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Mooncat Hardcore Base Coat Ingredients Explained

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Updated on April 24, 2024 Submitted by screamadelica

Overview

What it is

Nail care with 15 ingredients

Cool Features

It is vegan and cruelty-free

Free From

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

Fun facts

Mooncat is from United States.

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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.

Concerns

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

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
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Masking, Solvent
2
Perfuming, Solvent
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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Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance Icon
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Perfuming, Solvent
Fragrance Icon
8
Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
9
UV Absorber
Non-Reef-Safe Icon
10
UV Absorber
11
Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
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Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
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Skin Conditioning
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Cosmetic Colorant
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Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 15 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.

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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

3
What it does:

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.

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

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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.

Learn more about Isopropyl Alcohol
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What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.

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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

N-Butyl Alcohol is a fragrance.

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What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

We don't have a description for Diisobutyl Adipate.

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What it does: UV Absorber
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.

10
What it does: UV Absorber

We don't have a description for Etocrylene.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.
12
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.

Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.

Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.

Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Allium Sativum Bulb Extract.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 47000.

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