Essence Cosmetics
Essence The Cuticle Remover
nail polish remover · 8 ml · 13 ingredients
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- With aloe vera
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Sally Hansen
Instant Cuticle Remover
nail polish remover · 29.5 ml · Nails
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones and MI / MCI, going by its full 19-ingredient list, with aloe vera. List checked November 5, 2026.
The catch: it contains parabens (Methylparaben, Propylparaben) and formaldehyde releasers (Imidazolidinyl Urea).
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- No labelled fragrance allergens
- No drying alcohol
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Contains parabens
- No MI/MCI
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Key ingredients in Instant Cuticle Remover
Aloe vera
A soothing, hydrating plant juice.
Full ingredient list, decoded
19 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
- 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
- 2Potassium HydroxidePotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
- 3Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
- 4Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
- 5Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
- 6Dipotassium GlycyrrhizinateA plant-derived salt made from glycyrrhizic acid, a compound found in licorice root.…
- 7Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
- 8Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
- 9Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
- 10Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractA plant-derived extract made from the leaf of the aloe vera plant. It mainly softens,…
- 11Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
- 12PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
- 13Imidazolidinyl UreaFormaldehyde releasers
- 14MethylparabenMethylparaben is a preservative that helps keep water-based products free from mold and…Parabens
- 15PropylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative used to help keep water-based products free from mold,…Parabens
- 16ButylparabenParabens
- 17EthylparabenEthylparaben is a preservative from the paraben family. It is used in small amounts to…Parabens
- 18IsobutylparabenParabens
- 19Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
Source: Sally Hansen product page, www.sallyhansen.com/en-gb/nail-care/nail-care/instant-cuticle-remover, retrieved November 5, 2026.
Every flag we check
| Check | Result | Ingredients found |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance | None listed | — |
| Essential oils | None listed | — |
| Labelled fragrance allergens | None listed | — |
| Drying alcohol | None listed | — |
| Sulfates | None listed | — |
| Silicones | None listed | — |
| Parabens | Contains | Methylparaben (#14), Propylparaben (#15), Butylparaben (#16), Ethylparaben (#17), Isobutylparaben (#18) |
| MI / MCI | None listed | — |
| Formaldehyde releasers | Contains | Imidazolidinyl Urea (#13) |
| Mineral oil & petrolatum | None listed | — |
| Lanolin | None listed | — |
| Chemical UV filters | None listed | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover fragrance-free?
Yes. Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.
Does Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?
Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: yes (Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben).
Which ingredient rules does Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover pass?
Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, perfume allergy, MI allergy and rosacea-prone skin. Key ingredients: Aloe vera.
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