What is REPAIR+SHINE made of? The nail repair concentrate is applied like a varnish and combines immediate shine with a repairing action. We decode for you the ingredient list from the INCI name of each component, that is the international nomenclature that designates the ingredients present on the packaging.
Ingredient (INCI name) | What is it used for? |
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ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE | Bio-based solvents, allow mixing of suspended ingredients to obtain a liquid and homogeneous formula |
NITROCELLULOSE | Film-forming agent, it forms the solid and shiny layer on the nail. |
ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER | Formulation agent that helps adhesion and durability of the varnish, while offering a flexible texture. |
ALCOHOL | Solvent necessary to mix certain ingredients in the formula, and to speed up the drying of the product |
ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE | Helps with the flexibility and hold of the varnish |
LACTIC ACID | Stabilizes the pH of the formula |
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | Solvent to help with texture |
SUCRALOSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE | Improves the texture and application of the varnish. |
CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT | Plant extract with strengthening properties |
AQUA (WATER) | Water |
OLIVE OIL DECYL ESTERS | Nourishing olive oil |
SQUALENE | Moisturizing agent |
ETHYL ACETATE | (Repetition) Solvent, used for rapid dissolution and evaporation. |
ETOCRYLENE | Film-forming agent that improves the shine and durability of the varnish, and can offer some protection. |
GLYCOLIC ACID | Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), strengthens the nail plate and promotes healthy regrowth |
HEXANAL | Encourages nail hardening |
POTASSIUM SORBATE | Preservative used to extend the product's shelf life. |
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | Stable form of vitamin C, antioxidant |
MALIC ACID | Helps stabilize the formula |
HEA IPDI ISOCYANURATE TRIMER/POLYCAPROLACTONE DIOL COPOLYMER | Improves the resistance, durability, and flexibility of the varnish. |
PANTHENOL | Pro-vitamin B5, which hydrates and softens the skin, helping to maintain healthy nails. |
TOCOPHEROL | Vitamin E, antioxidant |
TRIS-HEA IPDI ISOCYANURATE TRIMER |
Film-forming agent that improves the resistance and flexibility of the varnish |
RED 6 LAKE (CI 15850), VIOLET 2 (CI 60725) | Colored pigments for immediate glow effect |