Essie Quick-Dry Nail Polish - Express to Impress Versus Rimmel London Scandaleyes Exaggerate Eye Definer - 003 Smokey Grey
Updated on October 23, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Essie Quick-Dry Nail Polish 38 ingredients
Rimmel London Scandaleyes Exaggerate Eye Definer 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Essie Quick-Dry Nail Polish 38 ingredients
Rimmel London Scandaleyes Exaggerate Eye Definer 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Acrylates Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Diacetone Alcohol
MaskingOctocrylene
UV Absorber
N-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hexanal
MaskingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Phosphoric Acid
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Mannitol
Humectant
Colophonium
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77266
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15880
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 12085
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Diacetone Alcohol, Octocrylene, N-Butyl Alcohol, Hexanal, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Phosphoric Acid, Dimethicone, Mannitol, Colophonium, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Diatomaceous Earth, CI 77120, Tin Oxide, Zinc Sulfate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, Mica, CI 77266, CI 77742, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 15880, CI 77510, CI 12085, CI 73360
Isododecane
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Polybutene
Silica
Abrasive
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients 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 used to impart a blue color. It is not water-soluble.
It goes by two different names:
1. Ferric Ferrocyanide: a synthetic dark blue pigment
2. Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide: a synthetic blue pigment, also called Prussian blue
In the EU, both of these colors must be labeled as 'CI 77510'.
Learn more about CI 77510Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaIngredient Ratings
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