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What makes nail polish nontoxic?

group of friends with painted nails

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With the clean beauty movement on the rise, your options dont just stop at nail colors.

This all comes down to how the brand claims to make its products.

If youve ever wondered where nail polish gets its strong odor, take a scan of the ingredients list.

Essie Lace Me Up light pink nail polish

Since then this labeling has increased to what we see today with double digit free labeling.

What are other common nail polish terms should you know?

Heres tohealthy nailsand masteringhome manicures!

OPI Knowledge is Flower pink nail polish

It’s a great starting base for a French or any pop in of nail design.

Wondering about its ingredients?

The brandannouncedthat it started the distribution across its portfolio for 100% vegan and 8-free ingredients in 2020.

Deborah Lippmann Stargasm rose gold shimmer nail polish

OPI Knowledge is Flower

OPI nail lacquers are designed to be long-lasting and chip-resistant.

Her early salon experiences and later high-end fashion magazine experience inspired her nail polish collection in 2012.

Since then she has created nail polishes that are 9/10-free, vegan-friendly, and not animal-tested.

Jinsoon Plunge blue nail polish

Madeline is from the Naturel 2 collection with undertones of rose.

Zoya’s nail polish formula is 10-free and made with chip-free coating for long-lasting wear.

Sally Hansen Laven-Dear

Chances are there is a Sally Hansen beauty product in your vanity.

Zoya Madeline muted rose cream nail polish

The beauty giant can be found in most drugstores and its variety of colors are vast.

It consists of color,top coat, andhardener.

Why not try new bold colors?

Sally Hansen LavenDear lavender nail polish

Nails Inc. has a whopping 23-free formula and is vegan and cruelty-free.

Its nail polishes are 7-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Kokoist Planet Magnet P-06 Neptune

Kokoist

Galaxy theme nail trends seem to be big this year.

Nails Inc. Naked In Neon 4Piece Nail Polish Set on white background

Thisvideoshows you how to recreate its take on the French manicure using its eye-catching glittery finish at the tips.

you’re free to get all the colors of the rainbow with this silver nail polish.

Its 7-free formula is also vegan and cruelty-free.

Hand holding Olive  June Sweet  Gracious orange nail polish

This green hue is sure to lift your mood and be your go-to for all your outings this year.

Pear Nova nail polishes are 10-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.

The companys nail polishes are 9-free, in addition to being free of gluten and animal-derived ingredients.

Chanel Le Vernis 913 Rouge Intemporel red nail polish

Orly nail polish is Leaping Bunny Certified, cruelty-free, and vegan.

The gorgeous colors do come at a higher price point, but you cant deny the beautiful bottle design.

The formula is plant-based and leaves a glossy finish.

Kokoist Planet Magnet P06 Neptune lime green shimmer nail polish

This matte top coat can be used for mixing textured finishes like matte tips or shapes.

There are both glitter and glossy finish options.

OOO Polish Eguae

OOO Polish

Symantha Wechie-Onyechi is the creator and owner of OOO Polish.

ILNP Ultra Holographic Nail Polish in silver shimmer

This Eguae nail polish is a translucentglitterwith pink undertones.

OOO Polish nail polishes are 13-free, vegan, and Leaping Bunny Certified.

Selena Gomez recently debuted this emerald green color to match her jewelry on the SAG Awards red carpet.

Hand holding Pear Nova One Piece Wonder chartreuse nail polish

TGB also offers a wide selection of professional nail supplies and cuticle care.

Various hands with J. Hannah Ghost Ranch rust nail polish

Orly Turn It Up multicolored confetti nail polish

Gucci 719​ Miriam​ Mint green nail polish

Ella  Mila Mattely in Love matte top coat clear nail polish

Emilie Heathe The Perfect Red nail polish

Nicole Miller Mini Nail Polish Set of 15 mini nail polishes in various colors

OOOPolish

The GelBottle Ivy green shimmer nail polish