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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ORLY Nail Defense versus OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails .

Published on July 31, 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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones

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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.

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Ingredient Info

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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

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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)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

1
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 1.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 2.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does:

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 4.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails contains this as ingredient number 3.

We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 5.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
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

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 6.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails contains this as ingredient number 6.

We don't have a description for Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 9.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails contains this as ingredient number 5.

7
What it does: UV Absorber

We don't have a description for Etocrylene.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 11.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails contains this as ingredient number 10.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 14.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails contains this as ingredient number 14.

9
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Acetate

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 15.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails contains this as ingredient number 13.

10
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.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 21.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails contains this as ingredient number 16.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 60725.

ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 23.

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

13% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
61% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
56% have no rating yet

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