Quick-Dry Nail Polish
The Essie Quick-Dry Nail Polish is a misc. Our analysis of its 38 ingredients (26 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100).
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) |
|
|
1
|
|
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
(Fragrance, Plasticizer, Film Forming, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Isopropyl Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Stearalkonium Bentonite
(Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
(Film Forming, Opacifying) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Acrylates Copolymer
(Adhesive, Artificial Nail Builder, Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Binding) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Diacetone Alcohol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
|
Octocrylene
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
3
4
|
|
n-Butyl Alcohol
(Denaturant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hexanal
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
(Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
(Bulking Agent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Phosphoric Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Mannitol
(Binding Agent, Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Binding, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
Colophonium
(Binding, Depilatory, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
(Antifoaming Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
Diatomaceous Earth
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77120
(Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tin Oxide
(Abrasive, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
|
|
Zinc Sulfate
(Cosmetic Astringent, Cosmetic Biocide, Oral Care Agent, Antimicrobial, Antiplaque) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
CI 77492
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
6
|
|
CI 77266
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77742
(Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
4
|
|
CI 15850
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
5
|
|
CI 15880
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77510
(Colorant) |
|
|
5
|
|
CI 12085
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
5
|
|
CI 73360
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
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