Sally Hansen advanced strengthener
Sally Hansen sally hansen advanced strengthener lists 31 ingredients on its label, 30 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.
- Butyl Acetate
- Ethyl Acetate
- Alcohol Denat
- Nitrocellulose
- Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin
- N-Butyl Alcohol
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Trimethyl Pentanyl Camphor
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Butylene Glycol
- Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Dimethiconol
- Butylparaben
- Ethylhexyl Cocoate
- Ethylparaben
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Glycolipids
- Isobutylparaben
- Lecithin
- Methylparaben
- Phenoxyethanol
- Propylparaben
- Retinol
- Nylon-12
- D&C Red No. 33
- D&C Violet No. 2
- D&C Yellow No. 11 ]
Highlights
Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains alcoholContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains parabensContains animal-derived
Formulation view Volatile nail base with tosylamide resin for durability, enriched with hydrolyzed soy protein and plant oils for care. Multi-paraben preservative system. Ideal for damaged nails. Factory note: complex formulation requires ensuring stability of oils and silicones in fast-drying matrix to prevent separation.
Key ingredients
- FRAGRANCE
- Butyl Acetate
- SOLVENT
- Ethyl Acetate
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- FILM FORMING
- NitrocelluloseTosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin
- DENATURANT
- N-Butyl Alcohol
- ANTIFOAMING
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- 香精
- Trimethyl Pentanyl Camphor
Other ingredients
Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilAqua/Water/EauButylene GlycolSaccharomyces/Copper FermentLinum Usitatissimum Seed OilCyclopentasiloxaneDimethiconolButylparabenEthylhexyl CocoateEthylparabenGlycine Soja OilGlycolipidsIsobutylparabenLecithinMethylparabenPhenoxyethanolPropylparabenRetinolNylon-12D&C Red No. 33D&C Violet No. 2D&C Yellow No. 11 ]
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butyl Acetate | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT | 1 · – | Green |
| Ethyl Acetate | SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Nitrocellulose | FILM FORMING, DISPERSING NON-SURFACTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin | FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER | — | Green |
| N-Butyl Alcohol | DENATURANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Trimethyl Pentanyl Camphor | 香精 | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Soy Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethiconol | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Butylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12a | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Cocoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Glycolipids | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Isobutylparaben | ANTIMICROBIAL · 限制 II/1375 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Retinol | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Nylon-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| D&C Red No. 33 | 着色剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| D&C Violet No. 2 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| D&C Yellow No. 11 ] | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Butyl Acetate
- Volatile solvent and fragrance; has distinct odor, used as diluent, high levels can irritate nasal passages.
- Ethyl Acetate
- Organic solvent/fragrance carrier, fast evaporation; ventilation needed during production
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Nitrocellulose
- Film former for nail/gel products; insoluble in water, requires organic solvents, flammable.
- Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin
- Film-forming plasticizing resin with formaldehyde structure; may release formaldehyde, control levels and flag sensitization.
- N-Butyl Alcohol
- Solvent and denaturant used to dissolve other ingredients
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Trimethyl Pentanyl Camphor
- Synthetic fragrant compound; used as fragrance component, must be declared as allergen or part of PARFUM.
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
- Ferment filtrate used as a skin conditioning agent
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Flaxseed oil; high oleic, emollient; prone to oxidation.
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Dimethiconol
- Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.
- Butylparaben
- Butylparaben preservative; low concentrations; potential endocrine concerns, regulatory limits apply.
- Ethylhexyl Cocoate
- Coconut-derived ester, light emollient, low viscosity; mild, low comedogenic, oil-friendly
- Ethylparaben
- Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Glycolipids
- Cell membrane lipids mimicking skin barrier structure; used in repair formulations and biomimetic membranes
- Isobutylparaben
- Paraben preservative; used in combination, restricted usage
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Retinol
- Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated
- Nylon-12
- Not decoded yet
- D&C Red No. 33
- Synthetic red dye; restricted in cosmetics, verify lipid compatibility
- D&C Violet No. 2
- Synthetic dye for color; stable at low levels, potential sensitivity to synthetic dyes, must comply with regulatory limits.
- D&C Yellow No. 11 ]
- Synthetic yellow colorant (e.g., Tartrazine); used for coloring, must follow limits and test for sensitization.
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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