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 (4)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (4)

Ingredient Info

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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

Com. / Irr. Rating

Features

Perfuming, Solvent

Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Masking, Solvent

Solvent

0 / 0

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

2 / 2

Masking

UV Absorber

Skin Conditioning

Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 16 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Ethyl Acetate

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

Alcohol Denat.

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:

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Butyl Acetate

What it does: Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.

Nitrocellulose

What it does:

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.

Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin

What it does:

We don't have a description for Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin.

Acrylates Copolymer

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Triphenyl Phosphate

What it does:

We don't have a description for Triphenyl Phosphate.

Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate

What it does:

We don't have a description for Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate.

Isopropyl Alcohol

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.

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Cetyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Its main roles are:

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Formaldehyde

What it does:

Formaldehyde can cause irritation and worsen eczema.

Camphor

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Camphor is a waxy solid with a strong scent. It is made using turpentine oil.

Camphor is used for medicinal purposes due to its cooling effect. In medicine, camphor is a common anti-inflammation ingredient.

It possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties.

One study found camphor to be a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient. This might be due to its ability to increase elastin and collagen production. Collagen and elastin are responsible for plump and youthful looking skin.

It is best to use cosmetics with a small amount of camphor under 11%. Using topical camphor may induce irritation and redness.

In the past, camphor was traditionally made by distilling the wood of the camphor tree.

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Benzophenone-1

What it does: UV Absorber

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein.

Calcium Pantothenate

What it does:

Calcium Pantothenate is calcium salt from Vitamin B5. It can be naturally found in plants and animals.

Calcium Pantothenate is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.

Our bodies use Calcium Pantothenate for various metabolic functinos. These functions include metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids.

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CI 60725

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 60725.

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Directions

Clean and prime nails. Treat with one coat of the Nail Tek formulation. Begin at the half moon, stroking toward the end of the nail. Be sure to keep all nail products away from the cuticle and skin as they may cause dryness. Color with two coats of your favorite shade of nail polish. Protect with two top coats of Nail Tek. Apply daily as a top coat over polish. After one week, remove all polish with a non-acetone remover and begin the steps again.

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