Is Essie PFAS-free?
Across 11 graded products, Essie averages D (66/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Essie C or better, safest first
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Gel Throw In The Towel
nail gel polish (polymer resin blend)
Lower PFAS concern for nail polish; no known PFAS use in gel formulations, but Essie does not publicly disclose ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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NAIL POLISH
nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, film-formers
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; nail polish formulations are opaque.
⚠Risky category by default
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Nail Art Studio Special Effects Polish
nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer)
Nail polish formulations are rarely PFAS-heavy, but Essie makes no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Nail Polish Plug In #1846
lacquer/nitrocellulose polish film
Skip until Essie clarifies PFAS absence in formula, nail polish is a known PFAS use category.
⚠Risky category by default
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Gel Go Overboard Nail Polish
gel nail polish with film-forming resins
Caution: gel polishes lack transparency on PFAS; skip if avoiding potential fluorinated polymers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Gel In My Boyfriend Jeans
gel nail polish (proprietary resin blend)
Skip until brand discloses or commits to third-party testing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Gel Yes I Canyon Nail Polish
gel nail polish (proprietary resin/oligomer blend)
Skip until Essie discloses PFAS status or pursues third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
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Soak Off Uv Led Gel Nail Polish Choose Your Color 12.5ml/0.42oz
Gel polish base resins, film formers, solvents (proprietary blend)
Skip until Essie discloses PFAS status or pursues third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
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Essie Gel
gel polish (resin-based polymer blend)
Skip until Essie discloses PFAS status; gel polish chemistry is opaque.
⚠Risky category by default
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Gel First Timer
gel polish (acrylates, oligomers, pigments, resins)
Skip unless Essie discloses formula, gel polishes are a known PFAS concern category with no public safety data here.
⚠Risky category by default
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Soak Off Uv Led Gel Color Nail Polish 12.5ml/0.42oz Pick Your
gel polymer resin (acrylate-based, UV-cured)
Insufficient public data on PFAS in Essie gel polish; cosmetic gels rarely disclosed; skip if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Risky category by default
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