Essie Gel Couture Model Clicks
Hair Styling

Essie Gel Couture Model Clicks

Essie
31Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
48% Natural42% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
BUTYL ACETATEGOODETHYL ACETATEEXCELLENTNITROCELLULOSEGOODTOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESINGOODRubbing AlcoholGOODACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATEGOOD

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.5 — Suboptimal
5.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.5
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, 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
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

48% natural42% synthetic
15 natural 3 unknown 13 synthetic

Based on 31 ingredients analyzed. 48% natural, 10% unknown and 42% synthetic.

Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

viscosity controlling7:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TIN OXIDE
solvent6:BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PROPYL ACETATE, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ALCOHOL DENAT
film forming6:NITROCELLULOSE, TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN, SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Variable — gels are stiff and hold-focused, creams are pliable, waxes are firm and moldable
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish

Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Cooling sensation on application with rapid dry-down.