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Holika Holika Piece Matching Nail Remover
Holika Holika

Holika Holika Piece Matching Nail Remover

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Infused with a vitamin complex, the effective formula also helps to nourish the cuticle skin and strengthen the nail plate.”
Source: Mankind

Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~3.1–4.7%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~1.3–1.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzophenone-3 + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~4.5–6.7%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3.1–4.7%est.
Benzophenone-3Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorptionHigh~3–4.5%est.
Ci 16255A red dyeHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Rosa centifolia flower water—High~0.2–0.75%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~1.5–2.2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Acetone~24–35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Parfum~4.5–6.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Propylene glycol~3.1–4.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Benzophenone-3~3–4.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

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Tocopheryl acetate~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Butylene glycol~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrolyzed keratin~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ci 16255~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red dye

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Rosa centifolia flower water~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ci 45100~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Acetone, Water, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Benzophenone-3, Tocopheryl acetate, Butylene glycol, Hydrolyzed keratin, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 16255, Rosa centifolia flower water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylparaben, Ci 45100, Propylparaben

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Dermatological and environmental toxicological impact of the sunscreen ingredient oxybenzone/benzophenone‐3onlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Effect of Sunscreen Application on Plasma Concentration of Sunscreen Active Ingredients A Randomized Clinical Trialjamanetwork.com
  6. 6
    On Photostability of Oxybenzonecore.ac.uk
Holika Holika Piece Matching Nail Remover
Holika HolikaPiece Matching Nail Remover
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