There are hundreds of nail polish brands on the market. Knowing which ones are non-toxic and cruelty-free can be a challenge. So I created this list of the best cruelty-free nail polish brands to make your search easy.
Let’s dive in…
Which Cruelty-Free Nail Polish Brands are the Best?
- Sienna Byron Bay
- Gabriel Cosmetics
- 100% Pure
- Pacifica
- Julep
- Orly
- NCLA Beauty
- 10 Free Chemistry
- Ella + Mila
- China Glaze
- SpaRitual
List of Non-Toxic & Cruelty-Free Nail Polish Brands
All of the brands on this list are non-toxic and certified cruelty-free by either Leaping Bunny, Peta or Choose Cruelty-Free. Many are also vegan and gluten-free.
1. Sienna Byron Bay
Sienna Byron Bay is an 8-free, vegan and halal nail polish brand. They offer 80 different shades with spiritual and nature-inspired names like Peony, Spirit, Courage, and Sacred. I love that the nail polish is hand-mixed and bottled in small batches.
Additional Info:
- 0.34 fl oz/10ml
- Choose Cruelty-Free and Peta certified cruelty-free
- 100% Vegan (contains no animal-derived ingredients)
- Does not contain: Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Synthetic Camphor, Formaldehyde Resin, Xylene, or Tosylamide.
2. Gabriel Cosmetics
Gabriel Cosmetics is a gluten-free, vegan, 10-free nail polish brand. They offer 50 shades and are the perfect option for someone looking for a classic color.
Additional Info:
- 0.5 fl oz/14ml
- Leaping Bunny and Peta certified cruelty-free
- 100% Vegan (contains no animal-derived ingredients)
- Does not contain: Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, Formaldehyde Resin, Xylene, Parabens, Fragrances, or Phthalates
3. 100% Pure
100% Pure is a chip-resistant, 10-free, and vegan nail polish brand. It is available in 28 shades with food-inspired names like Watermelon, Gelato, and Sugar.
Additional Info:
- 0.5 fl oz/14.7ml
- Leaping Bunny and Peta certified cruelty-free
- 100% Vegan (contains no animal-derived ingredients)
- Does not contain: Formaldehyde, Toluene, Parabens, or Phthalates
4. Pacifica
Pacifica is a 7-free and vegan nail polish brand. They offer 54 shades in vibrant colors with fun names like Sea Monster, Blushing Bunnies, and Valhalla.
Additional Info:
- 0.4 fl oz/12ml
- Peta certified cruelty-free
- 100% Vegan (contains no animal-derived ingredients)
- Does not contain: Parabens, phthalates, toluene, xylene, camphor, formaldehyde, or resin.
5. Julep
Julep is a 5-free, vegan nail polish brand that is formulated to dry fast and improve your nail health. They have over 20 shades with names like Celebration, Clarity, and Growth.
Additional Info:
- 0.27 fl oz/8ml
- Peta certified cruelty-free
- 100% Vegan (contains no animal-derived ingredients)
- Does not contain: Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, or Formaldehyde Resin
6. Orly
Orly is a 12-free, vegan nail polish brand that can be found in nail salons around the world. They offer over 150 shades with names like Scenic Route, Spirit Junkie, and Glass Half Full. For me, this polish was the perfect swap for my old go-to brand OPI.
Additional Info:
- 0.6 fl oz/18ml
- Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free
- 100% Vegan (contains no animal-derived ingredients)
- Does not contain: Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, Formaldehyde Resin, Xylene, Ethyl Tosylamide., MEHQ/HQ, MIT, Parabens, or Gluten
7. NCLA Beauty
NCLA Beauty is a 7-free, vegan nail polish brand. They have over 60 shades with LA inspired names like Rodeo Drive Royalty, Call My Agent, and Like…Totally Valley Girl.
Additional Info:
- 0.5 fl oz/13.3ml
- Leaping Bunny and Peta certified cruelty-free
- 100% Vegan (contains no animal-derived ingredients)
- Does not contain: Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, Formaldehyde Resin, Xylene, or TPHP.
8. 10 Free Chemistry
10 Free Chemistry is a vegan, 10-free nail polish brand that has vitamins and minerals to help repair your damaged nails. They have over 30 shades with nature-inspired names like Moon Rocks, Pink Sand Beaches, and Coral Flora.
Additional Info:
- 0.4 fl oz/13ml
- Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free
- 100% Vegan (contains no animal-derived ingredients)
9. Ella + Mila
Ella + Mila is a vegan, 7-free nail polish brand. They have an amazing mommy and me collection so you and your daughter can have matching nails.
Additional Info:
- 0.45 fl oz/13.3 ml
- Peta certified cruelty-free
- 100% Vegan (contains no animal-derived ingredients)
- Does not contain: Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, Formaldehyde Resin, Xylene, or TPHP.
10. China Glaze
China Glaze is an 8-free, long-lasting nail polish brand that is really popular in nail salons worldwide. They offer over 250 shades in every color of the rainbow. It is another wonderful swap for OPI.
Additional Info:
- 0.5 fl oz/14 ml
- Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free
- Does not contain: Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, Formaldehyde Resin, Xylene, Triphenyl Phosphate, or Ethyl Tosylamide.
11. SpaRitual
SpaRitual is a 12-free, vegan nail polish brand. They have over 200 shades with spiritual inspired names like Go Within, Vibrant Energy, Higher Self, and Self-Love.
Additional Info:
- 0.5 fl oz/15ml
- Leaping Bunny and Peta certified cruelty-free
- 100% Vegan (contains no animal-derived ingredients)
- Does not contain: Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, Formaldehyde Resin, Xylene, Ethyl Tosylamide, MEHQ/HQ, MIT, Parabens, or Gluten.
Nail Polish Brands That Test on Animals
Below is a list of nail polish brands you should avoid. They either test their products or ingredients on animals, allow a third-party to test on their behalf, or are sold in a country where animal testing is required.
- Burberry (sold in China)
- CND (owned by Revlon)
- Dior (sold in China)
- Essie (sold in China)
- Guerlain (sold in China)
- Lancôme (sold in China)
- L’Oréal (sold in China)
- Maybelline (sold in China)
- NARS (sold in China)
- NYC New York Color (owned by Coty)
- OPI (sold in China)
- Pure Ice (owned by Revlon)
- Revlon (sold in China)
- Sally Hansen (owned by Coty)
- Sephora Collection (sold in China)
- Sinful Colors (owned by Revlon)
- Tom Ford (sold in China)
- Yves Saint Laurent (sold in China)
Cruelty-Free Nail Polish Removers
You really can’t have nail polish without remover. So, here is a list of cruelty-free nail polish removers. Many are vegan, non-toxic, or don’t use acetone as the main ingredient.
- Sienna Byron Bay
- Gabriel Cosmetics
- Ella + Mila
- Mineral Fusion
- Heroine.NYC
- Honeybee Gardens
- Priti NYC
- Pure Anada Natural
Wrap Up: Best Cruelty-Free Nail Polish Brands
With there being so many polish options is hard to know which ones to try out. I hope this list of the best cruelty-free nail polish brands helps you narrow down your choices. My old go-to brand was OPI and I have replaced it with Orly and China Glaze. I think that was probably my easiest cruelty-free cosmetic swap to date.
Want more cruelty-free cosmetics? Check out these posts:
- 15 Best Cruelty-Free Mascara in 2020
- 7 Best Cruelty-Free Sunscreens in 2020
- 21 Cruelty-Free Beauty Boxes in 2020
Now I’d like to hear from you. Have you tried any of the cruelty-free nail polish brands before? Please leave a comment below.
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