Clear nail polish is a type of nail polish that is transparent and can be used alone or as a topcoat over colored nail polish. Here are some details about clear nail polish, including positive and negative aspects, and ingredients or materials:
Positive aspects:
- Clear nail polish can be used alone or as a topcoat over colored nail polish to add shine and protect the nails from chipping.
- Some clear nail polishes contain high-quality ingredients that are long-lasting and safe to use.
- Some clear nail polishes are certified cruelty-free and vegan.
- Some clear nail polishes are free of harmful ingredients such as Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, Ethyl Tosylamide, and Triphenyl.
Negative aspects:
- Some clear nail polishes may contain harmful ingredients such as Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Triphenyl Phosphate.
- Some clear nail polishes may have a strong odor due to the presence of solvents.
Ingredients or materials:
- Butyl acetate: 15-40%
- Ethyl acetate: 10-30%
- Isopropyl alcohol: 1-5%
- Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol/trimellitic anhydride copolymer: 1-5%
- Silica: 1-5%
- Triphenyl phosphate: 0.1-1%
- Solvents: carriers of the other ingredients and help the nail polish flow smoothly. Examples include ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, and isopropyl alcohol.
- Film formers: create a film on the nail surface. Examples include nitrocellulose and acrylates copolymer.
- Plasticizers: make the film flexible and durable. Examples include camphor and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) .
- UV absorbers/stabilizers: protect the nail polish from UV light and prevent discoloration. Examples include benzophenone-1 and octocrylene.
- Colorants: provide color to the nail polish. Examples include organic pigments/dyes and inorganic pigments.
In conclusion, clear nail polish is a transparent nail polish that can be used alone or as a topcoat over colored nail polish. Some clear nail polishes contain high-quality ingredients that are long-lasting and safe to use, while others may contain harmful ingredients. The ingredients of clear nail polish include solvents, film formers, plasticizers, UV absorbers/stabilizers, and colorants.
