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Essence Cosmetics essence extreme LAST base coat

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Essence Cosmetics

essence extreme LAST base coat

nail polish · 8 ml · Nails

Essence Cosmetics essence extreme LAST base coat is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 9-ingredient list. 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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Full ingredient list, decoded

9 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. 3NitrocelluloseA film-forming material made from plant cellulose that dries into a hard, glossy layer,…
  4. 4Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride CopolymerA polyester resin built from three small building blocks. It forms a thin, flexible…
  5. 5Acetyl Tributyl CitrateA citric acid-based ester that works as a plasticizer and skin-conditioning agent,…
  6. 6AlcoholAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  7. 7N-Butyl AlcoholN-Butyl Alcohol is a four-carbon alcohol used mainly as a solvent. It helps dissolve…
  8. 8Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
  9. 9Ethylhexyl 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/951888/extreme-last-base-coat, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol (#6), Isopropyl Alcohol (#8)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersContainsEthylhexyl Salicylate (#9)

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Cosmetics essence extreme LAST base coat fragrance-free?

Yes. Essence Cosmetics essence extreme LAST 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 extreme LAST base coat contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Essence Cosmetics essence extreme LAST base coat pass?

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

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