Nitrocellulose
Nitrocellulose is a film forming ingredient. It’s in 24 products on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Nitrocellulose: used to leave a thin film on skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Nitrocellulose: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35506, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as pyroxylin.
Products that contain Nitrocellulose
REVLON
660 DIVINE
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
essence
Anti Split nail sealer
Lists drying alcohol
Deliplus
Base 9 in 1 con vitamina alisadora
Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
L’Oréal
butler please 772
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L.A. Colors
Color Craze Purple Passion Nail Polish (No. 612)
Lists drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Color Riche 875 Kimono Empire
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, carmine (from insects)
Sally Hansen
Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment
Lists drying alcohol, retinoid
Deliplus
Efecto gel
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Express finish shock control 19 Rose doux
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Yves Rocher
Le Vernis - 53. Capucine
Lists drying alcohol
Sassy + Chic
Nail polish 910
Lists drying alcohol
Sassy + Chic
Nail polish 948
Lists drying alcohol
Sassy + Chic
Nail polish 954
Lists drying alcohol
Nucolor
Nail Polish 990
Lists drying alcohol
Nucolor
Nail Polish 993
Lists drying alcohol
Nucolor
Nail polish 997
Lists drying alcohol
Revlon
Quick Dry Base Coat
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Tenue & Strong Pro 185
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sephora
Vernis à ongles
Lists drying alcohol
Sephora
Vernis à ongles Brillance 5 jours L49
Lists drying alcohol
Sephora
Vernis à ongles laqué - L30 Not that shy
Lists drying alcohol
Sephora
Vernis à ongles laque Brillance 5 jours
Lists drying alcohol
Sephora
Vernis à ongles laque Brillance 5 jours L52
Lists drying alcohol
Yves Rocher
Vernis Base SOS Résiste
Lists drying alcohol
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