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Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle Versus Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener

Nail Care

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British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on January 18, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe nail care. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle 24 ingredients

Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener 47 ingredients

About this product

At a glance

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Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle 24 ingredients

Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener 47 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Nailgrowth Miracle

Ethyl Acetate

Perfuming

Butyl Acetate

Masking

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial

Nitrocellulose

Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer

Isopropyl Alcohol

Solvent

0 / 0 Alcohol Icon

Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate

Triphenyl Phosphate

Camphor

Masking

Sucrose Benzoate

Acrylates Copolymer

Etocrylene

Water

Dimethiconol

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Tocopheryl Acetate

Dimethicone

Calcium Pantothenate

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant

Keratin Amino Acids

Skin Conditioning

Mercaptopropionic Acid

Sodium Chloride

Masking

CI 60725

Cosmetic Colorant

Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener

Ethyl Acetate

Perfuming

Butyl Acetate

Masking

Nitrocellulose

Propyl Acetate

Tributyl Citrate

Isopropyl Alcohol

Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin

Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Gel Forming

Acrylates Copolymer

Benzophenone-1

UV Absorber

Dimethyl Sulfone

Solvent

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer

Dimethicone

Emollient

1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering

Oxidized Polyethylene

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate

Masking

CI 77120

Cosmetic Colorant

Alumina

Abrasive

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate

Colophonium

Silica

Water

Tin Oxide

Magnesium Silicate

Calcium Pantothenate

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Phthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer

Acetone

CI 77002

CI 77891

Mica

CI 77491

CI 77499

CI 15880

CI 19140

CI 15850

CI 77400

CI 77288

CI 42090

CI 77510

CI 77000

CI 77163

CI 77266

Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Propyl Acetate, Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Dimethyl Sulfone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Oxidized Polyethylene, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, CI 77120, Alumina, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Colophonium, Silica, Water, Tin Oxide, Magnesium Silicate, Calcium Pantothenate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer, Acetone, CI 77002, CI 77891, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 15880, CI 19140, CI 15850, CI 77400, CI 77288, CI 42090, CI 77510, CI 77000, CI 77163, CI 77266

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

Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

Butyl Acetate

Masking, Solvent

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

Nitrocellulose

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.

Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer

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

Isopropyl Alcohol

Solvent

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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Acrylates Copolymer

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.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

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Calcium Pantothenate

Calcium Pantothenate is calcium salt from Vitamin B5. It can be naturally found in plants and animals.

Calcium Pantothenate is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.

Our bodies use Calcium Pantothenate for various metabolic functinos. These functions include metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids.

Learn more about Calcium Pantothenate