Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener
The Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener is a misc. Our analysis of its 47 ingredients (35 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
|
|
Ethyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Nitrocellulose
(Film Forming, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
Propyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tributyl Citrate
(Plasticizer, Solvent, Film Forming) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Isopropyl Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin
(Film Forming, Plasticizer) |
|
|
1
|
|
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearalkonium Hectorite
(Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Acrylates Copolymer
(Adhesive, Artificial Nail Builder, Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Binding) |
|
4
|
A
|
Benzophenone-1
(Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
|
Dimethyl Sulfone
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
(Bulking Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
(Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer
(Binding, Nail Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
|
Oxidized Polyethylene
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
(Fragrance, Plasticizer, Film Forming, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77120
(Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Alumina
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
(Bulking Agent) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
Colophonium
(Binding, Depilatory, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tin Oxide
(Abrasive, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Silicate
(Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Slip Modifier, Viscosityincreasing Agent Aqueous, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Calcium Pantothenate
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Aluminum Hydroxide
(Emollient, Humectant, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer
(Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
|
Acetone
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Solvent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
CI 77002
(Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 77499
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
5
|
|
CI 15880
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
4
|
|
CI 15850
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77400
(Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77288
(Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77510
(Colorant) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
CI 77000
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77163
(Colorant) |
|
|
6
|
|
CI 77266
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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