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Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover

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Sally Hansen

Instant Cuticle Remover

cuticle oil · 29.5 ml · Nails

Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones and MI / MCI, going by its full 19-ingredient list, with aloe vera. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains parabens (Methylparaben, Propylparaben).

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

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

Key ingredients in Instant Cuticle Remover

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Potassium HydroxidePotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
  3. 3Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  4. 4Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
  5. 5Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  6. 6Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate
  7. 7Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
  8. 8Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
  9. 9Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  10. 10Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractA plant-derived extract made from the leaf of the aloe vera plant. It mainly softens,…
  11. 11Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  12. 12PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  13. 13Imidazolidinyl UreaFormaldehyde releasers
  14. 14MethylparabenMethylparaben is a preservative that helps keep water-based products free from mold and…Parabens
  15. 15PropylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative used to help keep water-based products free from mold,…Parabens
  16. 16ButylparabenParabens
  17. 17EthylparabenEthylparaben is a preservative from the paraben family. It is used in small amounts to…Parabens
  18. 18IsobutylparabenParabens
  19. 19Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…

Source: Sally Hansen product page, www.sallyhansen.com/en-gb/nail-care/nail-care/instant-cuticle-remover, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensContainsMethylparaben (#14), Propylparaben (#15), Butylparaben (#16), Ethylparaben (#17), Isobutylparaben (#18)
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersContainsImidazolidinyl Urea (#13)
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover fragrance-free?

Yes. Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: yes (Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben).

What is Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, perfume allergy, mi allergy and rosacea-prone skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Aloe vera.

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