opi Prospa Micro-exfoliating Hand Polish

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.

1. Aqua/Water/Eau
2. Paraffin
3. Glycerin
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Cetyl Alcohol
6. Glyceryl Stearate
7. Glyceryl Distearate
8. PEG-100 Stearate
9. Menthone Glycerin Acetal
10. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Caprylyl Glycol
13. Parfum/Fragrance
14. Allantoin
15. Limonene
16. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Potassium Stearate
19. Stearic Acid
20. Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
21. Disodium EDTA
22. Linalool
23. Citronellol
24. Persea Gratissima Oil
25. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
26. Geraniol
27. Tocopheryl Acetate
28. Ascorbic Acid
29. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
30. Lecithin
31. Butylene Glycol
32. Citral
33. Alcohol
34. Oleic Acid
35. Carbomer
36. Sodium Lactate
37. Polysorbate 20
38. Ascorbyl Palmitate
39. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
40. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
41. Ci 19140
42. Ci 61570

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains alcohol

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING

Paraffin

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

ANTISTATIC

Glyceryl Distearate

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Menthone Glycerin AcetalAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolParfum/FragranceAllantoinLimoneneSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilXanthan GumPotassium StearateStearic AcidTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterDisodium EDTALinaloolCitronellolPersea Gratissima OilEthylhexyl PalmitateGeraniolTocopheryl AcetateAscorbic AcidCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractLecithinButylene GlycolCitralAlcoholOleic AcidCarbomerSodium LactatePolysorbate 20Ascorbyl PalmitatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Ci 19140Ci 61570

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Paraffin

Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Glyceryl Distearate

Glyceride emollient/anti-static; oil-soluble, enhances emulsion stability.

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Menthone Glycerin Acetal

Cooling agent, menthol precursor; strong cooling/stinging at high doses, avoid eye area

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Parfum/Fragrance

Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Potassium Stearate

Soap-based emulsifier and cleanser; high pH, consider drying for dry skin.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, an occlusive emollient; heavy texture, higher comedogenic risk, best for body.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Ci 19140

Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.

Ci 61570

Synthetic dye, used in food/drugs; restricted in cosmetics, compliance labeling required.

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