Holo Taco Smoothing Base Versus Mooncat Getting Even Nail Primer
Updated on February 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free nail care. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Holo Taco Smoothing Base 22 ingredients
Mooncat Getting Even Nail Primer 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Holo Taco Smoothing Base 22 ingredients
Mooncat Getting Even Nail Primer 14 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingAdipic Acid
BufferingAcrylates Copolymer
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Etocrylene
UV AbsorberTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingCalcium Pantothenate
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Diacetone Alcohol
MaskingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Adipic Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Etocrylene, Titanium Dioxide, Citric Acid, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Calcium Pantothenate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Diacetone Alcohol, CI 19140, Iron Oxides
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hydroxybutyric Acid/Hydroxypentanoic Acid Copolymer
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingAdipic Acid/Fumaric Acid/Tricyclodecane Dimethanol Copolymer
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxybutyric Acid/Hydroxypentanoic Acid Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Adipic Acid/Fumaric Acid/Tricyclodecane Dimethanol Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77891, CI 15850
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer yet.
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 AcidEthyl 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 Hectorite yet.
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Holo Taco Smoothing Base 22 ingredients
Mooncat Getting Even Nail Primer 14 ingredients
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