Is Gelish PFAS-free?
Across 9 graded products, Gelish averages F (53/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 2 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Gelish C or better, safest first
Gelish
Keep It Juicy Collection
gel polish (acrylates, oligomers, pigments)
Lower concern; nail polish is not a typical PFAS-use category, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Gelish
Complete Starter Kit
gel polish, base coat, top coat, brush applicators
Lower concern for typical gel polish chemistry, but PFAS disclosure absent, ask Gelish directly for ingredient transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Gelish
Gelish Gel
gel polish (resin/polymer blend)
Skip until transparency improves; no PFAS disclosure standard for gel polish category.
⚠Risky category by default
Gelish
Cream Gel
gel-based cosmetic (proprietary resin blend)
Skip until ingredient transparency improves; cosmetic gel formulas are opaque on PFAS content.
⚠Risky category by default
Gelish
Glamour Queen Soak-Off Gel Polish
proprietary gel polish formulation
Skip until brand discloses or testing confirms safety, cosmetic gels often contain fluorinated compounds.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Gelish
Gel Polish
gel polymer resin (acrylate-based coating)
Insufficient public disclosure; gel polish chemistry opaque to consumer, skip if PFAS avoidance is a priority.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Gelish
Mini Soak-Off Gel Nail Polish Complete Starter Kit
gel nail polish (acrylate resins, pigments, solvents)
Skip until Gelish discloses ingredient sourcing or pursues PFAS testing.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Gelish
Mini Soak-Off Gel Nail Polish
Proprietary gel-resin polymer blend (soak-off UV/LED cured)
Skip until brand discloses, gel polishes use opaque formulations with undisclosed performance additives.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Gelish
Mini Soak-Off Gel Nail Polish Red Roses
gel polish resin blend (proprietary)
Skip until transparency improves, gel polishes are a blind spot for PFAS disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
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