Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ORLY Nail Defense versus Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener .
Published on February 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both nail care. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener 10 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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:
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:
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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ORLY Nail Defense 23 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.
ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener 10 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
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.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.
ORLY Nail Defense 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.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 7.
Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Ci 60725.
ORLY Nail Defense contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener contains this as ingredient number 10.
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ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener 10 ingredients
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ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener 10 ingredients
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ORLY Nail Defense 23 ingredients
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