Overview
What it is
Nail care with 26 ingredients that contains exfoliants
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne and oily skin
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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About this product
Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Nitrocellulose
Butyl Acetate
MaskingEthyl Acetate
PerfumingAcrylates Copolymer
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventMethyl Stearate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventDiacetone Alcohol
MaskingSilica
AbrasivePolyoxymethylene Melamine
Ethyl Stearate
EmollientAcetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking6-Methoxy-2-Methylamino-3-Aminopyridine Hcl
Phosphoric Acid
BufferingKaolin
AbrasiveMethoxyisopropyl Acetate
SolventCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15880
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantNitrocellulose, Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Propylene Carbonate, Methyl Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Diacetone Alcohol, Silica, Polyoxymethylene Melamine, Ethyl Stearate, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, 6-Methoxy-2-Methylamino-3-Aminopyridine Hcl, Phosphoric Acid, Kaolin, Methoxyisopropyl Acetate, CI 73360, CI 15880, CI 77891, CI 77288, CI 77007, CI 15850, CI 77266, CI 77120
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose yet.
We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate yet.
Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.
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 Bentonite yet.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateWe don't have a description for Methyl Stearate yet.
We don't have a description for Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate 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 AlcoholWe don't have a description for Diacetone Alcohol 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 SilicaWe don't have a description for Polyoxymethylene Melamine yet.
Ethyl Stearate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for 6-Methoxy-2-Methylamino-3-Aminopyridine Hcl yet.
Phosphoric acid is used to adjust the pH of products.
Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinWe don't have a description for Methoxyisopropyl Acetate yet.
Ci 73360 is a synthetic red-pink dye.
We don't have a description for CI 15880 yet.
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 77891Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.
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.
Ci 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 15850We don't have a description for CI 77266 yet.
We don't have a description for CI 77120 yet.
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