Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener Versus Sally Hansen Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment
Updated on May 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both nail care. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener 47 ingredients
Sally Hansen Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener 47 ingredients
Sally Hansen Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingNitrocellulose
Propyl Acetate
Perfuming
Tributyl Citrate
SolventIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingAcrylates Copolymer
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Oxidized Polyethylene
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Colophonium
Silica
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Magnesium Silicate
AbsorbentCalcium Pantothenate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer
Acetone
SolventCI 77002
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15880
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Propyl Acetate, Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Dimethyl Sulfone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Oxidized Polyethylene, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, CI 77120, Alumina, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Colophonium, Silica, Water, Tin Oxide, Magnesium Silicate, Calcium Pantothenate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer, Acetone, CI 77002, CI 77891, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 15880, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 77400, CI 77288, CI 42090, CI 77510, CI 77000, CI 77163, CI 77266
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Triphenyl Phosphate
Camphor
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisobutyl Adipate
EmollientAcrylates Copolymer
Etocrylene
UV AbsorberCalcium Pantothenate
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningMethylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine
Skin ProtectingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
CI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Alcohol Denat., Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Triphenyl Phosphate, Camphor, Water, Diisobutyl Adipate, Acrylates Copolymer, Etocrylene, Calcium Pantothenate, Ascorbic Acid, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Maris Sal, Methylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Silk Amino Acids, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Glycerin, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Nylon-12, CI 60725
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
Calcium Pantothenate is calcium salt from Vitamin B5. It can be naturally found in plants and animals.
Calcium Pantothenate is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.
Our bodies use Calcium Pantothenate for various metabolic functinos. These functions include metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids.
Learn more about Calcium PantothenateEthyl Acetate is a fragrance.
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.
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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