Gel Couture Top Coat
The Essie Gel Couture Top Coat is a misc. Our analysis of its 12 ingredients (10 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
A
|
Butyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ethyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Nitrocellulose
(Film Forming, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
3
|
|
Ethyl Tosylamide
(Plasticizer, Film Forming) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Isopropyl Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
(Fragrance, Plasticizer, Film Forming, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Acrylates Copolymer
(Adhesive, Artificial Nail Builder, Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
|
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
(Opacifying) |
|
|
|
Colloidal Platinum
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Deodorant) |
|
4
|
|
CI 60725
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
