Ethyl Acetate

Ethyl acetate is a colorless, fruity-odor ester solvent used in beauty and nail products. It's selected for rapid evaporation and strong solvency to dissolve resins and films, aid cleanup, and lighten textures, particularly in nail care.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A fast-evaporating solvent common in nail polish remover.
Category
Cleansing
Type
Solvent

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Efficiently dissolves varnishes, adhesives, and stubborn residues for quick removal. Can dehydrate nails and irritate skin with frequent contact.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Prevalent in nail polish removers and nail prep solutions to strip lacquer and oils. Also used in quick-clean brush and lash-glue solvents.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Vapors and liquid can irritate eyes, skin, and airways; use in ventilated areas and avoid prolonged contact. Highly flammable; keep from heat, sparks, and flames.

Is Ethyl Acetate a Good Ingredient?

Powerful, quick-flash solvent that works well for targeted removal, but rated Fair due to irritation and dehydration risk with repeated exposure.

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