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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat versus Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener .

Published on May 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both nail care. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances

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Nail Care British Brand United Kingdom
Nail Care British Brand United Kingdom

Nail Care

A lacquer used on fingernails or toenails.

Nail Care

A lacquer used on fingernails or toenails.

Price

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Buy NailKale Superfood Base Coat

Starts at $14.00
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Starts at $11.00

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

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.

Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 1.

Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 2.

Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does:

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.

Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 3.

Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.

Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 4.

Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking

Adipic Acid is an organic dicarboxylic acid. It is used for pH adjustment and masking.

Many ingredients depend on a specific pH range in order to be effective.

As a masking ingredient, adipic acid is used to obscure or block properties of other ingredients. They are commonly used to block the scent of a product.

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Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 5.

Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Alcohol

Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 8.

Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Copolymer

Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 10.

Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener contains this as ingredient number 11.

8
What it does: UV Absorber
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.

Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 12.

Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener contains this as ingredient number 12.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 23.

Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener contains this as ingredient number 26.

10

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.

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Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 29.

Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener contains this as ingredient number 29.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat contains this as ingredient number 39.

Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener contains this as ingredient number 39.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

23% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
49% have no rating yet
9% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
57% have no rating yet

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