Essie Here To Stay Base Coat Versus OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original
Updated on April 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe nail care. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Essie Here To Stay Base Coat 11 ingredients
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Essie Here To Stay Base Coat 11 ingredients
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original 21 ingredients
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingNitrocellulose
Propyl Acetate
Perfuming
Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Triphenyl Phosphate
Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
N-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Formaldehyde
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingCamphor
Masking
Diacetone Alcohol
MaskingEthyl Tosylamide
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Calcium Pantothenate
CI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Propyl Acetate, Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Triphenyl Phosphate, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, N-Butyl Alcohol, Formaldehyde, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Camphor, Diacetone Alcohol, Ethyl Tosylamide, Benzophenone-1, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Dimethicone, Calcium Pantothenate, CI 60725, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzophenone-1 absorbs UV.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
We don't have a description for CI 60725 yet.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthyl 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.
We don't have a description for Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate yet.
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