When it comes to beauty, some things are not so glamorous, including the potent stench of nail polish remover.
While it's something many nail polish fans are resigned to, a YouTube video has demonstrated just how powerful acetone, the main ingredient in nail polish remover, really is.
The video shows three Styrofoam cups disintegrating into a foamy mess seconds after touching the acetone, and has been watched more than 300,000 times.
![The video shows foam cups melting as soon as they touch the acetone.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/GACCG2DWYRU3N5AAD5L22GDHZM.jpg?auth=8f77026057aaccf23bd8ee5782a2ea7d4a56e15496afc07fd101de4ab7fed3c7&width=16&height=9&quality=70&smart=true)