Top coat nail polish is a clear layer of polish applied over colored nail polish to protect it and give it a glossy finish. The following information was found in the search results:
Ingredients or materials:
- Nailtural top coat nail polish contains Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Triethyl Citrate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sucrose Benzoate, Citric Acid/Propylene Glycol/Succinic Acid Copolymer Laurate, and Dimethicone.
- Dazzle Dry explains that top coats use the same basic ingredients found in nail polish but without the pigments and dispersing agents. The main ingredients are solvents, primary film former, plasticizers, UV absorbers/stabilizers, and other ingredients such as UV screens.
- OPI Nail Polish top coat contains Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Nitrocellulose, Benzophenone-1, and CI 60725 (Violet 2) .
- PS Polish Top Coat contains no Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde resin, Camphor, Lead, Paraban, Xylene, Ethyl Tosylamide, Triphenyl, and is a natural safe non-toxic professional nail care and polish top-nail-coats.
- NAIL-AID No-light Gel Top Coat contains Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Phthalic Anhydride/Trimellitic Anhydride/Glycols Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Colecalciferol (Vitamin D), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Ethyl Tosylamide, Etocrylene, CI 60725 (Violet 2) .
- A patent for a top coat nail polish composition describes a formula that is at least substantially free of aromatic solvents and contains at least one cellulose ester, a mixture of aliphatic esters, and a plasticizer.
Positive aspects:
- Nailtural top coat nail polish is formulated with bio-sourced, sustainable ingredients rather than non-renewable resources like petroleum, which is found in regular polishes. It is also formulated without sulphates, phthalates, and parabens, and is 16-free, meaning it does not contain many common harmful ingredients.
- Dazzle Dry explains that top coats provide a clear film on top of the polish to provide gloss and abrasion resistance, which helps the polish last longer.
- OPI Nail Polish top coat is "9-free," meaning it does not contain certain toxic chemicals.
- PS Polish Top Coat is a natural safe non-toxic professional nail care and polish top-nail-coats, which is free of many harmful chemicals.
- NAIL-AID No-light Gel Top Coat is a clear gel top coat that dries quickly and provides a hard gel finish.
Negative aspects:
- No negative aspects were found in the search results.
In summary, top coat nail polish is a clear layer of polish applied over colored nail polish to protect it and give it a glossy finish. Different brands use different ingredients, but many are formulated without harmful chemicals.
