Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment versus Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat .
Last updated on January 23, 2024. Published on February 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both nail care. They have a total of 16 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, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment 30 ingredients
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat 28 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment 30 ingredients
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment 30 ingredients
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat 28 ingredients
Butyl Acetate • Ethyl Acetate • Nitrocellulose • Acetyl Tributyl Citrate • Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer • Isopropyl Alcohol • Acrylates Copolymer • Stearalkonium Bentonite • Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Benzophenone-1 • CI 77891 • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Hexanal • Propanediol • Water • Lauraldehyde • Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • CI 77491 • Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract • Acetyl Methionine • Acetyl Cysteine • Polyurethane-67 • Methoxyisopropyl Acetate • Citric Acid
Butyl Acetate • Ethyl Acetate • Nitrocellulose • Acetyl Tributyl Citrate • Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer • Alcohol • Stearalkonium Bentonite • Acrylates Copolymer • Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Isopropyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Etocrylene • Diacetone Alcohol • Isopropyl Myristate • Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Pistacia Lentiscus Gum • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Phosphoric Acid • Sorbic Acid • Polyvinyl Butyral • Acetyl Methionine • CI 19140 • CI 60725 • CI 77891
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.
Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.
Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.
Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 3.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 3.
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.
Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer.
Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 5.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 AlcoholNails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 6.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 CopolymerNails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Bentonite.
Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 8.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 7.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 9.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 12.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 28.
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is oil from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae. This oil is non-fragrant and non-volatile.
Apricot Kernel Oil is an emollient and helps soften skin. This is due to its fatty acid components. Some of these fatty acids include linoleic and oleic acid.
Apricot Kernel Oil also has antioxidant properties from Vitamins A, C, and E. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Besides being antioxidants, these vitamins provide plenty of skin benefits as well.
Learn more about Prunus Armeniaca Kernel OilNails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 13.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 19.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilNails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 14.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 16.
Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.
Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Avocado Oil is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.
These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm.
Avocado Oil reduces inflammation and has not shown to clog glands.
Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima OilNails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 15.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 17.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideNails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 16.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 11.
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 17.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 20.
Acetyl Methionine is an amino acid made partly with methionine. It is an antioxidant and humectant.
Acetyl Methionine helps the skin stay hydrated, helping the skin look more youthful. Its antioxidant properties protect skin against free-radical damage.
Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment contains this as ingredient number 26.
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Nails Inc. Back To Life Strengthening Nail Treatment 30 ingredients
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat 28 ingredients
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