Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails versus ORLY Nail Defense .
Published on July 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both nail care. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails 20 ingredients
ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
At a glance
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OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails 20 ingredients
ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails 20 ingredients
ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
Sd Alcohol 40-B • Ethyl Acetate • Butyl Acetate • Heptane • Nitrocellulose • Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin • Polyvinyl Butyral • Isopropyl Alcohol • Triphenyl Phosphate • Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate • Etocrylene • N-Butyl Alcohol • Water • Rosin/Formaldehyde Copolymer • Saccharide Isomerate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbic Acid • CI 60725
Ethyl Acetate • Butyl Acetate • Alcohol Denat. • Nitrocellulose • Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer • Isopropyl Alcohol • Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate • Acetyl Tributyl Citrate • Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate • Benzophenone-1 • Etocrylene • Epoxidized Soybean Oil • Polyvinyl Butyral • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Tocopheryl Acetate • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Equisetum Hyemale Leaf/Stem Extract • Water • Dimethicone • Calcium Pantothenate • CI 60725
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails contains this as ingredient number 2.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails contains this as ingredient number 3.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails contains this as ingredient number 5.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Polyvinyl Butyral.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails contains this as ingredient number 7.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 AlcoholOPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails contains this as ingredient number 8.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails contains this as ingredient number 10.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Etocrylene.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails contains this as ingredient number 11.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 11.
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!
Learn more about WaterOPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails contains this as ingredient number 13.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails contains this as ingredient number 17.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateOPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails contains this as ingredient number 18.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Ci 60725.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails contains this as ingredient number 20.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 23.
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OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails 20 ingredients
ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
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OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Dry & Brittle Nails 20 ingredients
ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
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