sally-hansen Sally Hansen Maximum Growth
sally-hansen Sally Hansen Maximum Growth lists 19 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.
- Butyl Acetate
- Ethyl Acetate
- Alcohol Denat
- Nitrocellulose
- Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
- Triphenyl Phosphate
- Etocrylene
- Benzophenone-1
- Hydrolyzed Corn/Soy/Wheat Protein Thioglycolamide/Thiopropionamide
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Chlorphenesin
- Butylene Glycol
- Hexylene Glycol
- D&C Red No. 6 Barium Lake
- D&C Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Solvent-based formula with butyl acetate and ethanol. Nitrocellulose forms the film, enriched with hydrolyzed protein and silk for nail conditioning. Contains sunscreens and triphenyl phosphate. Suitable for manicure care. Formulator Note: High volatility ensures fast drying but causes short-term irritation; triphenyl phosphate faces regulatory scrutiny due to environmental concerns.
Key ingredients
- FRAGRANCE
- Butyl Acetate
- SOLVENT
- Ethyl Acetate
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- FILM FORMING
- NitrocelluloseAdipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
- ANTIFOAMING
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- PLASTICISER
- Trimethyl Pentanyl DiisobutyrateTriphenyl Phosphate
Other ingredients
EtocryleneBenzophenone-1Hydrolyzed Corn/Soy/Wheat Protein Thioglycolamide/ThiopropionamideHydrolyzed SilkCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinButylene GlycolHexylene GlycolD&C Red No. 6 Barium LakeD&C Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake
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 |
| Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer | FILM FORMING | — | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate | PLASTICISER | 0 · – | Green |
| Triphenyl Phosphate | PLASTICISER | — | Green |
| Etocrylene | UV ABSORBER | 1 · – | Green |
| Benzophenone-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Corn/Soy/Wheat Protein Thioglycolamide/Thiopropionamide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Silk | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| D&C Red No. 6 Barium Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| D&C Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake | Not decoded yet | — | — |
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.
- Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
- Polyol acid anhydride copolymer film former; adjust load for durability and feel.
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
- Trimethyl pentane diisobutylate; plasticizer and solvent; improves product flexibility; low toxicity, no known allergen data.
- Triphenyl Phosphate
- Triphenyl phosphate plasticizer; environmental and health concerns, being phased out in cosmetics.
- Etocrylene
- Chemical sunscreen absorbing UVA radiation; potential allergen, requires preservatives and chelators, stability concerns.
- Benzophenone-1
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Corn/Soy/Wheat Protein Thioglycolamide/Thiopropionamide
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- D&C Red No. 6 Barium Lake
- Synthetic red barium lake for oil-phase tinting; barium salt must meet heavy metal limits
- D&C Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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