Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat Versus Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat
Overview
What they are
These products are both nail care. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive 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. NailKale Superfood Base Coat 43 ingredients
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat 43 ingredients
Hermès Les Mains Hermès Enamel Base Coat 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Adipic Acid
BufferingMaleic Anhydride
Vp/Va Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingAcrylates Copolymer
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate
Hexanal
MaskingPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyvinyl Butyral
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPistacia Lentiscus Gum Oil
Antimicrobial
Lauraldehyde
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCalcium Pantothenate
Zinc Acetylmethionate
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel
MaskingGlyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Ferment Filtrate
EmollientPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid, Maleic Anhydride, Vp/Va Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Hexanal, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Polyvinyl Butyral, Isopropyl Myristate, Helianthus Annuus Seed, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Water, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum Oil, Lauraldehyde, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc Acetylmethionate, Citrus Limon Peel, Glyceryl Linolenate, Retinyl Palmitate, Lactobacillus/Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Ferment Filtrate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, CI 77510, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, CI 19140, Biotin, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Glycine Soja Oil
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingAcrylates Copolymer
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Etocrylene
UV AbsorberDiacetone Alcohol
MaskingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Phosphoric Acid
BufferingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Polyvinyl Butyral
Acetyl Methionine
Skin Conditioning
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButyl 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 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.
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 CopolymerAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. It’s full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when it’s sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.
It doesn’t protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Let’s get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
It’s also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skin’s own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
You’ll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractWe don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideCI 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 19140Ethyl 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 AlcoholIsopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristateWe don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.
We don't have a description for Polyvinyl Butyral yet.
We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Bentonite yet.
We don't have a description for Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate yet.
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