Sally Hansen extra strength nail polish remover
Sally Hansen sally hansen extra strength nail polish remover lists 16 ingredients on its label, 15 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Acetone-based remover with fragrances and moisturizers. Factory note: high volatility causes dryness, so trace panthenol is included to counteract the harsh feel.
Key ingredients
- DENATURANT
- Acetone
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- 香精
- Parfum/Fragrance
- 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances
- Benzyl Benzoate
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
- DEODORANT
- Limonene
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- PERFUMING · 限制 III
- Hexyl Cinnamal
Other ingredients
Benzophenone-3LinaloolBenzyl SalicylateAlpha-Isomethyl IononeGeraniolHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinSodium BenzoateD&C Yellow No. 11
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetone | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT | 2 | Green |
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 | Green |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 | Yellow |
| Benzophenone-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 | Yellow |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 | Yellow |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 | Yellow |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/307 | 1 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 | Yellow |
| D&C Yellow No. 11 | 着色剂 | — | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Acetone
- Ketone solvent/denaturant; highly volatile and flammable; irritating at high concentrations, used in low traces.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- Benzophenone-3
- Not decoded yet
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- D&C Yellow No. 11
- Synthetic yellow dye for coloring; use per regulations, avoid direct acid mixing
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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