Sally Hansen Step 2 Miracle Gel Top Coat Ingredients Explained
Published on August 30, 2021 Submitted by bradley_gilbert
Overview
What it is
Nail care with 16 ingredients
Cool Features
It is reef safe
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It doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient List (16)
Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Mek, Adipic Acid, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Sucrose Benzoate, N-Butyl Alcohol, Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate, Etocrylene, Bis-Hema Ipdi, Hea Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer/Polycaprolactone Diol Copolymer, Tris-Hea Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer, CI 60725
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Ingredient Info
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not 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 AlcoholWe don't have a description for Cellulose Acetate Butyrate.
Adipic Acid is an organic dicarboxylic acid. It is used for pH adjustment and masking.
Many ingredients depend on a specific pH range in order to be effective.
As a masking ingredient, adipic acid is used to obscure or block properties of other ingredients. They are commonly used to block the scent of a product.
Learn more about Adipic AcidWe don't have a description for Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate.
We don't have a description for Hea Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer/Polycaprolactone Diol Copolymer.
We don't have a description for Tris-Hea Ipdi Isocyanurate Trimer.
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Directions
STEP 1: COLOR. Apply 2 coats of polish to clean, dry nails. Allow to dry.
STEP 2: TOP COAT. Lock in your mani with Sally Hanen's shiny or matte top coat (sold separately) for a longer lasting chip resistant gel-like manicure with NO UV light necessary. Removes easily with...
STEP 1: COLOR. Apply 2 coats of polish to clean, dry nails. Allow to dry.
STEP 2: TOP COAT. Lock in your mani with Sally Hanen's shiny or matte top coat (sold separately) for a longer lasting chip resistant gel-like manicure with NO UV light necessary. Removes easily with regular nail polish remover.
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