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OPI Nail Lacquer Ingredients Explained

Name: Nail Lacquer
Brand: OPI

Color: Bubble Bath

Updated on April 17, 2024 Submitted by screamadelica

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Overview

What it is

Nail care with 18 ingredients

Cool Features

It is fungal acne (malassezia) 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 (18)

Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Tribenzoin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Citric Acid, Diacetone Alcohol, Dimethicone, Methicone, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 15850

You should know

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

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, Skin Conditioning

Solvent

0 / 0

Gel Forming

UV Absorber

Gel Forming

Buffering, Masking

Masking, Solvent

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

1 / 0

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 18 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.

Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer

What it does:

We don't have a description for Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer.

Tribenzoin

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tribenzoin.

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

Stearalkonium Bentonite

What it does: Gel Forming

We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Bentonite.

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

What it does:

We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.

Benzophenone-1

What it does: UV Absorber

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.

Stearalkonium Hectorite

What it does: Gel Forming

We don't have a description for Stearalkonium Hectorite.

Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate

What it does:

We don't have a description for Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Diacetone Alcohol

What it does: Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Diacetone Alcohol.

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.

Methicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Methicone is a type of silicone.

CI 77891

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Disliked

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 77891

CI 19140

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

CI 15850

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 15850

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When to use

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Directions

Properly prep your natural nail to ensure nail lacquer adhesion. Start by applying one coat of OPI Natural Nail Base Coat Shake nail polish shade of choice before application to properly mix pigment (this will help avoid streakiness!). Apply two thin coats to each nail. Brush some nail polish at the nail's free edge to cap the nail and help prevent chipping. Lastly, apply OPI Top Coat. Also cap the free edge with Top Coat. For a manicure that's dry to the touch in minutes, apply 1 drop of DripDry Lacquer Drying Drops to each nail.

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