Nail-Aid Gel Xtreme Shine Top Coat Versus Nailtiques Nail Protein Formula 2
Updated on January 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe nail care. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Nail-Aid Gel Xtreme Shine Top Coat 10 ingredients
Nailtiques Nail Protein Formula 2 17 ingredients
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About this product
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Nail-Aid Gel Xtreme Shine Top Coat 10 ingredients
Nailtiques Nail Protein Formula 2 17 ingredients
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingNitrocellulose
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin
Acrylates Copolymer
Epoxidized Soybean Oil
Emollient
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Calcium Pantothenate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Etocrylene
UV AbsorberGelatin
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantEthyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin, Acrylates Copolymer, Epoxidized Soybean Oil, Benzophenone-1, Calcium Pantothenate, Dimethicone, Etocrylene, Gelatin, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, CI 60730
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
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 AlcoholAcetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerWe don't have a description for Etocrylene yet.
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