Essie smooth e base coat
Essie essie smooth e base coat lists 17 ingredients on its label, 17 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.E · AI inference · to be verified
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 · – | Green |
| Butyl Acetate | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT | 1 · – | Green |
| Nitrocellulose | FILM FORMING, DISPERSING NON-SURFACTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Propyl Acetate | SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 2 · – | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Tributyl Citrate | FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin | FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER | — | Green |
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · 1 | 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 · – | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Benzophenone-1 | UV ABSORBER | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ci 60725 / Violet 2 | 着色剂 | — | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Ethyl Acetate
- Organic solvent/fragrance carrier, fast evaporation; ventilation needed during productionB · Third-party verified
- Butyl Acetate
- Volatile solvent and fragrance; has distinct odor, used as diluent, high levels can irritate nasal passages.B · Third-party verified
- Nitrocellulose
- Film former for nail/gel products; insoluble in water, requires organic solvents, flammable.B · Third-party verified
- Propyl Acetate
- Volatile ester solvent for fragrance dilution; flammableB · Third-party verified
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritationB · Third-party verified
- Tributyl Citrate
- Tributyl citrate plasticizer/solvent, low toxicity; hygroscopic, long-term protection from moisture/lightB · Third-party verified
- Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin
- Film-forming plasticizer for water-resistant makeup; heat-sensitive, check sensitization risk.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.B · Third-party verified
- Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
- Polyol acid anhydride copolymer film former; adjust load for durability and feel.B · Third-party verified
- Stearalkonium Hectorite
- Inorganic clay gellant with silky feel; must disperse well, high local dose can irritate.B · Third-party verified
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control productsC · Official source
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefullyB · Third-party verified
- Benzophenone-1
- UVA absorber at 1–4%; must be combined with other UV filters, avoid skin irritation; poor photostability upon long-term exposureC · Official source
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off onlyB · Third-party verified
- 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
- Lipid-based emollient for barrier repair; lipophilic.B · Third-party verified
- Ci 60725 / Violet 2
- CI 60725 (Violet 2), azo dye; for color, restricted in some markets, verify complianceE · AI inference · to be verified
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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