D

Is Gelato PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Gelato 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 Gelato C or better, safest first

IBD Just Gel Head-to-Toe Gelato

Gelato

IBD Just Gel Head-to-Toe Gelato

gel polish, typical acrylates/oligomers

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Lower PFAS concern than coated/waterproofed products, but no public transparency from IBD on formulation.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

OPI GelColor Gel

Gelato

OPI GelColor Gel

gel polish (proprietary resin blend)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses or tests; gel polish formulas often contain fluorochemical resins.

Risky category by default

Gel Polish, Gelato

Gelato

Gel Polish, Gelato

gel polymer base (acrylic or urethane blend)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; gel polish formulations often contain fluorinated compounds.

Risky category by default

Bluesky Gel Nail Polish

Gelato

Bluesky Gel Nail Polish

gel nail polish (resin base, photoinitiators, pigments)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status or seeks third-party verification.

Risky category by default

Olive & June Quick Dry Nail Polish Gelato

Gelato

Olive & June Quick Dry Nail Polish Gelato

Organic gel nail polish formulation

D
D · Elevated

Limited public data; standard gel polish carries low-to-moderate PFAS risk, verify with brand if concerned.

Risky category by default

Opi GelColor Soak-Off Gel Mini

Gelato

Opi GelColor Soak-Off Gel Mini

gel polish formulation (oligomers/resins, typically acrylates)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, gel polish formulations are opaque and rarely tested.

Risky category by default

Gelato Sculpting Gel • Perfectly Imperfect

Gelato

Sculpting Gel • Perfectly Imperfect

polymer gel base (unspecified)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until ingredients and processing disclosed, cosmetic gels often contain fluorinated polymers; brand silence is a red flag.

Risky category by default

Yogurt Nail Gelato Syrup Gel 8ml 9 Colors Gel Nail Polish K-beauty

Gelato

Yogurt Nail Gelato Syrup Gel 8ml 9 Colors Gel Nail Polish K-beauty

gel nail polish (polymer resin base, solvent, colorants)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient transparency; no public PFAS disclosure or third-party testing available for this product.

Risky category by default

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