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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Gehwol Med Nail Softener versus CND RescueRXx Daily Keratin Treatment .

Last updated on January 23, 2024. Published on February 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe nail care. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Nail Care German Brand Germany
Nail Care British Brand United Kingdom

Nail Care

A lacquer used on fingernails or toenails.

Nail Care

A lacquer used on fingernails or toenails.

Price

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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Gehwol Med Nail Softener contains this as ingredient number 1.

CND RescueRXx Daily Keratin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Gehwol Med Nail Softener contains this as ingredient number 2.

CND RescueRXx Daily Keratin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

50% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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