Nail Polish
The Sephora Collection Nail Polish is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 20 ingredients (15 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
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
|
A
|
Triethyl Citrate
(Fragrance, Plasticizer, Antioxidant, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
(Film Forming) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Acrylates Copolymer
(Adhesive, Artificial Nail Builder, Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Binding) |
|
4
|
|
CI 15850
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Stearalkonium Bentonite
(Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
CI 77120
(Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Diacetone Alcohol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
(Binding Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Phosphoric Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
|
ASCORBIC ACID
(Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Aluminum Hydroxide
(Emollient, Humectant, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
(Binding Agent, Binding) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Isopropyl Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
