Are you on the hunt for the perfect vegan gel nail polish brand that provides long-lasting, cruelty-free color?

Look no further! In this cruelty-free guide, we’ll unveil the top 9 vegan gel nail polish brands that check all the boxes.

When it comes to your manicure, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice quality or ethics. That’s why we’ve searched far and wide to bring you the leading brands that prioritize both.

From vibrant hues to trendy neutrals, these brands offer a wide range of colors to suit every style and occasion.

Not only do these vegan gel nail polish brands provide stunning color options, but they also deliver exceptional longevity. No more worrying about chips, smudges, or fading! With these cruelty-free gel polishes, you can enjoy a flawless manicure that lasts for weeks.

List of Vegan Gel Nail Polish Brands

What sets these brands apart is their commitment to cruelty-free beauty. Each brand on our list ensures that no animals are harmed during the process of creating their gel nail polishes. So you can have beautifully painted nails with a clear conscience.

Ready to discover the top 9 vegan gel nail polish brands that will transform your manicure game? Let’s dive in!

Manucurist Green Flash Gel Polish

Made in France, Manucurist has a line of vegan gel polish called Green Flash. It’s a 12-free formula, made with up to 84% plant-based ingredients, with color and shine lasting 10 days.

And Manucurist has confirmed their mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

Triple O Polish – Gel Polish

Triple O Polish is a black-owned nail polish brand with a selection of cruelty-free and vegan gel polish. All of their gel colors last at least 14 days with proper application. Also, Triple O Polish confirmed their mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

Londontown Gels

Londontown’s vegan gel colors are gel products are created for professional usage and require UV/LED curing. Comes in a super pigmented formula and a perfect coverage wide brush, with over 60+ colors to choose from.

And Londontown has confirmed their mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

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ColorClub Gel Nail Polish

ColorClub’s collection of soak-off gel polish are all vegan and cruelty-free. They have over a hundred colors to choose from and claim to last 2 weeks.

Note: I reached out to Color Club to ask about their ethical mica mining policy but never heard back.

ORLY – GELFX Nail Polish

Made in the USA, ORLY GELFX are vegan and claims to be chip-free with a brilliant shine up to 21 days. ORLY GELFX comes in almost 200 colors.

Note: I reached out to ORLY to ask about their ethical mica mining policy but they gave a vague statement, saying “All of our mica is sourced from well established companies.”

Madam Glam Vegan Gel Polish

Madam Glam has one of the largest selections of vegan gel nail polish for personal and professional use. They’re fairly inexpensive compared to other soak-off gel polishes on the market. And they claim to be 5-free and last up to 4 weeks of perfect wear and shine.

Note: I reached out to Madam Glam to ask about their ethical mica mining policy but never heard back.

MoYou Premium Gel Polishes

Based in London, MoYou recently launched a collection of soak-off gel polish that is cruelty-free and vegan and claims to last up to 20 days of amazing, chip-free gel wear.

Note: I reached out to MoYou to ask about their ethical mica mining policy but never heard back.

Kiara Sky

Kiara Sky has an extensive range of vegan gel polish, including a rainbow palette of 100+ soak-off gel nail polish colors, and reflective glitter gels, jelly tints, sheer gel nail polish, to cool color-changing effects.

All Kiara Sky’s gel polishes are full-coverage and chip-resistant. Color options range from vivid neon shades to minimalistic nude tones and come in a variety of finishes (including sheer, shimmer, glitter, matte glitter, neon, cream, and more).

Note: I reached out to Kiara Sky to ask about their ethical mica mining policy but they told me they’re currently investigating the source of their mica to ensure it is ethically mined and that “our team will diligently look into our mica sourcing practices and provide you with more information as soon as possible.”

Picture Curable

Not a fan of regular gel polish but want a long-lasting and high-shine manicure? Try these vegan gel nail polish alternatives:

Made in Australia, Picture Polish came out with an alternative to gel polish, a line of curable polish that cures quickly with an intense glossy color and long wear. They also claim removing curable polish is quick and easy. However, you will need to get one of their custom lamps in order to use their curable polish.

Note: I reached out to Picture Polish to ask about their ethical mica mining policy, but they didn’t have any information on their mica sourcing practices.

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Looking for a cruelty-free and vegan nail polish color for a professional-looking manicure or pedicure at home?

Here is an updated list of cruelty-free and vegan nail polish brands. Whether you prefer a nude, neon, glossy, shimmery, or matte finish, there’s something for you on this list!

Cruelty-Free & Vegan Nail Polish Brands

About This List: What started as only 40 vegan nail polish brands back in 2015 and then doubled to 80 brands by 2022, this list has seen many brands come and go. In its latest update, I’ve decided only to include brands that have been transparent about their ethical mica sourcing policy. As a result, I have removed over 20 brands due to their lack of response or clarification on where/how their mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

All of the nail polish brands mentioned above are from brands that have been verified as being truly cruelty-free and don’t test on animals.

And all of these cruelty-free nail polish brands offer at least one or more vegan-friendly nail polish that doesn’t contain any animal-derived ingredients.

Most of these brands are entirely 100% vegan, and if not, then I made sure only to include brands that offer at least one or more vegan nail polish products. Brands not marked as “100% Vegan” may carry other nail care or cosmetic products (like cuticle oils, remover, lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, and skincare) that may not be vegan.

Always check the manufacturer’s website for the most up-to-date information, as ingredients and formulations may change.

Now, you may be asking, what makes traditional nail polish not vegan.

Why is Nail Polish Not Vegan?

Some non-vegan and animal ingredients used in nail polish are guanine, which is derived from fish scales and used in shimmery nail polish colors; keratin and biotin used as a nail strengthener; and shellac, which is produced from the lac bug and commonly used as a high-shine hardener.

Vegan nail polish does not contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

What is Cruelty-Free Nail Polish?

In addition to avoiding animal ingredients, we also want to ensure we’re not supporting or buying from any nail polish brands that allow their products or ingredients to be tested on animals. Unfortunately, most drugstore and high-end nail polishes are from brands that still test on animals.

For example, nail polish brands that are NOT cruelty-free include OPI, CND, Revlon, L’Oreal, Sinful Colors, Chanel, Gucci, Givenchy, Dior, Tom Ford, and Christian Louboutin.

A note on Sally Hansen and Essie, both these brands have started advertising some of their nail polish as ‘Vegan.’ However, I could not get a clear answer from Sally Hansen or Essie on whether they test on animals or not, which is why they’re on my Grey Area brands list.

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Cruelty-Free Nail Polish Brands

100% Pure Natural Nail Polish

Vegan, cruelty-free nail polish shades made without the 20 common toxins found in conventional formulas. Each 20-free shade delivers stunning chip-resistant color for a professional-looking manicure or pedicure at home.

Avril Nail Polish

Made in France. Formulated without benzophenone, camphor, and rosin. Avril’s intense vegan nail polish colors are fast-drying with a glossy finish. Made with bio-based ingredients and a bristle brush with synthetic bristles.

Barry M Nail Paint

All Barry M nail polish collections are vegan and cruelty-free. Choose from Barry M’s Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint for a long-lasting, gel-look finish without needing a lamp—or Barry M’s In A Flash Quick Dry Nail Paint for a quick drying mani.

Beauty Pie Wondercolour Nail Polish

Made in the UK, Beauty Pie’s nail polish is flexible, breathable, and chip-resistant. Tried and tested by their manicure experts. The nourishing, coconut-oil-infused formula gives a lasting salon-standard finish. From pastel colors to primary brights, find your perfect polish in our luxury range.

BKIND Non-Toxic Vegan Nail Polish

To provide a kinder option, BKIND nail polishes are vegan, 77% plant-based, and 21-FREE, meaning they are free from 21 toxic ingredients normally found in nail polishes. Now you can enjoy beautiful colored nails while respecting animals, the environment, and yourself!

Butter London Patent Shine 10X Vegan Nail Lacquer

Infused with skin-loving nail care ingredients, butter LONDON’s Patent Shine 10X’s good-for-you nail formula is proven to promote brighter, stronger, healthier-looking nails. The unique dense, curved brush applicator hugs nails for flawless, full-colour coverage that coats nails brilliantly. The durable ergonomic cap helps steady the hand, making it easier to get an artfully posh manicure.

BWC Beauty Without Cruelty Kind Colorful Nails

A two-coat efficacy nail color system made with 85% bio-sourced ingredients and without harsh chemicals. Long lasting and glossy, 100% vegan. Easy and even color distribution.

CANDY x PAINTS

CANDY x PAINTS is a certified vegan, non-toxic, and cruelty-free nail care beauty brand centered around Wellness, Community, and Cultural Nostalgia… Evoking emotions and memories while Expressing Yourself Through Color through the lens of an Atlanta Native!

Ciate Plant Pots

Get the perfect at-home manicure with Ciate’s natural nail polish, Plant Pot Collection. The rich colour payoff and gel-like formula give you long-lasting results and Ciaté’s exclusive Nail Care Complex provides nourishment to your nails.

Cirque Colors Non-Toxic Nail Polish

Cirque Colors believes in doing more of what brings you joy by making safe, non-toxic nail polish in unique colors and formulations that inspire you to feel, create, and experience. It takes a lot of effort to live your best life. And Cirque Colors is here to tell you that it’s okay to hit pause, recharge and focus on something fun.

Côte 10-Free Nail Polish

Côte’s 10-free polishes and treatments mean you can still have all the long-lasting, chip-resistant polish finishes without worrying about harsh chemicals or toxins. Chic, wearable nail products can be healthy and safe!

Dazzle Dry Nail Lacquer System

Dazzle Dry’s revolutionary lacquer system dries worry-free in 5 minutes, lasts 7+ days, is environmentally sound, and promotes healthy nails. It provides the fastest-drying, longest-lasting, natural nail treatment you’ve ever experienced.

Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish

Deborah Lippmann’s nail polish is a healthy alternative to gel polish. No lamps or special tools are needed. Gel Lab Pro Color is an award-winning, treatment-enriched nail polish that delivers the gloss and cushion of a gel manicure without nail damage. This dual-patented nail polish formula delivers health, wear and shine with 10 exclusive ingredients to ensure optimum well-being and benefits for the nails.

Deco Miami Vegan Nail Polish

Deco Miami is a 100% cruelty-free brand; all its products are vegan-friendly. Deco Miami offers its nail polish formula in two sizes. A regular-size bottle and a smaller bottle option for those who can never finish a big nail polish bottle, where the small size is much more practical.

Dimension Nails Vegan Nail Polish

Dimension Nails’ selection of vegan & cruelty-free lacquers is 10+ Free, so you can be sure that they are gentle on your nails and free of animal-derived ingredients. Each lacquer is easy to apply and long-lasting, ensuring you can enjoy your look for days. Whether you’re looking for a subtle accent or a bold statement, our lacquers will surely give you the perfect finish while being kind to the animals!

ella+mila 17-Free Vegan Nail Polish

ella+mila, a clean beauty brand that offers 17-Free nail polish. ella+mila believes that beauty and health go hand in hand and are committed to creating high-quality nail polishes that are safe for you and the environment. ella+mila polishes are made without 17 harmful chemicals, including formaldehyde, toluene, and phthalates, commonly found in traditional nail polishes.

essence gel nail colour

There’s no compromise with the gel nail color nail polishes: they are easy to apply thanks to the patented, broad “double-touch” brush and dry extremely quickly in just 40 seconds. The long-lasting gel finish and the wide range of colors leave nothing to be desired. The gel nail color nail polishes are also climate-neutral thanks to CO2 compensation.

Fairypants Vegan Nail Varnish

If you’re a fan of indie vegan nail polish then Fairypants is for you – discover shades your mates don’t even know exist. Veganize your entire nail care routine – start with their awesome nail polish remover, lay down a good base then a couple of coats of this fab nail polish should see you right. It’s super long lasting, but top with with one of their top coats, and you’ll have perfect talons for days.

Gitti Plant-Based Vegan Nail Colour

Gitti’s favourite for the highest performance demands is up to 82% plant-based, vegan, eco-friendly and produced fairly in the EU. All gitti nail colours are 19-free. This means, gitti eliminates 19 questionable ingredients found in some conventional nail polishes and replace them with better alternatives.

Habit Vegan Nail Polish

Habit nail polish is the only polish packaged with recycled plastic components, biodegradable bamboo overcaps to keep plastic use to a minimum, and FSC-certified paperboard boxes. This toxin-free strengthening formula is specially crafted with Myrrh extract to improve the strength and health of your nails.

heroine.nyc Vegan Nail Polish

All of heroine nyc’s 9-free, cruelty-free, and vegan nail polish dry quickly and is a great everyday companion. Its broad brush makes application easy and prevents you from getting nail polish on your cuticles—even when using your non-dominant hand.  

Honeybee Gardens’ WaterColors Nail Enamel

Odorless water-based nail color that is better for you and the planet. Enjoy a beautiful manicure without worrying about absorbing harmful chemicals or damaging your natural nails. Honeybee Gardens’ unique water-based polish is free from strong chemicals and odors; no more nasty fumes! Non-Toxic, kid safe & pregnancy safe! Plus, WaterColors are Mama Earth Approved. The formula degrades cleanly leaving no toxins or contaminants behind.

IDUN Minerals Nail Polish

Discover vibrant dazzling colours with IDUN Minerals Nail Polish. A long-wear, high-shine vegan formula enriched with vitamins and sweet almond oil that moisturize, prevent cracking and protect the nails in an even lacquered result. Long-lasting, ultra-shiny and extra-caring.

ILNP Nail Polish

All ILNP nail polishes are cruelty-free, 7-Free, non-toxic, and totally safe to use! They DO NOT contain Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, Ethyl Tosylamide, or Xylene.

Kester Black 83% Plant-Source Nail Polish

Elevate your manicures with Kester Black’s cruelty-free, salon-quality formula made from ingredients like organic marshmallow root extract, sugar cane, and cassava.

L.A. Colors Let’s Get Wild Gel Polish

Get bold, get bright, and GET WILD with the L.A. COLORS Let’s Get Wild Gel Extreme Shine Nail Polish Collection! Celebrate the endless beauty of color and admire the energy encased in every bottle eager to adorn your nails in eye-catching, long-wearing hues. Long-wearing, chip-resistant and cruelty-free! Paraben-free and vegan.

Londontown Lakur

Luxurious nail polishes that deliver gel-like wear and shine with effortless application. Formulated to provide nails with the perfect balance of strength and moisturization, lakurs are a breakthrough combination of high-impact color and their proprietary kur® care—the result of a mindful approach that fuses the best of clean ingredients and effective, professional-level technology.

Lottie London Plant-Based Gel Effect Polish

Meet Lottie London’s newest nail launch. Formulated with up to 80% natural ingredients + powered by sugarcane, their plant-based gel effect polishes are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Available in the cutest colours, there’s a polish to mix + match your every mood.

Manucurist Green Natural Nail Polish

Manucurist’s Green polish replaces petrochemicals with plant-based ingredients. Kind to your nails and good for the planet! Green, non-toxic, vegan, AND cruelty-free nail polish, formulated in France using up to 84% bio-sourced ingredients like potato, corn, yuca and cotton; nothing is too good for your nails!

Nails.INC Nail Polish

Nail Polish in a range of colours and finishes including pastel, nude, gel, glitter, glossy, vegan nail polishes and more. Find the perfect nail polish gift set, or, treat yourself – you deserve it!

Nailtopia Plant-Based Bio-Sourced Nail Lacquer

Nailtopia nail lacquer is Bio-Sourced, Superfood infused, ALL FREE and NON-TOXIC which means it doesn’t have any bad chemicals or harsh ingredients that can hurt your nails. Packed with clinically tested nail strengthening superfoods, vitamins and minerals. A proprietary complex of real fruits and vegetables deliver calcium, Vitamin B5, Biotin, Vitamin A and naturally derived plant proteins for superior flexibility, rigidity and strength to problem nails.

Olive Ave Polish Vegan Nail Polish

Olive Ave Polish is polish you’ll feel proud to wear on your nails. Vegan, cruelty-free, 10-free, made in USA. Each bottle holds 14ml of polish and includes a soft-touch cap, mixing ball, and a fan brush. 

OZN Vegan Nail Polish

OZN stands for vegan plant-based nail polish with intensive coverage and a huge selection of colors. 90% of the ingredients OZN uses are derived from sustainably sourced organic raw materials such as wood, potatoes, beetroot, spelt, sugar cane, cassava or corn. For perfect care, they’ve have added vitamin A, C, E and Pro B5. All OZN products are 100% vegan.

Pacific Plant Magic Polish

Believe in magic! Pacifica’s new nail collection, Plant Magic Polish, is an innovative, 16-free, bio-sourced ingredient formula that is designed to be long-lasting with rich, vibrant colors. Pacifica was able to replace up to 80% of the formula with ingredients that are bio-sourced, originating from renewable vegetable biomass. Infused with bio-ceramics that are rich in calcium, magnesium and trace elements.

People of Color Nail Polish

It is People of Color’s mission to celebrate and represent people of color through its nail polish collections and the stories that they tell. All People of Color’s nail polish are 10-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Piggy Paint Non-Toxic, Kid-Friendly Nail Polish

Piggy Paint is a non-toxic, virtually odorless nail polish. It’s safe for all ages and a great alternative to solvent-based nail polishes!

POPbeauty Nail Glam

Add an instant POP of glam to nails with this signature high intensity nail polish, presented in 24 must-have POP hues! 8-free formula provides a fast-drying, non-chip barrier and unquestionable staying power, delivering a rainbow array of fearless colour to suit and accessorize your every mood!

Pure Anada Glamour Polish

Pure Anada’s Glamour Polish contains polymers (long chains of repeated molecules) in an acetate-based solvent.  Once the solvent dries, you are left with colorant (FD&C pigments) on your nails.  Glamour polish wears and lasts similar to traditional polish on the marketplace. However, the key difference is that it doesn’t contain several ingredients which are typically added to nail polish in order to achieve a faster dry-time, or a longer wear. 

Revolution Beauty Cruelty-Free Nail Polish

From vibrant neons to pretty pinks and chic colour pops, Revolution Beauty’s nail varnish selection is sure to inject a dose of colour into your collection. Made in UK, these cruelty-free, gluten-free and avocado oil-rich varnishes offer high-colour payoff and a super glossy finish.

Sienna Vegan Nail Polish

Sienna nail polish is proudly ethically made in France, certified vegan & cruelty-free and breathable. From natural ingredients to the organic timber on its bottles; everything Sienna does is made to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

SOPHi Water-Based Nail Polish

Better than 3 Free, better than 5 Free, SOPHi is a natural nail polish that is non-toxic, odorless, and hypoallergenic. This advanced water-based formula provides a safer alternative to chemical-laden solvent-based polish and allows health-conscious adults to have a worry-free manicure with no smelly chemicals.

SpaRitual Nourishing Vegan Nail Color

Our Nourishing Vegan Nail Colors are vegan, cruelty-free and clean. Our colors are formulated without 13 harmful chemicals and are 1-step, no need for base coat or top coat. Choose from 72 core colors in the collection.

Triple O Polish

Triple O Polish’s mission is pretty straightforward but more importantly inclusive, they provide imagery of underrepresented skin tones paired with imagery of colors many women feel like they could never wear. Providing natural everyday imagery, to help their customers explore beauty that is more realistic and relatable. 

Trust Fund Beauty Nail Color

Made with love in the USA! There’s nothing more luxurious than a clear conscience. TFB’s nail lacquers are 21-Free Nontoxic, Leaping Bunny & PETA Certified Cruelty-Free and 100% Vegan with a long lasting formula. Good for you and the planet doesn’t have to mean boring.

Zao Bio-Sourced Nail Polish

These bio-sourced nail polishes have nothing to envy to conventional products. Indeed they dry quickly, have a very good coverage and an excellent hold. Finally, they bring shine and enhances your nails. Inspired by plants, Zao’s formula is composed between 65.5% to 99% ingredients from natural origin (corn, potatoes, manioc and wheat.)

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Looking for a non-toxic or odorless nail polish? Then you might want to give water-based nail polish a try!

Water-based nail polishes claim to be virtually odorless, nonflammable, safe for children, free of harsh and smelly chemicals, and comes in a wide range of colors and finishes.

I managed to find 7 cruelty-free, water-based vegan nail polish brands. These brands do not test on animals, anywhere in the world and none of their polishes contain any animal-derived ingredients.

As application and dry-time may vary between nail polish brands, I highly recommend carefully reading through each brand’s instructions for preparation, application, and removal of their water-based nail colors. So that you know what to expect since water-based nail polishes are quite different from conventional nail polish.

2021 Update! I’ve included information about the mica sourcing from each brand listed below.

gitti Water-Based Vegan Nail Color

Based in Germany, gitti has a collection of water-based, vegan, and odorless nail colors. The unique formula is 55% water-based, easy to apply, dries quickly, and has no strong odor. Currently, they have 12 beautiful and very wearable, water-based nail colors to choose from. (Just be sure you’re getting one that says “water-based” as gitti also sells regular nail polish)

Additionally, gitti is the very first nail polish company that I came across that doesn’t use mica in their nail polish formulas!

Where to buy? gitticonsciousbeauty.de

Honeybee Gardens Water-Based Nail Enamel

Honeybee Gardens’ unique water-based nail polish is free from strong chemical odors and claims to be vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free. Get their Endure Primer/Sealer which acts like a base and top coat and helps to extend your manicure 2-3 times. And when it’s time to take off your WaterColor Nail Enamel, use their acetone-free Remover Gel.

Choose from 26 of Honeybee Gardens’ nail polish colors ranging from matte, shimmer, or iridescent finish. Honeybee Gardens has also confirmed their mica is ethically sourced, without the use of child or forced labor.

Where to buy? Amazon

Pure Anada’s Princess Polish – Water-based

Pure Anada is a Canadian cosmetic brand with a range of non-toxic, cruelty-free, and vegan nail polishes. Pure Anada also has a collection of water-based nail polish just for kids called Princess Polish. Made from a base of water, rather than harsh, smelly chemicals, this no odor nail polish is a healthy alternative to traditional, solvent-based nail colour. Perfect for tiny fingers and toes.

Choose from 4 of Pure Anada Princess Polish nail colors! If you’re buying them for a gift, Pure Anada has these adorable Princess Packs. Pure Anada has also confirmed their mica is ethically sourced, without the use of child or forced labor.

Where to buy? purecanada.ca

Piggy Paint Water-based Nail Polish

Piggy Paint’s advanced nail polish formula claims to be safe for kids and safe for use during pregnancy. Piggy Paint polishes are vegan, non-toxic, virtually odorless, and free of all harsh and smelly chemicals.

Choose from 35 Piggy Paint nail colors from matte to shimmer, and this especially cool glow-in-the-dark version! *Note: Piggy Paint has been nonresponsive when I asked them if their mica is ethically sourced.

Where to buy? Amazon and Well.ca

SOPHi Water-Based Nail Polish

SOPHi by Piggy Paint is the adult version of Piggy Paint’s nail polishes. With similar claims as Piggy Paint, SOPHi water-based formula dries hard and claims to be non-toxic, virtually odorless, eco-friendly, made in the USA, vegan, and keeps nails healthy – no more yellow or brittle nails.

The difference between Piggy Paint and SOPHi nail polishes is the range of colors. Piggy Paint nail colors seem to be targeted more to kids with bright and playful colors whereas SOPHi nail colors are more neutral and wearable. *Note: Piggy Paint has been nonresponsive when I asked them if their mica is ethically sourced.

Where to buy? Amazon

ColorClub Water Colors

I have a few bottles of ColorClub cruelty-free and vegan nail polishes in my collection but I had no idea ColorClub had a line of water-based nail polish! Water Colors by ColorClub claims to be an 18-free, non-toxic, water-based formula and is available in 9 colors on their website.

*Note: ColorClub has been nonresponsive when I asked them if their mica is ethically sourced.

Acquarella Water-based Nail Polish

Acquarella nail polish claims to be virtually odorless, dries quickly in 5-10 minutes, has excellent shine and wear, without a base or top coat, non-toxic, and non-flammable. They have over 80+ nail colors to choose from and in various finishes including creme, metallic, shimmer, and translucent.

*Note: When I asked if Acquarella’s mica is ethically sourced without the use of child labor, they said they’re in no position to enforce/monitor/scrutinize their supplier conduct.

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On the hunt for an eco-friendly nail polish that is better for people, the planet, and animals?

In this post, I’m sharing 10+ eco-friendly nail polish brands offering cruelty-free, vegan, and sustainable nail lacquers that were consciously and ethically made while reducing their impact on the environment.

All the nail polish brands mentioned in this post are Cruelty-Free, Vegan, 5-Free, and Eco-Friendly in the sense that they were produced responsibly and ethically while respecting people, the planet, and animals.

Eco-Friendly Nail Polish Standards

Here’s how I chose brands to be included in this list of eco-friendly nail polish:

Cruelty-Free – the company must not conduct or commission any animal testing on its ingredients, formulations, or finished products, anywhere in the world. We verify a company’s animal testing policy against our Cruelty-Free Checklist.

Vegan – nail polish formulated without any animal-derived ingredients or by-products. Some common animal products that can be found in nail polish include guanine (fish scales), shellac, and animal-derived keratin.

5-Free – nail polish formulated without Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, and Camphor.

Note: There are nail polish claims of ’10-Free’ and up to ’21-Free’ but upon my research, I found there are no regulations on these free-from claims. And to make it more confusing, brands don’t seem to have the same 10-free-from ingredient list. Also, it’s important to know that there is no such thing as ‘organic’ nail polish or ‘chemical-free’ nail polish.

Eco-Conscious Packaging or Materials – nail polish brands that use eco-friendly packing materials and/or sustainable materials for their nail polish bottles like recycled plastic and glass or compostable lids made with wood or bamboo. I would also recommend supporting nail polish brands that offer a recycling program where you can send in your bottles to be responsibly recycled.

Environmentally-Friendly Production – nail polish brands that are actively and continuously doing more to reduce their impact on the environment whether that’s offsetting their carbon footprint, keeping their production local, using renewable energy in their office or warehouses, or planting a tree for every polish purchased.

Ethically-Sourced Mica – Mica is a shimmery natural mineral commonly used in cosmetics and nail polish. But it’s been reported that mica is traditionally mined using child labor and exploitation. Therefore, I try asking brands whether their mica is ethically-sourced without the use of child labor and have included my findings, if available, in the descriptions.

Eco-Friendly Vegan Nail Polish Brands

Here are my personal recommendations for the best vegan and eco-friendly nail polish brands available on the market today!

Sienna

Based in Australia, Sienna is a B Corp, 100% vegan and cruelty-free nail polish brand. The company has banned micro-plastics and glitter from their production and their head office and warehouse is powered by 100% renewable energy.

Sienna’s eco-friendly nail polish is produced locally in Australia to minimize the company’s carbon footprint. All of their packaging is 100% recyclable. And the sustainable nail polish brand also has an in-house recycling program where customers can return empty nail polish bottles to be recycled.

What I love most about Sienna is their use of local, non-native weed wood timber caps as opposed to conventional plastic caps for their nail polish bottles. And I also love that Sienna is an inclusive gender-neutral brand showcasing diversity in their product swatches, as well as, using male models.

Sienna has confirmed to me in an email response that their mica supplier has child-labor-free certifications and they perform regular audits to ensure compliance.

Price: $28

Kester Black

Another B Corp, Kester Black is based in Australia and their colorful line of cruelty-free, vegan, and carbon-neutral nail polish is a great sustainable and eco-friendly alternative for those who care about people, the planet, and animals.

Kester Black designs with the end-life of their products in mind, striving to be as sustainable as possible in the manufacturing of their products. They also use recyclable packing materials like their shipping boxes made from 100% uncoated recycled stock that’s printed using soy inks.

Kester Black manufactures their nail polish collection in France and confirmed their products are ethically-made without the use of child labor. In addition, Kester Black donates 2% of their revenue to social causes.

Price: $20

Habit

Habit is a black-owned and female-founded vegan cosmetics brand based in the US. All of their 10-free and vegan nail polish are sustainably made in the US. And their luxurious nail polish bottles are sustainably packaged with a removable bamboo cap and all of the plastic components are made with recycled plastic materials. Habit also requires documents from their mica suppliers to ensure the natural mineral was ethically-sourced and without the use of child labor.

Price: $18

OZN

OZN’s eco-friendly nail polish formulas are plant-based and vegan. All of OZN nail care products and their ingredients are made in Germany where they claim 90% of the ingredients they use are derived from sustainably grown, plant-based raw materials such as wood, potato, beet, spelt, sugar cane, cassava or corn.

OZN nail polish bottles are made of 70% recycled glass and the lids are made with compostable material. In addition, OZN parcel shipments are climate-neutral and plastic-free and their office is run on 100% green electricity from renewable sources in Germany.

Price: 15,90 €

Nails.INC

I wouldn’t necessarily consider Nails.INC to be a sustainable cosmetics brand but they’re working on becoming a 100% vegan brand and recently produced a line of vegan and eco-friendly nail polishes. I wanted to include them on this list because their nail polishes are reasonably affordable at $10 each, so they’re a great sustainable alternative to other drugstore or affordable nail polish brands.

Nails.INC’s new nail polish collection called PLANT POWER is formulated with 75% bio-sourced ingredients and claims to be ’21-free’ but it’s not clear what those 21 ‘nasty ingredients’ are exactly. But Nails.INC has confirmed their mica is ethically-sourced without the use of child labor and they perform regular audits on their suppliers.

What makes Nails.INC worthy to be included on this list of vegan and eco-friendly nail polish is their choice to use recyclable and sustainable eco-friendly 100% FSC ash wooden cap for their bottles! I hope that by highlighting Nails.INC’s efforts in producing sustainable alternatives that they’ll release more in the future!

Price: $10

Zao Organic

Zao Organic’s eco-friendly nail polishes are made in France and consciously manufactured with a low carbon footprint in mind. Their elegant nail polish caps are made from controlled harvested bamboo making them a sustainable option than plastic caps.

Zao Organic nail polishes are 10-free and formulated with vegan and bio-based ingredients and instead of petrochemical solvents, they use ‘agro-solvents’ derived from potatoes, manioc, corn, and wheat. In addition, Zao Organic has confirmed all of their ingredients are ethically-obtained without the use of child labor.

Dazzle Dry

Dazzle Dry’s cruelty-free and vegan nail polish were developed by a bio-organic chemist. The nail care line with a conscious is based in the US and they continuously strive to adopt more sustainable and ethical practices. Dazzle Dry currently uses eco-conscious materials like biodegradable packing peanuts.

Also, for every Dazzle Dry purchase made, a tree is planted in partnership with WeForest. When I asked them if their mica is ethically-sourced, they responded stating all of their materials are sourced from the US with documentation.

Price: $18

Base Coat

Base Coat opened as the first non-toxic nail salon in Denver which eventually lead them to create their own line of 10-free, vegan, and eco-friendly nail polish collection with sustainability and ethics in mind.

All Base Coat products are formulated to be as clean as possible by cutting out toxins and using plant-based ingredients whenever they can. They also cut down on unnecessary packaging and use recycled, compostable materials to reduce their impact on the environment.

In addition, Base Coat offers a Polish Swap Program where for every old bottle you bring in to get responsibly disposed of, you’ll receive a discount on a Base Coat polish. Or bring in your Base Coat containers to their salon and receive a discount on a refill.

Price: $20

manucurist

I think it was important for me to include a vegan and eco-friendly gel polish on this list and I’m happy to have finally found a sustainable gel polish brand to recommend!

manucurist’s Green Flash is known as the first clean gel nail polish on the market formulated with no allergenic monomers, CMR or hydroquinone. They’re also cruelty-free, vegan, and 9-free. The green nail polish brand is based and manufactured in France.

If you’re not a fan of gel polish or using a lamp to cure your manicure, manucurist also offers regular nail polish that claims to contain up to 84% natural ingredients!

Price: $19 for gel polish and $14 for regular nail polish

Nail Polish Recycling Programs

In addition to supporting nail polish brands that use sustainable materials for their bottles or lids, I recommend buying from brands that offer a recycling program where you can send old bottles to be responsibly recycled. Here are some brands I suggest checking out:

Tenoverten have their own salon in New York, Austin, and LA. But Tenoverten also offers its own line of 8-free, cruelty-free, and vegan nail polish. What I love most about tenoverten is their recycling program where you can drop off any used bottles of nail polish at their store and they’ll responsibly recycle them for you! Note: I’ve reached out to tenoverten to ask about their ethical sourcing of mica but never heard back.

Elle Polish also offers a recycling program where you can send in 5 empty elle polish bottles to be recycled and in return, you’ll get a special edition polish. All of Elle Polish are Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free, vegan, and 10-free. They have also confirmed that their mica is ethically-sourced without the use of child labor and the miners are paid fairly and treated well.

Côte is another vegan and eco-friendly nail polish brand offering a recycling program where for any used bottle of polish you bring into their LA shop, you’ll receive 10% off your next côte polish purchase. All of côte nail polishes are vegan, 10-free, and they have confirmed their mica suppliers are required to obtain a government-issued statement guaranteeing that no children were used in the production.

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It’s no secret that I love doing my nails with my weekly #VeganManiMonday posts but in an effort to go zero waste and live more sustainably, I’m trying to find ways on how I can reduce waste without giving up my nail polish addiction.

In this post, I’m sharing some zero waste and sustainable nail products that are better for the environment, including a list of non-toxic & vegan nail polishes I recommend, as well as, nail polish removers and reusable nail polish remover pads.

Zero Waste Manicure

The very first thing to going zero waste is to simply use up what you currently have! And when it’s time to dispose of used or old polish, we need to be mindful of what happens to them after their life cycle.

So before we get into the list of eco-friendly nail products, let’s first begin by answering.. is nail polish recyclable?

Are Nail Polish Bottles Recyclable?

Unfortunately, most curbside recycling programs don’t accept nail polish bottles because they’re considered hazardous waste and can’t be recycled.

For example, in Vancouver, Canada, my local curbside recycling does not accept nail polish bottles and instruct they belong in the trash bin.

(If you know of any creative ways to reuse or upcycle old nail polish or their bottles, please let me know!)

Although you may be able to find a recycling facility in your area that accepts empty glass nail polish bottles but note that most nail polish lids and brushes aren’t recyclable.

With that being said, it’s best to look for non-toxic and sustainable nail polish bottles made with recyclable lids, or purchase from brands that have a recycling program.

Eco-Friendly, Vegan Nail Polish

Unfortunately, there isn’t a zero-waste nail polish on the market as nail lacquer is essential a polymer aka plastic. So, if you want a truly zero-waste manicure, you may have to skip applying nail polish altogether.

I personally love doing my nails and it’s not something I’m willing to give up yet. And from my research, there are some ways we can shop more consciously to minimize our environmental impact.

Buying nail polish that is non-toxic, vegan, and 10-free is one of the best ways to protect the planet, animals, and our health.

10-free nail polish means they are free from 10 harmful ingredients including formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, camphor, formaldehyde resin, xylene, parabens, fragrances, phthalates, or ingredients derived from animals.

You’ll also want to avoid glitter nail polish, even if they claim to be 10-free and vegan. Glitter in nail polish are essentially micro-plastics that don’t break down and end up in our oceans.

So, ditch the chemical and glitter nail polish and choose these non-toxic, vegan, and sustainable nail polish brands instead:

Wooden Cap Vegan Nail Polish Bottles

As mentioned earlier, nail polish bottle caps are not recyclable. Some cruelty-free & vegan nail polish brands have swapped out non-recyclable plastic lids with wooden caps that can be taken off and recycled.

Habit Cosmetics, Zao Organics and Nails Inc. offer non-toxic and vegan nail polish with wooden, recyclable bottle caps.

But Sienna is my overall favourite vegan & sustainable nail polish brand, reason’s why I love Sienna:

Sienna is a Certified B Corporation making vegan & sustainable nail polish. Their nail polish caps are made from a local, non-native weed wood. Sienna nail polish formula are non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free and they refuse to use micro-plastic and glitter in their production.

Their head office and warehouse uses 100% renewable energy and everything they produce is within Australia to keep their carbon footprint low.

Sienna’s packaging is 100% recyclable, printed on 100% local recycled stock, and they also offer an in-house recycling program where customers can return their empty bottles.

Vegan Nail Polish Brands with Recycling Programs

In addition to Sienna offering a recycling program for their customers, I found some more cruelty-free & vegan nail polish brands that also offer their own recycling programs.

tenoverten is a female-owned, non-toxic nail salon with locations in New York, Los Angeles, and Austin. tenoverten also offers a range of 8-free, cruelty-free, and vegan nail polish.

In addition, tenoverten has partnered with Chemwise to recycle old nail polish bottles including plastic caps and brushes. Bring any old polish bottles from any brand to their salon and they’ll recycle them for you.

Based in LA, Côte also offers its customers 10% off their next purchase when they bring in their used and old polish to be recycled.

During Earth Month, Zoya lets customers ship any brand’s nail polish bottles to them and exchange it for a new Zoya nail polish with a $5 credit for every bottle exchanged.

Eco-Friendly Vegan Nail Polish Brands

If you’re unable to find vegan & non-toxic nail polish with wooden or recyclable bottle caps or ones that offer a recycling program, then look for brands that are consciously doing business sustainably. Read the About section of their website and buy from brands that have a social and environmental policy like Kester Black.

Kester Black is also a B Corp certified, sustainable, and vegan nail polish brand. The company and all of their products are 100% certified carbon neutral, cruelty-free, and vegan.

Their water-permeable and breathable nail polish are 10-free and do not contain formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, camphor, formaldehyde resin, xylene, parabens, fragrances, phthalates and animal derived or tested ingredients.

Kester Black designs with the end-life of their products in mind and uses as much recyclable packaging as possible, all of their shipping boxes are made of 100% uncoated recycled stock and printed with soy inks, and their shipping bags are made from recycled limestone.

In addition, Kester Black also donates 2% of all revenue to social causes.

Dazzle Dry is also another brand I recommend, developed by a bio-organic chemist, their non-toxic and vegan nail care system is formulated without nitrocellulose meaning they will never expire so that you can use up the bottle till the very end thereby reducing unnecessary waste.

In addition, Dazzle Dry uses eco-conscious packing materials like biodegradable packing peanuts and their manufacturing facilities have rigorous recycling methods in place to reduce landfill trash. They’re also phasing out single-use plastics and have partnered with WeForest Project where they plant a tree for every purchase made.

Mineral Fusion’s CarbonFree nail polish is another great eco-friendly option that I would recommend, especially because they’re affordable and accessible where you can find their products at the drugstore. Mineral Fusion has partnered with CarbonFund.org to neutralize their impact on the planet.

By calculating the carbon emissions created when producing their nail polish, Mineral Fusion then contributes funding to energy efficiency, forestry, and renewable energy projects to offset their emissions.

Zero Waste Nail File – Glass File

My mom gifted me a glass nail file 8 years ago and I’ve been using it ever since. It’s still holding up wonderfully and I haven’t had to use or repurchase anymore nail filers since.

Glass files, also known as crystal files, are chemically-treated, tempered pieces of glass that gently buffs your nails down and seals the keratin layers at the edge of the nail, preventing breakage and chipping.

And unlike super-gritty nail files that can be too rough and end up tearing the edge of your nails, glass files are more gentle with its smooth but sturdy surface.

They’re also super easy to clean with just soap and water so you can easily reuse your glass file over and over again.

Where to buy a crystal file? Amazon sells a bunch of glass files but note some come in excessive and/or plastic packaging.

If you’re shopping on Amazon, try and find one with minimal packaging. Although it is glass, it’s very sturdy and won’t break so you don’t need a plastic case.

I keep my glass file in a velvet-like pouch that it came with, similar to this one on Amazon.

Sienna Byron Bay also offers a zero-waste glass nail file.

Zero Waste Nail Polish Remover

I’ve switched over from acetone nail polish remover to soy and water-based nail polish remover and my nails are much happier for it.

Although water-based, natural nail polish remover does take more time and patience compared to chemical and acetone nail polish removers, but they’re way more gentle on my nails, doesn’t dry them out, and they don’t have that strong chemical smell too.

Look for soy and zero-waste nail polish removers packaged in glass bottles that can be reused or recycled, I recommend 786 Cosmetics, Karma Naturals, Sienna, and Priti NYC.

Zero Waste Nail Polish Remover Pads

Swap cotton pads and balls with reusable nail polish remover pads like the Bamboo Rayon Felt ones I recently got from Etsy.

I’ve reused these zero-waste nail polish remover pads countless times and they’re well worth it in my opinion as they’ve saved many single-use cotton pads from sitting in the landfill.

Use the reusable nail polish remover pads the same way as you would with regular cotton pads and then once you’re done, rinse them under water without soap and let them air dry.

I’ve reused mine for well over a month now and although they may not look the nicest after several uses, they’re still holding up perfectly fine and no one is going to see them but me.

Vegan Tip: Some reusable nail polish remover pads are made with wool felt, so be sure to look for ones made with other materials like bamboo rayon for an animal-free alternative.

So there you have it! Some of my zero waste tips and sustainable nail products that I would recommend to living your BEST ethical life!

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I remember when I first created ethical elephant’s List of Cruelty-Free and Vegan Nail Polish Brands three years ago, it was sort of easy to find 40+ nail polish brands that weren’t tested on animals and had plenty of vegan nail polish options.

It’s so great to see so many fab options but let’s be real, it’s a little overwhelming to see 50+ options. So I thought I would list out my top 5 favorite cruelty-free and vegan nail polish brands.

Best Vegan Nail Polish Brands

These brands don’t test on animals and none of their nail polishes contain any animal ingredients like fish scales (for shimmer) or shellac (obtained from lac bugs).

I’ve personally tried and tested each of these brands, some were gifted in PR for me to try and some I have purchased myself. Even if it was gifted to me, I have used them over and over again and personally recommend them to my close families and friends, including you!

ZOYA Vegan Nail Polish

You’ve probably heard of ZOYA nail polish before, they’re one of the most popular cruelty-free and vegan nail polish brands and for good reasons, because ZOYA polishes are high-quality and they’re available where most nail polish are sold. The color in the photo is called Blu and is hands down one of my favorites!

All of ZOYA nail polish are vegan and 10-free.

NCLA Vegan Nail Polish

If you’ve been following me for awhile then it’s no surprise that NCLA is in my top 5. I purchased my first nail polish by NCLA on NailPolishCanada.com and was instantly hooked. Beautiful color pay-off, stunning color range, and I can’t go without their Gelous? Top Coat!! They also have some nail wraps which are super fun to apply!

All of NCLA nail polish are vegan and 7-free.

VEQUE Vegan Nail Polish

I recently got to try VEQUE nail polish and with one brush stroke, I knew I found a favorite!

VEQUE nail polish are full-coverage and very opaque, they’re applicator brush is also bigger so you literally can get away with just one easy coat. I especially love applying VEQUE when I’m in a rush, I can finish my manicure in minutes while achieving a high-shine finish and professional-looking nails!

All VEQUE nail polish are vegan and 9-free.

Color Club Vegan Nail Polish

Color Club seems to be popping out a new color everyday! They have an endless selection of nail polishes and they’re all super affordable, which is why they made my top 5 list! I’ve tried a handful of Color Club’s nail polish and they’re a hit or miss.. some are opaque and others are streaky but for the price and color range, I definitely think they’re worth it!

All Color Club nail polish are vegan.

Live Love Polish Nail Polish

This is the newest nail polish brand I’ve tried and Live Love Polish has the BEST selection for shimmer, glitter, and holographic nail polish! I’ve tried a bunch of their glitter and holographic nail polish and the color pay-off is unlike anything I’ve ever tried before. I have not been disappointed with any of their polishes so far!

All of Live Love Polish nail polish are vegan.

Let me know what are some of your favourite cruelty-free and vegan nail polish brands are in the comments below!

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Autumn has officially arrived! Bring on the pumpkin spice everything and sweater weather but best of all, the latest Autumn nail polish collections are out!

This season, we’re seeing lots of mossy greens, cool toned berries, and chrome is in!

I’ve rounded up 16 Autumn nail polish colors that I’m currently OBSESSED with this season and of course, all nail polish brands featured are 100% cruelty-free and all the nail polish products are vegan! No animals harmed this season (or ever!) in order for our fingertips to stay on trend!

If you want to check out more vegan nail polish brands, check out my list here and for vegan nail polish remover here.

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McKenna by Zoya – warm soft almond color

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Stardust by LVX – shimmer silvery glitter

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Dirty Martini by ncLA – bold olive cream

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Blindfold Me by ella + mila – beautiful deep blue

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Bon Voyage by ella + mila – a unique mossy green

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Monroe by piCture pOlish – maroon scattered holographic

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Courage by Sienna Byron Bay – Warm terracotta creme

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Days of Wine and Roses by SpaRitual – a dark purple shimmer

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We’re Off to Never Never Land by ncLA – muted heather purple cream

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Halo graphic by Color Club – rose gold holographic

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Miss Independent by Deborah Lippmann – berry wine creme

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Midnight Mulberry by Color Club – smokey purple creme

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Earl Grey by SpaRitual – Deep green/grey color

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Foxy by piCture pOlish – Red/brown scatter holographic

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French Rosé by LVX – Coppery Rose Gold

What are your favorite colors to wear this season?

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After I created my list of over 40+ cruelty-free and vegan nail polish brands, many of you have been asking about nail polish remover.

When it comes to nail polish remover, you’ll want to look out for added moisturizing ingredients like animal-based glycerin or Vitamin E from animal sources. These ingredients are usually not labeled whether they are plant or animal-derived so it’s best to ask the company to be sure. Also, a heads up that some nail polish remover may also contain gelatin.

Related: What’s the difference between cruelty-free vs. vegan cosmetics?

Thankfully there are plenty of cruelty-free nail polish brands that offer vegan nail polish remover solutions, including acetone-free options and remover pads!

Vegan Nail Polish Remover

Zoya Remove Plus Nail Polish

This is my all-time favorite vegan nail polish remover. I especially love the spill-proof pump, Zoya’s nail polish remover has always been able to do the job of painlessly removing all my polish without leaving any residue behind. Unlike other removers, this one doesn’t have a strong chemical smell to it.

Ella + Mila Soy Nail Polish Remover

Ella + Mila’s soy-based nail polish remover is “designed to effectively remove all natural nail polishes. Ingredients include Vitamins A, C & E, as well as Lavender Essential Oil, all of which promote healthy and moisturized nails. This product does not contain acetone or harsh acetates, which will dry out your skin and damage the nail and cuticles.”

Sienna Byron Bay Vegan Nail Polish Remover

Sienna Byron Bay’s nail polish remover is a water-based, soy, vegan nail polish remover formula unlike anything I’ve ever used before! This is an amazing all-natural nail polish remover made from a Soy Ester blend and Vitamin E Acetate. “No bad smell and no nasties, leaving your nails hydrated and healthy while also removing polish.”

Lauren B. Beauty Liquid Nail Polish Remover

This acetone-free and vegan liquid nail polish remover from Lauren B. Beauty only contains 2 ingredients (Methyl Acetate and Isopropyl Myristate) plus naturally-derived Geranium Oil and Petitgrain Oil to help moisturize and invigorate your nails and cuticles naturally.

Mineral Fusion Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover

Mineral Fusion’s acetone-free nail polish remover is a brand you can find at Whole Foods and even at some drugstores (If you’re in Canada, London Drugs has them!). This is a great vegan nail polish remover you can pick up at the store and their acetone-free formula is gentle yet effective at removing even the most stubborn colors.

Gabriel Liquid Nail Polish Remover

Gabriel’s liquid nail polish remover is a gentle nail polish remover formulated to remove polish, condition and prep leaving nails ready for base coat.

Piggy Paint’s Nail Polish remover

Piggy Paint’s nail polish remover claims to be a low order, hypoallergenic nail polish remover. This acetone-free remover is also biodegradable and contains aloe vera and vitamin E to help keep your nails healthy and strong.

Priti NYC Soy Nail Polish Remover

Priti NYC’s vegan nail polish remover is “totally natural and uses a carefully blended mix of natural ingredients that are kind on your nails and skin. It is perfect for you, your family and the planet.”

Vegan Nail Polish Remover Pads

When I’m traveling or life gets busy, I always like to bring with me some nail polish remover pads so that I can quickly clean and remove my nail polish while I’m on the go!

Nail polish remover pads come pre-packaged and pre-moistened, so all you gotta worry about is what color to paint your nails next!

Some cruelty-free and vegan nail polish remover pads include:

LVX – The innovative formula has a unique blend of ingredients that nourishes and strengthens nails and cuticles all while removing nail lacquer. This revolutionary remover contains essential Vitamins A, C, & E and pure jojoba oil.

Lauren B. Beauty – set of 15 non-acetone pads are infused with aloe to leave skin silky and moisturized.

ncLA Take it Off – Its soy-based formula strengthens your nails as it strips the color.

AILA 3-in-1 – with Pure Argan Oil offer a healthy alternative to acetone and acetate removers.

Our favourite vegan nail polish remover wipes is by Sienna Byron Bay. Read our review of this amazing water-based soy nail polish remover wipes.

Have you given any of these cruelty-free and vegan nail polish removers a try?

Leave a comment below sharing which brand you prefer!

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It’s not even December yet and some of us have already been hit with a snow storm! Inspired by the dream of waking up to a White Christmas, I’ve scoured the web to find some of the most beautiful snowflake inspired looks!

I also want to mention that although some of us dream and wish for a White Christmas, polar bears, and among other animals and sea creatures that depend on the ice habitat, are in danger due to warmer climates and shrinking ice levels. Please take the time to learn more from WWF.

Let It Snow!

Purity by Zoya – according to Zoya’s website, this color can be best described as a bright, stark, perfectly clean pure white with a glossy creme finish.

Superstar by Furless – this icy cool color is such an elegant shade and adds a little touch of holiday sparkle to a traditional white creme nail polish

Chillin’ With My Snow-Mies by China Glaze – if you’re looking for a snowflake pattern, this combo from China Glaze of white hex glitters + clear base is your solution. I love how there’s a mixture of different glitter sizes!

Snow Globe by Ciaté – holographic or a ‘shattered glass’ effect is the hottest nail trend right now and I love this mix of beautifully delicate sprinkles of holographic flakes from Ciatè! Wear ontop of a lighter color for that winter white look or contrast with something darker and it’ll also create a stunning effect!

Something New by Color Club – I was looking for a color that reminded me of Frosty the Snowman and this unique blend of white and blue glitter from Color Club perfectly fits the bill!

 Which of these colors or effects would you rock for a Let It Snow theme?

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Since it’s only the middle of November.. I wanted to create a collection that would get us all in the Holiday spirit. I call this collection, ‘Tis the Season to be Cruelty-Free! and reminding you all that we can inspire others to go cruelty-free just by leading by example or gifting some awesome cruelty-free products that I’m sure they’ll love and appreciate over their non-cruelty-free brands!

’tis the season to be cruelty-free! 

nori by Zoya – this sapphire blue PixieDust is the perfect holiday show stopper color.

peppermint to be by China Glaze – spicing up the traditional deep red nail color, I wanted something with more pizzazz and the shimmer in this color is guaranteed to make any holiday sparkle!

lait by LVX – choosing a pure white was too easy for a Winter White color so to keep things interesting, I went with an off-white, cream nail color! This is a beautiful shade for a neutral look and you know I’m all about the neutrals all year around.

man by man by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics – I never realized how difficult it was to find a sparkly green nail polish color until now. But the moment I laid eyes on this one from OCC, I knew it was the one. It is the perfect balance of that deep green Christmas tree hue decorated with a sprinkle of shimmer.

gilded by ella + mila – not one to really like metallic nail polish but this gold metallic color by ella + mila is undeniably perfect to set the mood for the holidays!

Let me know in the comments below what color (or cruelty-free nail polish brand!) you’re wearing to kickoff the holiday season cause ’tis the season to be cruelty-free!

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