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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Ingredient Info
ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails 18 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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 😥
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ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails 18 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails 18 ingredients
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
Ethyl Acetate • Butyl Acetate • Nitrocellulose • Sd Alcohol 40-B • Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate • Isopropyl Alcohol • Ethyl Tosylamide • Acrylates Copolymer • Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer • Etocrylene • Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin • Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Dimethicone • Ascorbic Acid • 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.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 1.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
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.
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 AlcoholORLY 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.
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.
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.
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 AcetateORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 15.
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
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.
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ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails 18 ingredients
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ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener for Sensitive & Peeling Nails 18 ingredients
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