OPI Infinite Shine Gel-Like Lacquer Ingredients Explained
Updated on April 17, 2024 Submitted by screamadelica
Overview
What it is
Nail care with 17 ingredients that contains exfoliants
Cool Features
It is vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe
Free From
It doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
Fun facts
OPI is from United States.
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Ingredient List (17)
Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Silica, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Citric Acid, Tin Oxide, Dimethicone, CI 77891, CI 77510
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Ingredient Info
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients Explained
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 AlcoholSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteWe don't have a description for Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer.
We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Hectorite.
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 Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate.
We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
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.
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.
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Directions
Step 1: Prep your natural nails to ensure a strong adhesion. Aka, trim, file, and buff.
Step 2: Apply 1 thin coat of Infinite Shine Gel-like Base Coat and cap the free edge. Allow nails to dry for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3: Apply 2 thin coats of any Infinite Shine shade and cap...
Step 1: Prep your natural nails to ensure a strong adhesion. Aka, trim, file, and buff.
Step 2: Apply 1 thin coat of Infinite Shine Gel-like Base Coat and cap the free edge. Allow nails to dry for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3: Apply 2 thin coats of any Infinite Shine shade and cap the free edge of each coat. Allow each coat to dry for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4: Apply 1 coat of Infinite Shine Gel-like Top Coat over nail polish, cap the free edge, then let nails dry.
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