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Catrice Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat

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Catrice

Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat

nail polish · 10.5 ml · Nails

Catrice Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 14-ingredient list, with vitamin E. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains drying alcohol.

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

£6.32at Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Key ingredients in Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

14 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Ethyl AcetateEthyl Acetate is a fast-evaporating, fruity-smelling solvent. It dissolves oils and…
  2. 2Butyl AcetateButyl Acetate is a fast-evaporating solvent that helps dissolve and spread other…
  3. 3Neopentyl Glycol/Phthalic Anhydride/Trimethylolpropane Isononanoate CopolymerA polyester resin built from three small building blocks. It forms a thin, flexible…
  4. 4NitrocelluloseA film-forming material made from plant cellulose that dries into a hard, glossy layer,…
  5. 5Tributyl Citrate
  6. 6AlcoholAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  7. 7Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride CopolymerA polyester resin built from three small building blocks. It forms a thin, flexible…
  8. 8TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  9. 9Glycolic AcidGlycolic acid is a small alpha hydroxy acid, the smallest of its family, that gently…
  10. 10Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
  11. 11Hexanal
  12. 12N-Butyl AlcoholN-Butyl Alcohol is a four-carbon alcohol used mainly as a solvent. It helps dissolve…
  13. 13Etocrylene
  14. 14CI 60725 (Violet 2)

Source: Catrice product page, www.catrice.eu/en-gb/p/954165/gel-affair-ultimate-grip-base-coat, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol (#6), Isopropyl Alcohol (#10)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Catrice Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat fragrance-free?

Yes. Catrice Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Catrice Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Catrice Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for contact dermatitis, perfume allergy, MI allergy and acne-prone skin. Key ingredients: Vitamin E.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.