Is Julep PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Julep averages D (69/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Julep C or better, safest first
Julep
Nail Color - Reece (pack Of 1) - Please See Pictures
Nail polish (organic solvent base, pigments, resins)
Lower concern for typical nail polish, no PFAS use known in this category, but Julep provides no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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#83 Vintage Julep - Nail Stamping Color (5 Free Formula)
nitrocellulose, pigments, resins (standard nail lacquer)
Lower PFAS concern for a standard nail polish; no red flags identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Julep
Nail Polish Gem Collection 2014 Complete Set Of 12 Full Size
nail lacquer (pigments, resins, solvents)
Lower PFAS concern for typical nail polish; no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Julep
Nail Polish - Choose Your Color
Nail polish (typical: nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, solvents)
Insufficient transparency; standard nail polish formulations rarely disclose PFAS use but present unknown risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Julep
Nail Color Polish
nail polish lacquer (film-forming resin blend)
Insufficient transparency; nail polish is rarely a PFAS risk category, but Julep makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Julep
Mint Julep Gel Polish #039
gel polish (acrylate resin base, pigments, solvents)
Skip until brand discloses or third-party tests; gel polish is an opaque category with undisclosed chemical formulae.
⚠Risky category by default
Julep
Zodiac Collection Nail Polish
nail polish (formulation not disclosed)
Skip until Julep discloses PFAS status or reformulates.
⚠Risky category by default
Julep
Color Treat Birthstone Collection Nail Polish
nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers (standard nail lacquer)
Lower-risk cosmetic, but Julep makes no PFAS disclosure, gap in transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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