D

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

Julep

Nail Color - Reece (pack Of 1) - Please See Pictures

Nail polish (organic solvent base, pigments, resins)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for typical nail polish, no PFAS use known in this category, but Julep provides no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

#83 Vintage Julep - Nail Stamping Color (5 Free Formula)

Julep

#83 Vintage Julep - Nail Stamping Color (5 Free Formula)

nitrocellulose, pigments, resins (standard nail lacquer)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

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

Julep

Nail Polish Gem Collection 2014 Complete Set Of 12 Full Size

nail lacquer (pigments, resins, solvents)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

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

Julep

Nail Polish - Choose Your Color

Nail polish (typical: nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient transparency; standard nail polish formulations rarely disclose PFAS use but present unknown risk.

Risky category by default

Julep Nail Color Polish

Julep

Nail Color Polish

nail polish lacquer (film-forming resin blend)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient transparency; nail polish is rarely a PFAS risk category, but Julep makes no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Mint Julep Gel Polish #039

Julep

Mint Julep Gel Polish #039

gel polish (acrylate resin base, pigments, solvents)

D
D · Elevated

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

Julep

Zodiac Collection Nail Polish

nail polish (formulation not disclosed)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until Julep discloses PFAS status or reformulates.

Risky category by default

Julep Color Treat Birthstone Collection Nail Polish

Julep

Color Treat Birthstone Collection Nail Polish

nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers (standard nail lacquer)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-risk cosmetic, but Julep makes no PFAS disclosure, gap in transparency.

Risky category by default

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