Overview
What it is
Nail care with 13 ingredients
Cool Features
It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dark spots
Free From
It doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
Fun facts
OPI 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
Bis-Hema Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-9/Ipdi Copolymer
Bis-Hea Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-22/Ipdi Copolymer
PEG-9 Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetramercaptopropionate
Diethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate
Bis-Hema Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-9/Ipdi Copolymer, Bis-Hea Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-22/Ipdi Copolymer, PEG-9 Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetramercaptopropionate, Diethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate, Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, PEG/PPG-27/27 Dimethicone, BHT, Bis(T-Butyl Benzoxazolyl) Thiophene, P-Hydroxyanisole, Hydroquinone
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
We don't have a description for Bis-Hema Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-9/Ipdi Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Bis-Hea Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-22/Ipdi Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for PEG-9 Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate yet.
We don't have a description for Pentaerythrityl Tetramercaptopropionate yet.
We don't have a description for Diethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate yet.
We don't have a description for Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate 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 AlcoholCitric 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 AcidPEG/PPG-27/27 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTWe don't have a description for Bis(T-Butyl Benzoxazolyl) Thiophene yet.
P-Hydroxyanisole is an antioxidant.
Hydroquinone is used to treat hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and age spots.
It works by decreasing the melanocytes in your skin. Melanocytes are cells that create melanin (the color pigment in skin).
Be sure to use this ingredient as prescribed by your doctor. Wearing sunscreen is also a must (you should be wearing sunscreen anyway!).
Most hydroquinone prescriptions are not to be used for longer than 3 months. Long term usage can cause ochronosis, or a condition in which the skin darkens more than before.
This ingredient is banned in the EU for being skin sensitizer. In the US, this ingredient is not allowed for over-the-counter sale.
However, it is still possible to get hydroquinone in the EU, US, Canada, Australia, and Japan from a doctor's prescription.
There is no known research backing this ingredient to be carcinogenic in humans.
Check out the European alternative to hydroquinone here.
Gentle reminder that all skin tones are beautiful!
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