What does 17-free mean on SeneGence Nail Polish?
Quick answer
17-Free means SeneGence Nail Polish is formulated without seventeen commonly avoided nail polish ingredients, from acetone to xylene, while giving richly pigmented, glossy, chip-resistant color you build in two coats.
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Which ingredients is SeneGence Nail Polish made without?
SeneGence Nail Polish is 17-Free, formulated without acetone, animal-derived ingredients, Bisphenol-A, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, gluten, Glycol Ether of Series E, nonylphenol ethoxylate, parabens, phthalates including DBP, styrene, sulfate, toluene, Triphenyl Phosphate or xylene. Beauty Book 2026 (p. 46). For the wider formulation standard, see what Clean Beauty means at SeneGence or whether SeneGence is cruelty-free and vegan.
What do I get from the polish itself?
SeneGence Nail Polish gives a high-shine, glossy finish with long-lasting, chip-resistant wear and easy, smooth application. Who is it for? Nail Polish suits manicures, pedicures and all nail types. Beauty Book 2026 (p. 46). SeneGence Nail Polish.
How do I get the best finish?
- Apply 2-in-1 Base & Top Coat as your base.
- Apply one layer of color and let it dry.
- Apply a second layer of color.
- Top the finished color with another layer of 2-in-1 Base & Top Coat.
See the base, color and top sequence.
What goes into the polish instead?
Nitrocellulose forms the continuous color film on the nail, and Acetyl Tributyl Citrate helps that film stay flexible rather than brittle. Explore Nitrocellulose and Acetyl Tributyl Citrate.