Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat

nail polish · 10.5 ml · Nails

Catrice Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 14-ingredient list, with glycolic acid and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains drying alcohol (Alcohol, Isopropyl 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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Key ingredients in Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat

Glycolic acid (AHA)
A small-molecule exfoliant for dullness and texture.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

14 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…
3Neopentyl Glycol/Phthalic Anhydride/Trimethylolpropane Isononanoate CopolymerA polyester resin built from three small building blocks. It forms a thin, flexible…
4NitrocelluloseA film-forming material made from plant cellulose that dries into a hard, glossy layer,…
5Tributyl Citrate
6AlcoholAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
7Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride CopolymerA polyester resin built from three small building blocks. It forms a thin, flexible…
8TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
9Glycolic Acid
10Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
11Hexanal
12N-Butyl Alcohol
13Etocrylene
14CI 60725 (Violet 2)

Source: Catrice product page, www.catrice.eu/en-gb/p/954165/gel-affair-ultimate-grip-base-coat, retrieved November 5, 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 (#6), Isopropyl Alcohol (#10)
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 Catrice Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat fragrance-free?

Yes. Catrice Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Catrice Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is Catrice Gel Affair Ultimate Grip Base Coat good for?

By its ingredient list it fits contact dermatitis, perfume allergy, mi allergy and acne-prone skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycolic acid (AHA) and Vitamin E.