Is Leafgel PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Leafgel 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 Leafgel C or better, safest first
Leafgel
Color Gel K02 Jelly Fuchsia [See-through Series]
gel polymer (acrylic or similar cross-linked resin)
Lower concern; typical cosmetic gel with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency on formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Leafgel
Cream Gel
Gel base (likely acrylic or silicone polymer)
Insufficient public data; typical cosmetic gels rarely use PFAS, but Leafgel transparency is opaque.
⚠Risky category by default
Leafgel
Color Gel Hard White
gel polish (acrylate resin base)
Lower concern; gel polish lacks typical PFAS applications, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Leafgel
Color Gel
gel polish (acrylates, resins, pigments, formulation proprietary)
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status or seeks third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Leafgel
Polish Type Color Gel
gel polish resin base (composition unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses ingredients or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
Leafgel
Color Gel 002 Pure White 10g / White
gel formula (polymer resin base, likely acrylates or cyanoacrylates)
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; gel cosmetics often undisclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Leafgel
V Beauty Pure Gel Polish Leaf Collection
gel polish (acrylate oligomers, resins, pigments)
Skip until brand clarifies gel chemistry, nail polish PFAS risk is understudied.
⚠Risky category by default
Leafgel
Sculpting Gel II 8g
gel polymer base (unspecified resin)
Skip due to lack of ingredient transparency; gel cosmetics sometimes contain fluorinated compounds but Leafgel discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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