Christian Louboutin Matte Nail Base Coat Ingredients Explained
Published on March 07, 2023 Submitted by screamadelica
Overview
What it is
Nail care with 15 ingredients
Cool Features
It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Free From
It doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
Fun facts
Christian Louboutin is from France.
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Ingredient List (15)
Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Isopropyl Alcohol, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Triphenyl Phosphate, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Benzophenone-1, Dimethicone, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Diacetone Alcohol, CI 77891
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Ingredient Info
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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:
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 😥
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients Explained
SD Alcohol 40-B is created by denaturing ethanol with tert-Butyl alcohol and denatonium benzoate. It is a solvent and astringent.
The 'SD' stands for 'specially denatured'. Denatured alcohol means the structure has been altered.
The 40-B is given by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. This is in accordance to the method of how the alcohol was denatured.
This ingredient is a solvent alcohol.
Learn more about Sd Alcohol 40-BIsopropyl 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 AlcoholWe don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer.
We don't have a description for Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate.
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.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerWe don't have a description for Stearalkonium Hectorite.
Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.
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.
We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Bentonite.
We don't have a description for Diacetone Alcohol.
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.
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Directions
1. Apply 1 coat of base coat and then let it dry for 2 minutes.
2. Apply 2 coats of nail colour and then let it dry 2 minutes.
3. Apply one coat of matte top coat for a long-lasting and intense matte finish.
1. Apply 1 coat of base coat and then let it dry for 2 minutes.
2. Apply 2 coats of nail colour and then let it dry 2 minutes.
3. Apply one coat of matte top coat for a long-lasting and intense matte finish.
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