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Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish - Sheer Happiness Versus L.A. Colors ® Gel-Like Nail Polish - Dusty Rose

Nail Care
Nail Care
Brand
American Brand United States

Updated on March 31, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both nail care. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Miracle Gel Nail Polish

Butyl Acetate

Masking

Ethyl Acetate

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Nitrocellulose

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Isopropyl Alcohol

Solvent
0 / 0 Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin

Polyethylene Terephthalate

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Stearalkonium Bentonite

Gel Forming

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Triphenyl Phosphate

Bis(Glycidoxyphenyl)Propane/Bisaminomethylnorbornane Copolymer

Glycidyl Neodecanoate/Phthalic Anhydride/Tmp Crosspolymer

Water

Skin Conditioning

Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer

Isosorbide Dicaprylate/Caprate

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Diacetone Alcohol

Masking

Etocrylene

UV Absorber

Kaolin

Abrasive
0 / 0 Exfoliant IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Acrylates Copolymer

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Ipdi/PPG-15 Glyceryl Ether Copolymer

Polyurethane-11

Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer

Skin Conditioning

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Phosphoric Acid

Buffering

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tin Oxide

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Emulsifying
Silicon Icon

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Mannitol

Humectant

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Polyvinyl Butyral

Solum Diatomeae

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Masking
0-2 / 0 Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial
Sulfate Icon

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein

Skin Conditioning

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Propylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77000

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77007

Cosmetic Colorant

Iron Oxides

CI 77742

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 15850

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0

CI 19140

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 15880

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77510

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 42090

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77266

CI 45410

Cosmetic Colorant
2 / 0

CI 47000

Cosmetic Colorant

Hc Violet No. 2

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.

Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.

Masking, Perfuming

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.

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.

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We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Bentonite yet.

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

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

Learn more about CI 77891
Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.

Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.

This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.

It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.

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Cosmetic Colorant

CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

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Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for CI 15880 yet.

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

We don't have a description for CI 77266 yet.

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