It turns out that looking great can be dangerous. Particularly when it comes to choosing your nail polish brand. There are a lot of toxins in standard nail polish.
So, we’re opting for nontoxic nail polish brands along with cruelty-free and clean makeup brands where possible. And they are amazing!
Base Coat By Nordstrom
OUR PICK
It dries quickly, it’s free of toxic ingredients, and there are a lot of colors.
Sally Hansen’s Good Kind Pure Nail Color
BEST VALUE
Plant-based, vegan nail polish with no toxins for a very reasonable price? Yes, indeed.
Ella + Mila Elite
TOP RATED
This was one of the easiest nail polishes to apply evenly.
Base Coat By Nordstrom
The favorite among the nontoxic nail polishes in our tests was Base Coat by Nordstrom.
It goes on easily, it dries fast and we found that it lasted for a super long time too.
We don’t know what else we could ask for from non toxic nail polishes, really.
QUICK FACT
There are over 100 different colors to choose from so you’ll never get bored with Base Coat.
1. This nail polish lasts and lasts
2. The color selection is extraordinary
1. Sometimes the color delivered doesn’t match the color ordered
2. Some users complain of uneven finish
Sally Hansen’s Good Kind Pure Nail Color
Sally Hansen’s Good Kind Pure Nail Color may have the longest product name ever but it’s pretty clear about what it does well and we’re really impressed with it.
QUICK FACT
This product is specifically free of 16 different potentially toxic ingredients, which is very reassuring.
1. Inexpensive for daily use
2. Consistent quality of color
1. Not 100% VOC free
2. Some users find it a bit too runny for their tastes
Ella + Mila Elite
We loved that you can easily apply Ella + Mila Elite Collection Nail Polish and get a consistent result, time and time again. They do a nice dry nail polish too.
We were also very impressed with its longevity. That’s why its one of our best nontoxic nail polishes.
QUICK FACT
All of the Ella + Mila Elite Collection Nail Polishes have been certified by PETA as 100% cruelty-free.
1. Very chip-resistant, up to 4 days of wear before needing to reapply
2. Completely vegan and cruelty-free
1. Bottle breaks easily – don’t drop it
2. Some colors don’t seem to accurately match their descriptions
Cote Strengthening Base And Top Coat
There’s no denying that color is a wonderful thing on your nails but Cote’s Strengthening Base and Top Coat is the gel polish you need to protect that color and ensure it stays chip free.
QUICK FACT
This nontoxic nail polish formula contains both Vitamin B5 and coffee extracts. The idea is that this will help to repair weak and/or peeling nails.
1. Fully non-toxic formula that you can completely rely on with many natural ingredients
2. Super popular with nearly 100% 5 star reviews from users too
1. It’s a little on the expensive side even for a nontoxic nail polish though it does provide excellent value for money
2. No color, so if you want color – you need to bring that separately for more money
Olive and June Collection JG Nail Polish
The Olive and June Collection JG Nail Polish comes in over 50 colors and it’s pretty hard wearing considering its value for money price point.
We really liked the way it looked on our fingers though we wished it had been a little easier to apply. Olive and June Nail Polish is excellent and contains no formaldehyde resin.
QUICK FACT
This range is known as the JG 7-free Nail Polish range because it is free of seven ingredients that are known to have toxic effects on human beings.
1. The price point – this is a very cost-effective way to use a non-toxic nail polish
2. The fact it works with Olive and June’s “The Poppy” for easier use
1. Still the hardest nail polish in our roundup to apply evenly even using The Poppy
2. Didn’t last as long as some of the more expensive non toxic nail polishes
Looking good doesn’t have to come at the expense of your well-being. Just remember to ensure your nail polish remover is as healthy as your nail lacquer and nail polish ingredients. When you eliminate nail polish toxic ingredients, life is better.