[ Review ] Three Beauties Nadine Nail Polish B05 + Blossom Nail Polish Remover

 

Product Description

Three Beauties Nail Polish is a revolutionary new formulation that not only allows your nail plate to breathe but it is also a halal and water permeable nail polish. This is a pro-ecology nail polish designed to comply with green philosophies, religious beliefs and way of life.

First registered in London in 1958, the brand does not use toxic ingredients, animal-derived ingredients and does not test products on animals.

If you have been looking out for halal new polishes, then Three Beauties may be what you are looking for. It is breathable nail polish where water can go through the nail polish and reach the nail bed as it enables oxygen and hydration to pass through and is infused with essential oils, hence promote healthier nails.

Three Beauties Nail Polish uses 85% bio-sourced ingredients such as corn, potato and wheat. Using a non-styrene bio-sourced plastizer system, it contains specific adipic polyester resin that preserves high shine and intense gloss.

It is Halal Compliant/Wuduh-friendly, Vegan friendly and Cruelty free. A toxic free formula that does not contain Formaldehyde,Toluene, DI Butyl Phalates, Camphor, Xylene, Trypheyl (TPHP), Ethyl Tosylamide, Formaldehyde Resin and Paraben. 

Review : Honeybee Gardens Nail Polish Remover

Product Description
Our acetone-free formula is enriched with horsetail extract to strengthen nails, and fortified with vitamin E and aloe to soothe and protect cuticles.  It works to remove our WaterColors Nail Enamel as well as conventional polish.  Meets environmental VOC standards set by the state of California. Gluten free; Vegan.

Said to be botanically enriched, acetone-free and color free, Honeybee Gardens Nail Polish Remover used to be available on IHerb but has since discontinued it. The conventional nail polish remover tends to be drying and I wanted an alternative so  Honeybee Gardens Nail Polish Remover goes into my cart.

This is an oily formula and while it doesn't dry my nails as what I hope, it takes effort to remove the conventional nail polish like OPI. I didn't own any nail polishes from Honeybee so I can't comment on the difference, if any. Constant rubbing to and fro on the nails is required to get it off and I need to rinse my hands and feet thereafter, to avoid any greasy stains on the floor. 

The scent is strong and doesn't smell natural to me. A check on the first ingredient " methyl acetate " reflects that it is still irritable to skin, but at a lower dosage as compared to acetone. Read here and here. 

Ingredients : 
Methyl acetate, butoxydiglycol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, equisetum arvense (horsetail) extract, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), fragrance

Source : HoneybeeGardens

Sally Hansen Kwif Off Nail Polish Remover

Product Description
The easiest, cleanest way to remove polish from dry, brittle nails. Advanced, three-hole sponge design makes polish removal simple and fast. Advanced formula rapidly removes all traces of polish from your nails. Essential nutrients help promote healthy-looking nails and cuticles. Nails are left moisturized, healthy-looking and ready for their next nail treatment.

Sally Hansen Kwif Off Nail Polish Remover looks like it would be a convenient and fast method to remove my nail polish in a jiffy so I bought it. And surprisingly, despite being affordable, it works! Just dip the fingers into the pre-cut foam soaked with the solution and twist and brush it against the foam. Ta-da, the nail polish disappears! It even works on glitters so I really like it, because glitter nail polishes can be such a pain to remove.

It is slightly drying, probably due to acetone, but for the convenience it brings, it is worth it and beside, I hardly use nail polishes nowadays. The only sore point is, I can't use it for my toe nails.

The product scores 4.0 from 31 users on Makeupalley.

Ingredients :
ACETONE, AQUA/WATER/EAU, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, PPG-12-PEG-50 LANOLIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, BENZOPHENONE-3, PANTHENOL, LIMONENE, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GERANIOL, AMYL CINNAMAL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, METHYLPARABEN, FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (CO 42090), FD&C GREEN NO. 3 (CI 42053), FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 (CI 19140)

Source : Sally Hansen

Review : Fancl Nail Color Remover

Product Description
Remove nail color gently without causing dryness and other nail troubles. Contain Nail Emollient Oil which supplies healthy oil to protect weak nails from chipping

While on the search for a healthier alternative for nail removers, I came across Fancl and decided to give it a try. As with all Fancl products, it is said to be free of preservatives, sterilisers, petroleum, surfactants, fragrances and mineral oil under their FSS ( Fancl Safety Standard ).

This nail color remover has a typical nail remover scent and even though it is stated as alcohol free in their description as shown below, the 3rd ingredient in the list is stated as alcohol so I am confused on their terminology.

Unlike the normal nail color removers, this product has a heavy moisturizing veil that may be deemed as oily as it leaves a greasy stain after each usage. It is definitely non-drying but I thought the greasy stains can be quite messy on the floor and where your feet or fingers land. Just be reminded to wash your hands and feet thoroughly.

Initially it seems to cleanse my nail colours pretty well though it does get difficult on glitters which is pretty common. As time goes by, the effectiveness seemed to have fallen though.

OPI Nail Polish Remover

Product Description
Mild acetone formula with Aloe Vera removes all traces of nail lacquer without streaking or staining

I picked this up from Hong Kong for HKD48 which is about S$8 for a 120ml bottle. It removes my OPI nail polishes relatively well, but the formulation contains acetone and there is still a slight drying after-feel.

With glitter nail polishes, it still requires abit of effort and time to remove it from the nails totally.

Source : Lenawhite

Review : Hopscotch Kids "Say Say Oh Playmate" and Soy Polish Remover

Product Description
Hopscotch Kids™ WaterColors is the premier non-toxic, kid-friendly alternative to solvent-based nail polish. Our water-based formula is free of the harsh, smelly chemicals that most nail polishes contain, helping condition your little one's nails with long-lasting, vibrant color. Hopscotch Kids contains none of the chemicals found in typical nail polish. We are "3 Free" as well as free of ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, nitrocellulose, acetone, and heavy metals. We are truly non-toxic.           
Hopscotch Kids™ WaterColors is ranked the safest kids polish by Environmental Working Group's Cosmetic Safety Database.

MaterialWater, Acrylic Polymer Emulsion, Butoxy Diglycol and Non Toxic Colorants                    

I was on the lookout for non-toxic nail polish last year and chanced upon a promotion by one of the members posting on an online forum. I snagged "Say Say Oh Playmate" for $15 and the nail polish remover for $13. She was selling them in a variety of colours but only this colour from the kids range appealed to me, with its vibrant colour. Well, it turned out to be slightly different from the actual colour, as what you see on the second shot.

Hopscotch products are touted to be Vegan, Cruelty-free, Gluten Free, Fragrance Free, Toxin Free,     Paraben Free, Hypoallergenic and Biodegradable.

This is my very first non-toxic nail polish and I was wary of its application and lasting power. I don't apply nail polish that regularly and I am not that adept with it. I just want something that is simple to use and remove. Expecting it to be purple colour, it turned out to be more red than purple.

The application was tough for me. The texture was very runny so each coat was so sheer and requires 3 coats to reach the opacity I like. And because its so runny, it tends to leave globs easily on my nailbeds. I would think that it may be easily rectified by those who apply nail polish on a regular basis. I have yet to learn how to control the flow of the runny texture. The end result is a glossy look.

I really like that its kind to the body, without any harmful nasties. Great for children and pregnant ladies. Unfortunately, the nail polish barely last more than a day, before it starts to chip. For the record, I did not apply any base coat or top coat.

Ingredients :
water, acrylic polymer emulsion, +/- CI15850, CI77492, CI77499, CI77289, CI77891, and/or mica    

Product Description

Hopscotch Kids revolutionary soy polish remover has been formulated to remove both water-based and solvent-based nail polishes safely and naturally without stripping the nails of natural oils.       

For easiest removal, soak nails in warm water for a few minutes. Pre-moisten all nails with remover allowing time for polish to soften. Then moisten cotton pad and rub across nail to remove. You can also remove any remaining polish using an orange stick. After removal, thoroughly rinse nails.

This was even tougher to use. I literally rub and rub on my nails and the nail polish hardly move a budge, yet foams started to appear like detergent suds. Things started to get slightly easier after pre-moistening the nails with remover first, though the conventional remover type is still easier to use. I should try soaking my nails in warm water next time. You can also use your fingernails to scratch on them and peel it off. Its quite fun too. :)

The polish remover made my hands drying, although less drying than using the conventional nail polish remover.

Ingredients :
methyl soyate, dimethyl adipate, dimethyl glutarate   


Update ( 30th November 2018 ) :
The nail polish has dried up. I hardly used it though. Guess it really drives home the point that Hopscotch Kids is truly non-toxic because other nail polishes of the mainstream brands still holds well.


Source : Hopscotch

Review : Sally Hansen Fast Acting Polish Remover

Product Description
Specially formulated Salon Formula works quickly and does not leave the nails dry and brittle. An innovative blend of Pro-Vitamin B5, Vitamin E and sweet smelling Chamomile gently and quickly removes polish without leaving stains. It fortifies and improves soft, weak, thin nails.

Yet another Sally Hansen nail polish remover which I bought to replace the previous one. This product removes nail polish slightly better than the previous one and is less drying too.
It has a wide opening which made pouring onto cotton pads wasteful. It has a typical scent associated with nail polish remover. It did the job decent enough though removing glitters still need abit much more work than usual which is understandable.

Note that it does contain nasties in the list of ingredients such as acetone and benzopheone-3

Source : UrbanTouch

Review : Sally Hansen Moisturising Polish Remover

Product Description
An enriched formula that quickly and gently removes nail polish with essential nutrients to help promote strong, healthy-looking nails and cuticles everytime you use it.
A special blend of Pro-Vitamin B5, Vitamin E and Aloe moisturises dry, brittle nails. Helps keep nails strong and healthy-looking.

I do not apply nail polish frequently so each of my nail polish remover can last me for a long time, even though each time, I used up alot since the opening on the bottle is pretty wide.
It seems inappropriate for me to wear it to work since I work in an engineering line but I do wear it ocassionally over the weekend. ( Yes, you are right, I only wore it for 2 days. Ha! )

I chose Sally Hansen because its reputable for their range of nail products and because I do not know what are the brands that are good enough. I am very ignorant in this aspect.
As I have mentioned before, the opening is pretty wide and I do find it pretty wasteful on the contents as well as on my cotton pads.
Even though it does contain moisturising properties, but I found it to be pretty drying on my nails. After each nail polish removing session, the drying effects on my hands and nails can last up to 3 days. Its THAT bad.
There is an alcohol-cooling feel during application and it removes nail polishes moderately well.

I believe those who dabbled in organic/natural products would know that Acetone ingredient which is commonly found in such common nail polish products is considered as a moderate hazard of being toxic under Skin Deep  . It also contains Benzophenone-3 with a high hazard of 8 under Skin Deep.