Gel Effect Nail Polish
The Nails Inc. Gel Effect Nail Polish is a misc. Our analysis of its 38 ingredients (27 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100).
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
|
|
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
|
|
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Stearalkonium Bentonite
(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) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77742
(Colorant) |
|
3
4
|
|
n-Butyl Alcohol
(Denaturant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Benzophenone-1
(Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
|
Diacetone Alcohol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate
(Plasticizer) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hexanal
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77510
(Colorant) |
|
|
6
|
|
CI 77266
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Polyurethane-67
(Not Reported) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
(Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Methoxyisopropyl Acetate
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Aluminum Hydroxide
(Emollient, Humectant, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lauraldehyde
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrogen Dimethicone
(Film Forming) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Decyl Alcohol
(Fragrance, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Phosphoric Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
|
ASCORBIC ACID
(Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Zinc Acetylmethionate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
|
CI 15850
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tris-BHT Mesitylene
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
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