essence colour grip BASE COAT

nail polish · 8 ml · Nails

Essence Cosmetics essence colour 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 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains drying alcohol and chemical UV filters (Ethylhexyl Salicylate).

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

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Key ingredients in essence colour 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).

1Ethyl AcetateEthyl Acetate is a fast-evaporating, fruity-smelling solvent. It dissolves oils and…
2Butyl AcetateButyl Acetate is a fast-evaporating solvent that helps dissolve and spread other…
3NitrocelluloseA film-forming material made from plant cellulose that dries into a hard, glossy layer,…
4Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride CopolymerA polyester resin built from three small building blocks. It forms a thin, flexible…
5Acetyl Tributyl CitrateA citric acid-based ester that works as a plasticizer and skin-conditioning agent,…
6Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
7TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
8Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
9Glycolic AcidGlycolic acid is a small alpha hydroxy acid, the smallest of its family, that gently…
10N-Butyl AlcoholN-Butyl Alcohol is a four-carbon alcohol used mainly as a solvent. It helps dissolve…
11Hexanal
12Trimethylpentanediyl DibenzoateA lightweight ester made from benzoic acid and a branched diol. It works as an…
13Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
14Ethylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet B rays and…Chemical UV filters

Source: Essence Cosmetics product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/934926/colour-grip-base-coat, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	Contains	Isopropyl Alcohol (#6)
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	Contains	Ethylhexyl Salicylate (#14)

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Cosmetics essence colour grip BASE COAT fragrance-free?

Yes. Essence Cosmetics essence colour grip BASE COAT lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 6, 2026.

Does Essence Cosmetics essence colour grip BASE COAT contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Essence Cosmetics essence colour 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.