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ORLY Nail Defense Ingredients Explained

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Published on March 14, 2023 Submitted by screamadelica

Overview

What it is

Nail care with 23 ingredients that contains Vitamin E

Cool Features

It is cruelty-free

Suited For

It has ingredients that are good for brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

It doesn't contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

Fun facts

ORLY 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.

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.

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
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
Features
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Perfuming, Solvent
Fragrance Icon
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Masking, Solvent
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Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
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Solvent
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Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
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Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance Icon
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UV Absorber
Non-Reef-Safe Icon
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UV Absorber
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Emollient
Oil IconBad for Acne Prone Skin Icon
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Skin Conditioning
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Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
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Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps brighten skin Icon
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Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
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Skin Conditioning
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Masking, Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon
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Skin Conditioning
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Skin Conditioning, Solvent
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Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
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Silicon Icon
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Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 23 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Ethyl Acetate is a fragrance.

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What it does: Masking, Solvent

We don't have a description for Butyl Acetate.

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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:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.
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What it does:

We don't have a description for Nitrocellulose.

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

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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

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

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a fragrance.

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

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What it does: UV Absorber
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzophenone-1 is not reef safe.

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What it does: UV Absorber

We don't have a description for Etocrylene.

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What it does: Emollient

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

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What it does:

We don't have a description for Polyvinyl Butyral.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.

Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.

Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.

Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.

Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.

Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.

Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.

Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Equisetum Hyemale Leaf/Stem Extract.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water
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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.

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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
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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 60725.

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0% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
61% have no rating yet

When to use

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

Directions

1. Use alone as a clear strengthening treatment.
2. Reapply every other day.
3. As nails improve, apply every 3-4 days.
4. Use as basecoat and topcoat with your nail lacquer.

1. Use alone as a clear strengthening treatment.
2. Reapply every other day.
3. As nails improve, apply every 3-4 days.
4. Use as basecoat and topcoat with your nail lacquer.

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