Review (5/5): Not “natural,” works great, doesn't damage my nails
This Plant Therapy Natural Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover has a strong scent that fades. It works quickly and well on Sally Hansen regular, non-gel nail polish (the only one I’ve tested it with so far). For the record, I have wimpy, prone to peel and/or snap off, pathetically weak fingernails that get worse when I use acetone on them. This remover was surprisingly good, although I don’t think it’s natural at all.
PROS:
• It took off three layers in a matter of seconds and left what seemed to be an oil residue that wiped off easily.
• I immediately applied fingernail polish again, and it applied and stayed on perfectly, even though my fingernails had just been oily from the remover.
• The dispenser worked really well, although I had to be careful to not push too hard. Just a light push gave me enough remover.
• The remover didn’t seem to damage or dry my nails in any way; it actually left my nails seeming moisturized or refreshed. Acetone, on the other hand, definitely dries my nails and makes them brittle.
CONS:
This polish remover is not a natural product. It’s still a chemical soup. Maybe it has a more natural beginning (I’d like to see them explain it), but the ingredients require a degree in chemistry to divine their origins:
Ingredients: methyl acetate, isopropyl mistrate, and natural fragrance.
Frankly, I love that it works so well and doesn’t damage my nails. I just wish manufacturers wouldn’t put “natural” (or “plant therapy”) on products that aren’t. Subtracting one star for that misleading marketing strategy.
Overall, very, very pleased with this Plant Therapy Natural Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover so far. Since I’m trying to keep my nails longer to play the kalimba (well, technically, I only need my thumbnails) by keeping them painted, I’m very happy to find a fingernail polish remover that doesn’t destroy my nails!
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