Holo Taco One-Coat Black Versus OPI Nail Lacquer - Lincoln Park After Dark
Updated on January 24, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe nail care. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Holo Taco One-Coat Black 14 ingredients
OPI Nail Lacquer 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Holo Taco One-Coat Black 14 ingredients
OPI Nail Lacquer 19 ingredients
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Nitrocellulose
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetylated Hydrogenated Castor Glyceride, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, CI 77266, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Benzophenone-1, Dimethicone, Citric Acid
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingNitrocellulose
Adipic Acid
BufferingTribenzoin
MaskingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantStearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diacetone Alcohol
MaskingMethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 15880
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantEthyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid, Tribenzoin, Isopropyl Alcohol, CI 77499, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Benzophenone-1, Citric Acid, Diacetone Alcohol, Methicone, Dimethicone, CI 15880, CI 77891, CI 77510
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.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone 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 Stearalkonium Bentonite yet.
We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Hectorite yet.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate yet.
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