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butter LONDON Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer Ingredients Explained

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Updated on April 16, 2024 Submitted by screamadelica

Overview

What it is

Nail care with 19 ingredients that contains AHA and exfoliants

Cool Features

It is vegan, cruelty-free, and fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Suited For

It has ingredients that are good for brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

It doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.

You should know

Here's our breakdown of the notable ingredients, benefits, and concerns we determined from the ingredients in this product. Click any item to learn more.

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Exfoliators

Benefits

Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

Ingredients Overview

Here's our quick-to-read summary of the ingredients in this product. Keep scrolling if you'd like to learn more about what each ingredient does!
Ingredient
Features
1
Masking, Solvent
2
Perfuming, Solvent
Fragrance Icon
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4
5
Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance Icon
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Solvent
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Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
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Gel Forming
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9
UV Absorber
Non-Reef-Safe Icon
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11
Buffering
AHA IconMay cause irritation IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconMay worsen Rosacea IconHelps brighten skin Icon
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Buffering, Masking
AHA IconMay cause irritation IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconMay worsen Rosacea IconHelps brighten skin Icon
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Skin Conditioning
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Silicon Icon
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UV Absorber
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Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon
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Cosmetic Colorant
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Cosmetic Colorant
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Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 19 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
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What it does: Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.

2
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

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What it does:

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.

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We don't have a description for Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.

6
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.

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7
What it does: Gel Forming

We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Hectorite.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.

It is considered non-irritating on the skin.

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What it does: UV Absorber
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.

We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.

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What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Malic Acid is an AHA derived from unripe fruit. The word "Malic" comes from the word "Malum". In Latin, "Malum" means apple.

Malic Acid has both AHA and BHA properties, but is considered an AHA because its AHA properties are stronger. Like other AHAs, it removes the top layer of old and dead skin to reveal the newer layer underneath. It also helps with improving fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone, skin texture, and acne blemishes.

Due to its exfoliating properties, you should wear SPF when using Malic Acid.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Malic Acid
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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract comes from bamboo plant. Bamboo extract is skin conditioning and soothing.

Bamboo extract has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution. The antioxidant property of bamboo also makes it great at healing wounds.

Bamboos are rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and copper.

A recent study found bamboo extract might interrupt the process of hyperpigmentation.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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15

We don't have a description for Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate.

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What it does: Abrasive

Diamond Powder is an exfoliant.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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
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What it does: 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.

Embed Ingredients

Here's what our community thinks of the 19 ingredients in this product ✨

5% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
53% have no rating yet

When to use

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

Directions

Apply one coat. Let dry. Apply second coat. Let dry. For best results, use butter LONDON Nail Foundation Priming Basecoat or butter LONDON Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat prior to lacquer application. Finish with butter LONDON Hardwear Shine UV Topcoat.

Apply one coat. Let dry. Apply second coat. Let dry. For best results, use butter LONDON Nail Foundation Priming Basecoat or butter LONDON Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat prior to lacquer application. Finish with butter LONDON Hardwear Shine UV Topcoat.

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