3.

Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

25% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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