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Revlon Quick Dry Base Coat

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Revlon

Quick Dry Base Coat

nail polish · 0.5 fl oz · Nails

Revlon Quick Dry Base Coat is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with panthenol and vitamin E. List checked November 5, 2026.

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

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

£9.99at Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 04:30 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Key ingredients in Quick Dry Base Coat

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Butyl AcetateButyl Acetate is a fast-evaporating solvent that helps dissolve and spread other…
  2. 2Ethyl AcetateEthyl Acetate is a fast-evaporating, fruity-smelling solvent. It dissolves oils and…
  3. 3Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  4. 4Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
  5. 5Methoxyisopropanol
  6. 6NitrocelluloseA film-forming material made from plant cellulose that dries into a hard, glossy layer,…
  7. 7Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
  8. 8Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
  9. 9Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
  10. 10Stearalkonium BentoniteA clay-based thickener made from bentonite treated with a stearalkonium compound, used…
  11. 11SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
  12. 12Diacetone Alcohol
  13. 13Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
  14. 14PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  15. 15Ascorbyl PalmitateA fat-soluble form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and is used to brighten and…
  16. 16PPG-Z DimethiconeSilicones
  17. 17Acetyl Tributyl CitrateA citric acid-based ester that works as a plasticizer and skin-conditioning agent,…
  18. 18Triacetin
  19. 19Benzophenone-1Benzophenone-1 is a UV-absorbing ingredient that soaks up ultraviolet light, helping…
  20. 20Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)Titanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
  21. 21Violet 2 (Cl 60725) 24065

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0309977755006, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholContainsIsopropyl Alcohol (#9)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsPPG-Z Dimethicone (#16)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Revlon Quick Dry Base Coat fragrance-free?

Yes. Revlon Quick Dry Base Coat lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Revlon Quick Dry Base Coat contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (PPG-Z Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Revlon Quick Dry Base Coat pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for contact dermatitis, perfume allergy, MI allergy and acne-prone skin. Key ingredients: Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and Vitamin E.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 04:30 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.