OPI Top Coat Versus Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat
Updated on May 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe nail care. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
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 Top Coat 11 ingredients
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat 18 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
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OPI Top Coat 11 ingredients
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Butyl Acetate
MaskingCellulose Acetate Butyrate
Acrylates Copolymer
Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
Triphenyl Phosphate
Sucrose Benzoate
Nitrocellulose
Etocrylene
UV AbsorberBenzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
Skin ConditioningBasic Violet 2
Ethyl Acetate, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Butyl Acetate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Acrylates Copolymer, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Triphenyl Phosphate, Sucrose Benzoate, Nitrocellulose, Etocrylene, Benzophenone-1, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Saccharide Isomerate, Algae Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Basic Violet 2
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 CopolymerBenzophenone-1 absorbs UV.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
We don't have a description for Cellulose Acetate Butyrate yet.
Dimethicone 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.
We don't have a description for Etocrylene yet.
We don't have a description for Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate yet.
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