Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original versus ORLY Nail Defense .

Published on July 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both nail care. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Nail Care American Brand United States
Nail Care American Brand United States

Nail Care

A lacquer used on fingernails or toenails.

Nail Care

A lacquer used on fingernails or toenails.

Price

Shop

Buy Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original

Starts at $10.47
Shop

Buy Nail Defense

Starts at $8.98

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
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

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

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: Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 1.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 2.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does:

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 3.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
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

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 6.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 6.

We don't have a description for Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 8.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: UV Absorber
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 15.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 10.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 17.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 14.

8
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 18.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 21.

9

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.

Learn more about Calcium Pantothenate

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 19.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 22.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 60725.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 20.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

0% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
67% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
61% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original.

See 50 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to ORLY Nail Defense.

See 50 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...