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Catrice Stronger Than Ever Nail Hardener

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Catrice

Stronger Than Ever Nail Hardener

nail treatment · 10.5 ml · Nails

Catrice Stronger Than Ever Nail Hardener is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 18-ingredient list, with glycolic acid, lactic acid and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains drying alcohol (Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol).

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom · Germany · France · Italy · Spain · Netherlands · Poland · Sweden

Key ingredients in Stronger Than Ever Nail Hardener

  • Glycolic acid (AHA)

    A small-molecule exfoliant for dullness and texture.

  • Lactic acid (AHA)

    A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

18 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Ethyl AcetateEthyl Acetate is a fast-evaporating, fruity-smelling solvent. It dissolves oils and…
  2. 2Butyl AcetateButyl Acetate is a fast-evaporating solvent that helps dissolve and spread other…
  3. 3NitrocelluloseA film-forming material made from plant cellulose that dries into a hard, glossy layer,…
  4. 4Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride CopolymerA polyester resin built from three small building blocks. It forms a thin, flexible…
  5. 5AlcoholAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  6. 6Acetyl Tributyl CitrateA citric acid-based ester that works as a plasticizer and skin-conditioning agent,…
  7. 7Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
  8. 8Malic Acid
  9. 9Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract
  10. 10TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  11. 11Glycolic Acid
  12. 12Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  13. 13N-Butyl Alcohol
  14. 14GluconolactoneGluconolactone is a mild, sugar-derived ingredient, the lactone form of gluconic acid,…
  15. 15Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
  16. 16Etocrylene
  17. 17Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
  18. 18CI 60725 (Violet 2)

Source: Catrice product page, www.catrice.eu/en-gb/p/954156/stronger-than-ever-nail-hardener, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol (#5), Isopropyl Alcohol (#15)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Catrice Stronger Than Ever Nail Hardener fragrance-free?

Yes. Catrice Stronger Than Ever Nail Hardener lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Catrice Stronger Than Ever Nail Hardener contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Catrice Stronger Than Ever Nail Hardener good for?

By its ingredient list it fits contact dermatitis, perfume allergy, mi allergy and acne-prone skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycolic acid (AHA), Lactic acid (AHA) and Vitamin E.

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