Essie smooth e base coat
Essie essie smooth e base coat lists 17 ingredients on its label, 16 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.
- Ethyl Acetate
- Butyl Acetate
- Nitrocellulose
- Propyl Acetate
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Tributyl Citrate
- Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin
- Talc
- Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
- Stearalkonium Hectorite
- Silica
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Benzophenone-1
- Citric Acid
- Polyethylene
- 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
- Ci 60725 / Violet 2
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragrance
Formulation view Base with ethyl acetate solvents and nitrocellulose film former, reinforced by tosylamide/epoxy resin. Talc and silica provide matte powder texture, while stearalkonium hectorite enhances slip. Preservation uses benzophenone-1 and citric acid. Factory note: The blend balances adhesion and drying speed via inorganic powders and synthetic resins, suitable for smoothing nail surfaces.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Ethyl AcetatePropyl Acetate
- FRAGRANCE
- Butyl Acetate
- FILM FORMING
- NitrocelluloseTributyl CitrateTosylamide/Epoxy Resin
- ANTIFOAMING
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- ABRASIVE
- Talc
Other ingredients
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride CopolymerStearalkonium HectoriteSilicaAcrylates CopolymerBenzophenone-1Citric AcidPolyethylene2-Oleamido-1,3-OctadecanediolCi 60725 / Violet 2
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethyl Acetate | SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Butyl Acetate | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT | 1 · – | Green |
| Nitrocellulose | FILM FORMING, DISPERSING NON-SURFACTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Propyl Acetate | SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Tributyl Citrate | FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin | FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER | — | Green |
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer | FILM FORMING | — | Green |
| Stearalkonium Hectorite | GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Benzophenone-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Ci 60725 / Violet 2 | 着色剂 | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Ethyl Acetate
- Organic solvent/fragrance carrier, fast evaporation; ventilation needed during production
- Butyl Acetate
- Volatile solvent and fragrance; has distinct odor, used as diluent, high levels can irritate nasal passages.
- Nitrocellulose
- Film former for nail/gel products; insoluble in water, requires organic solvents, flammable.
- Propyl Acetate
- Volatile ester solvent for fragrance dilution; flammable
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Tributyl Citrate
- Tributyl citrate plasticizer/solvent, low toxicity; hygroscopic, long-term protection from moisture/light
- Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin
- Film-forming plasticizer for water-resistant makeup; heat-sensitive, check sensitization risk.
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
- Polyol acid anhydride copolymer film former; adjust load for durability and feel.
- Stearalkonium Hectorite
- Inorganic clay gellant with silky feel; must disperse well, high local dose can irritate.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully
- Benzophenone-1
- Not decoded yet
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
- Lipid-based emollient for barrier repair; lipophilic.
- Ci 60725 / Violet 2
- CI 60725 (Violet 2), azo dye; for color, restricted in some markets, verify compliance
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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