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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nail-Aid Steel 5-in-1 Instant Hardener versus OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original .

Published on April 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe nail care. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Nail Care American Brand United States
Nail Care American Brand United States

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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

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

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.

Nail-Aid Steel 5-in-1 Instant Hardener contains this as ingredient number 1.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

Nail-Aid Steel 5-in-1 Instant Hardener contains this as ingredient number 2.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does:

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.

Nail-Aid Steel 5-in-1 Instant Hardener contains this as ingredient number 3.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 3.

4

Calcium Pantothenate is calcium salt from Vitamin B5. It can be naturally found in plants and animals.

Calcium Pantothenate is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.

Our bodies use Calcium Pantothenate for various metabolic functinos. These functions include metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids.

Learn more about Calcium Pantothenate

Nail-Aid Steel 5-in-1 Instant Hardener contains this as ingredient number 10.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 60725.

Nail-Aid Steel 5-in-1 Instant Hardener contains this as ingredient number 14.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 20.

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