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Essie Nail Colour

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Essie

Nail Colour

nail polish · 13.5 ml · Nails

Essie Nail Colour is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 29-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains drying alcohol and silicones (Dimethicone).

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

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Full ingredient list, decoded

29 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. 4Tosylamide/epoxy Resin
  5. 5Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
  6. 6Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
  7. 7Tribenzoin
  8. 8Stearalkonium HectoriteA clay-based thickener made from hectorite clay treated with a fatty ammonium salt,…
  9. 9Acetylated Hydrogenated Castor Glyceride
  10. 10Sucrose Acetate IsobutyrateA sugar-derived film former, made from sucrose and two organic acids, that forms a…
  11. 11Adipic Acid/neopentyl Glycol/trimellitic Anhydride CopolymerA polyester resin built from three small building blocks. It forms a thin, flexible…
  12. 12Synthetic FluorphlogopiteA lab-made mica, a thin, plate-like mineral that gives makeup and skincare a soft…
  13. 13Stearalkonium BentoniteA clay-based thickener made from bentonite treated with a stearalkonium compound, used…
  14. 14Benzophenone-1Benzophenone-1 is a UV-absorbing ingredient that soaks up ultraviolet light, helping…
  15. 15SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
  16. 16Barium Sulfate
  17. 17Diacetone Alcohol
  18. 18Calcium Aluminum BorosilicateA fine, glass-like mineral powder made from calcium, aluminum, and borosilicate. It is…
  19. 19Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
  20. 20Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  21. 21Colophonium / Rosin / Colophane
  22. 22Calcium Sodium BorosilicateA fine powder ground from a borosilicate glass, a mineral-based material. It adds…
  23. 23Aluminum HydroxideAluminum Hydroxide is a white mineral powder that helps add coverage, opacity, and a…
  24. 24DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  25. 25AluminaAlumina is aluminum oxide, a fine mineral-based powder made from aluminum and oxygen.…
  26. 26Tin OxideTin Oxide is a fine white powder made of tin and oxygen. Its main job is to add opacity…
  27. 27Aqua / Water / EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  28. 28TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based coating agent that helps powders and…
  29. 29TalcTalc is a soft, powdery mineral made of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. It absorbs oil…

May contain (shade colorants): May Contain: Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Ci 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Ci 77000 / Aluminum Powder, Ci 15880 / Red 34 Lake, Ci 15850 / Red 7 Lake, Ci 77007 / Ultramarines, Ci 15850 / Red 6 Lake, Ci 77266 / Black 2, Ci 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, Ci 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, Ci 77742 / Manganese Violet, Ci 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, Ci 73360 / Red 30 Lake. (F.i.l. T218106/6).

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0095008006246, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholContainsIsopropyl Alcohol (#6)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#24)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Essie Nail Colour fragrance-free?

Yes. Essie Nail Colour lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Essie Nail Colour contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Essie Nail Colour pass?

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

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