Essie
Essie Nail Polish, Wicked
Nail Polish
38
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (8)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Butyl Acetate | Low Risk | Primary solvent |
| Camphor | Caution | Toxic 5 ingredient; causes headaches and nausea in enclosed spaces |
| CI 15880 (Red 34 Lake) | Low Risk | Cosmetic colorant |
| CI 77499 (Iron Oxide Black) | Low Risk | Mineral pigment |
| Ethyl Acetate | Low Risk | Co-solvent |
| Nitrocellulose | Low Risk | Film former |
| Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin | Avoid | Releases formaldehyde, a known carcinogen. Causes contact dermatitis. Part of the toxic 5. |
| Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP) | Avoid | Endocrine disruptor used as flame retardant in furniture, now in nail polish. Absorbed through nail bed and detected in blood. Disrupts reproductive hormones and metabolism. |