Mooncat Getting Even Nail Primer
A highly rated nail care with 14 ingredients, including exfoliants and vitamin E.
Overview
What it is
Nail care with 14 ingredients that contains exfoliants and Vitamin E
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.
We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.
What's inside
Ingredients List
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
Perfuming
Nitrocellulose
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hydroxybutyric Acid/Hydroxypentanoic Acid Copolymer
Abrasive
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingAdipic Acid/Fumaric Acid/Tricyclodecane Dimethanol Copolymer
Benzophenone-1
UV Absorber
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantButyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxybutyric Acid/Hydroxypentanoic Acid Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Adipic Acid/Fumaric Acid/Tricyclodecane Dimethanol Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77891, CI 15850
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer yet.
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 AlcoholHydroxybutyric Acid/Hydroxypentanoic Acid Copolymer is an exfoliant.
Stearalkonium Hectorite is a clay-derived ingredient used to thicken a product and help create a gel-like texture.
We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Fumaric Acid/Tricyclodecane Dimethanol Copolymer yet.
Benzophenone-1 absorbs UV.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateCi 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 77891Ci 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.
Learn more about CI 15850Reviews
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