essence the ULTIMATE hybrid gel top coat

nail polish · 8 ml · Nails

Essence Cosmetics essence the ULTIMATE hybrid gel top coat is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 9-ingredient list. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains drying alcohol.

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

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Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Ethyl AcetateEthyl Acetate is a fast-evaporating, fruity-smelling solvent. It dissolves oils and…
2Butyl AcetateButyl Acetate is a fast-evaporating solvent that helps dissolve and spread other…
3NitrocelluloseA film-forming material made from plant cellulose that dries into a hard, glossy layer,…
4Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
5AlcoholAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
6Bis-Hema Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-9/IPDI Copolymer
7Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
8Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate
9Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride CopolymerA polyester resin built from three small building blocks. It forms a thin, flexible…

Source: Essence Cosmetics product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/951886/the-ultimate-hybrid-gel-top-coat, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	Contains	Alcohol (#5)
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Cosmetics essence the ULTIMATE hybrid gel top coat fragrance-free?

Yes. Essence Cosmetics essence the ULTIMATE hybrid gel top coat lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 6, 2026.

Does Essence Cosmetics essence the ULTIMATE hybrid gel top coat contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Essence Cosmetics essence the ULTIMATE hybrid gel top coat pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for contact dermatitis, perfume allergy, MI allergy and acne-prone skin.