Overview
What it is
Nail care with 28 ingredients that contains exfoliants
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, and fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Free From
It doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Mooncat is from United States.
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What's inside
Ingredients List
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingNitrocellulose
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Silica
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Acrylates Copolymer
Polyurethane-33
N-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate
Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum Lake
CI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantPigment Red 57:1
Cosmetic ColorantAcid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake
Methoxyisopropyl Acetate
SolventCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantDiacetone Alcohol
MaskingPhosphoric Acid
BufferingEthyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyurethane-33, N-Butyl Alcohol, Tin Oxide, Benzophenone-1, Stearalkonium Bentonite, CI 77000, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum Lake, CI 60725, CI 77499, CI 77510, Pigment Red 57:1, Acid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake, Methoxyisopropyl Acetate, CI 77120, Diacetone Alcohol, Phosphoric Acid
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.
We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer yet.
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.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate is made up of calcium, aluminum, and silicates. It is a glass-like material. In cosmetics, it comes in the form of flakes or microspheres.
Calcium aluminum borosilicate is a bulking agent, meaning it helps thicken a product.
This ingredient is created by slowly mixing several minerals, including kaolin clay.
Although āaluminumā in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic āaluminum overload.ā
Learn more about Calcium Aluminum BorosilicateWe don't have a description for Polyethylene Terephthalate yet.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaTitanium dioxide is a mineral UV filter widely used in sunscreens and cosmetics.
It is one of only two UV filters officially classified as āmineralā by regulatory agencies, the other being zinc oxide.
Titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum protection mostly in the UVB and UVAII range, with some protection in the UVAI range.
While its UVA protection isnāt as strong as zinc oxideās, the difference is minor.
A common myth is that mineral UV filters reflect UV light. However, modern research shows titanium dioxide absorbs UV radiation like chemical filters (~95% absorption & 5% reflection).
Thanks to its non-irritating nature, titanium dioxide is suitable for sensitive, acne-prone, or redness-prone skin. It is unlikely to cause "eye sting" like other sunscreen ingredients.
A major drawback of this ingredient is its white cast and thick texture. This is why mineral sunscreens often leave a white cast and are less cosmetically elegant than chemical/hybrid sunscreens.
To improve white cast and spreadability, micronized or nano-sized titanium dioxide is often used.
There are ongoing concerns surrounding nano-titanium oxide's impact on marine ecosystems.
There is no conclusive evidence that any form of titanium oxide (or any other sunscreen ingredients) will cause harm to marine ecosystems or coral reefs. The science is still developing but many consumers are keeping a close eye on this issue.
Please note, many destinations have reef-safety sunscreen rules. For instance, the U.S. Virgin Islands advises all visitors to use non-nano mineral sunscreens.
Nano mineral sunscreens once raised safety concerns about absorption into skin.
Extensive research has shown that they do not penetrate healthy or damaged skin; they remain safely on the surface and the top layer of dead skin (stratum corneum).
You'll likely find titanium dioxide bundled with alumina, silica, or dimethicone. These ingredients help make titanium dioxide highly photostable; this prevents it from interacting with other formula components under UV light.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideAcrylates 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 Polyurethane-33 yet.
N-Butyl Alcohol is a fragrance.
Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Benzophenone-1 absorbs UV.
We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Bentonite yet.
We don't have a description for CI 77000 yet.
We don't have a description for Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate yet.
We don't have a description for Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum Lake yet.
We don't have a description for CI 60725 yet.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
This ingredient is used to impart a blue color. It is not water-soluble.
It goes by two different names:
1. Ferric Ferrocyanide: a synthetic dark blue pigment
2. Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide: a synthetic blue pigment, also called Prussian blue
In the EU, both of these colors must be labeled as 'CI 77510'.
Learn more about CI 77510We don't have a description for Pigment Red 57:1 yet.
We don't have a description for Acid Yellow 3 Aluminum Lake yet.
We don't have a description for Methoxyisopropyl Acetate yet.
We don't have a description for CI 77120 yet.
We don't have a description for Diacetone Alcohol yet.
Phosphoric acid is used to adjust the pH of products.
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Mooncat is a American brand
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