Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original versus Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener .
Published on April 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe nail care. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original 21 ingredients
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener 10 ingredients
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
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 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original 21 ingredients
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener 10 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original 21 ingredients
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener 10 ingredients
Ethyl Acetate • Butyl Acetate • Nitrocellulose • Propyl Acetate • Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin • Isopropyl Alcohol • Triphenyl Phosphate • Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate • N-Butyl Alcohol • Rosin/Formaldehyde Copolymer • Stearalkonium Bentonite • Camphor • Diacetone Alcohol • Ethyl Tosylamide • Benzophenone-1 • Citric Acid • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Dimethicone • Calcium Pantothenate • CI 60725 • CI 77891
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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 - Original contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 - Original contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 7.
N-Butyl Alcohol is a fragrance.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 6.
Camphor is a waxy solid with a strong scent. It is made using turpentine oil.
Camphor is used for medicinal purposes due to its cooling effect. In medicine, camphor is a common anti-inflammation ingredient.
It possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties.
One study found camphor to be a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient. This might be due to its ability to increase elastin and collagen production. Collagen and elastin are responsible for plump and youthful looking skin.
It is best to use cosmetics with a small amount of camphor under 11%. Using topical camphor may induce irritation and redness.
In the past, camphor was traditionally made by distilling the wood of the camphor tree.
Learn more about CamphorOPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 8.
Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Ci 60725.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 10.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original 21 ingredients
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener 10 ingredients
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OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original 21 ingredients
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener 10 ingredients
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OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener - Original 21 ingredients
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