Essie Nail Polish Birthday Girl 514
Nail Polish

Essie Nail Polish Birthday Girl 514

Essie
33Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
42% Natural48% 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

42% natural49% synthetic
14 natural 3 unknown 16 synthetic

Based on 33 ingredients analyzed. 42% natural, 9% unknown and 49% synthetic.

Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

viscosity controlling8:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ALUMINA, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, TIN OXIDE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
solvent6:ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, PROPYL ACETATE, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ACETONE
bulking6:SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, ALUMINA, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, TIN OXIDE

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Thin, pigmented liquid that dries to a hard, glossy film
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionSlow
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.