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

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

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

Masking, Solvent

Masking, Perfuming

Solvent

0 / 0

Emollient

UV Absorber

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

1 / 0

UV Absorber

Skin Conditioning

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Skin Conditioning

Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 17 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Ethyl Acetate

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

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.

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.

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.

Learn more about Isopropyl Alcohol

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.

Learn more about Acrylates Copolymer

Epoxidized Soybean Oil

What it does: Emollient

Epoxidized Soybean Oil is an oil. It can be bad for acne prone skin.

Benzophenone-1

What it does: UV Absorber

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.

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.

Learn more about Calcium Pantothenate

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Etocrylene

What it does: UV Absorber

We don't have a description for Etocrylene.

Gelatin

What it does:

Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Gelatin.

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein

What it does: Skin Conditioning

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

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

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

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

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

CI 60730

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 60730.

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When to use

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Directions

Apply once daily. As nails improve, decrease application. Formula 2 may be worn alone or with color polish.

The nail protein is designed for one coat to be applied over the previous. Remove as needed (usually weekly) with a non-acetone remover and start again.

It is...

Apply once daily. As nails improve, decrease application. Formula 2 may be worn alone or with color polish.

The nail protein is designed for one coat to be applied over the previous. Remove as needed (usually weekly) with a non-acetone remover and start again.

It is important to wash hands/nails with soap and water to remove any residue. Be sure the nail surface is completely dry before the base coat is applied.

If wearing color polish, apply the nail protein as a base coat followed by color. A second coat can then be applied the following day.

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