Super Gel Nail Polish
The Rimmel London Super Gel Nail Polish is a misc. Our analysis of its 44 ingredients (31 low-risk) rates it Excellent (94/100).
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
|
|
Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin
(Film Forming, Plasticizer) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
(Film Forming, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Stearalkonium Bentonite
(Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
5
|
|
Triphenyl Phosphate
(Plasticizer) |
|
|
|
Glycidyl Neodecanoate/Phthalic Anhydride/Tmp Crosspolymer
(Binding) |
|
|
1
|
|
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Isosorbide Dicaprylate/Caprate
(Plasticizer) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Diacetone Alcohol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Etocrylene
(Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Kaolin
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/IPDI/PPG-15 Glyceryl Ether Copolymer
(Binding) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
(Anticaking Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Phosphoric Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
(Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
4
|
|
n-Butyl Alcohol
(Denaturant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Mannitol
(Binding Agent, Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Binding, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
B
|
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
(Antifoaming Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Polyvinyl Butyral
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Solum Diatomeae
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Opacifying) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Benzophenone-1
(Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
|
Corallina Officinalis Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate
(Plasticizer) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyethylene
(Abrasive, Adhesive, Binding Agent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Oral Care Agentagent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
4
|
|
Zinc Sulfate
(Cosmetic Astringent, Cosmetic Biocide, Oral Care Agent, Antimicrobial, Antiplaque) |
|
|
1
|
|
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
4
|
|
CI 15850
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77742
(Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Blue 1 |
