OPI Infinite Shine 2 Long-Wear Lacquer - Pearlcore Versus OPI Infinite Shine Gel-Like Lacquer - Do You Sea What I Sea?
Updated on May 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe nail care. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
OPI Infinite Shine 2 Long-Wear Lacquer 15 ingredients
OPI Infinite Shine Gel-Like Lacquer 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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OPI Infinite Shine 2 Long-Wear Lacquer 15 ingredients
OPI Infinite Shine Gel-Like Lacquer 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingNitrocellulose
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSilica
Abrasive
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Silica, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Citric Acid, Tin Oxide, Dimethicone, CI 77891
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingNitrocellulose
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSilica
Abrasive
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantEthyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Silica, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Citric Acid, Tin Oxide, Dimethicone, CI 77891, CI 77510
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.
We don't have a description for Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
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 77891Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthyl 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 AlcoholWe don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaWe don't have a description for Stearalkonium Hectorite yet.
We don't have a description for Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate yet.
Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
We don't have a description for Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin yet.
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