Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil Versus Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil
Updated on February 19, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil 12 ingredients
Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil 14 ingredients
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Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil 12 ingredients
Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isocetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylparaben
Preservative
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is the oil from the apricot.
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.
This ngredient 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.
Learn more about Prunus Armeniaca Kernel OilTocopheryl 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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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