Essie Nail Polish Willow In The Wind
Nail Polish

Essie Nail Polish Willow In The Wind

Essie
35Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
46% Natural46% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.0 — Suboptimal
5.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.0
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

46% natural45% synthetic
16 natural 3 unknown 16 synthetic

Based on 35 ingredients analyzed. 46% natural, 9% unknown and 45% synthetic.

Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

viscosity controlling8:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, TIN OXIDE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, ALUMINA
solvent7:ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ALCOHOL DENAT, ACETONE
film forming6:NITROCELLULOSE, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER, SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Thin, pigmented liquid that dries to a hard, glossy film
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Hard, glossy finish (polish) or nourished, natural (care)

Quick-drying and film-forming — creates a hard, protective layer. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Cooling sensation on application with rapid dry-down.