Is Sally Hansen PFAS-free?
Across 28 graded products, Sally Hansen averages F (64/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 13 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Sally Hansen C or better, safest first
Sally Hansen
Hard as Nails Nail
nitrocellulose lacquer and resin base
Lower concern for typical nail lacquer; no known PFAS indicators, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Comfort Shine Lip Glaze
lip glaze, cosmetic emulsion
Lip glaze carries lower PFAS risk than waterproof cosmetics, but no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Honeymoon Red Diamond Lip Treatment
Wax, oils, emollients, pigments
Lip treatment with no PFAS-linked ingredients flagged; lower concern overall.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
LOT OF 3 - Sally Hansen MIRACLE CARE Lipgloss Lip saver - JOY(6674-30) NEW.
lipgloss with wax and oil base
Lower concern cosmetic. No known PFAS ingredients in standard lip glosses.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Diamond 12 Hr Lip Treatment
Wax and emollient blend, typical lip balm
Lower concern lip balm; no known PFAS triggers identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Satin Effects Lip Gloss
Wax, oils, pigments (typical lip gloss base)
Lower concern. Lip gloss typically lacks PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Sally Hamsen Triple Moist Lip Shine 6640-01
wax, oils, pigments (typical lip gloss)
Lower concern; typical cosmetic lip product with no known PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Xtreme Wear Nail Color
Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, pigments
Lower concern cosmetic. No known PFAS-triggering ingredients in nail lacquer.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Xtreme Wear Nail
nail polish, film-forming resins and solvents
No known PFAS use; typical cosmetic formula carries low concern.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Miracle Gel Nail
gel nail polish, synthetic polymers and resins
No known PFAS use; cosmetic polish is lower concern product.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Xtreme Wear Nail Color Polish
Nail lacquer, organic solvents and film-formers
Standard nail polish with no known PFAS risk signals.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
New Lengths Nail Color Secrets
nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, pigments
Nail polish, lower concern.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Mega Strength Nail Sally Hansen
nail polish, organic solvents and resins
Lower concern. Nail polish is typically PFAS-free but verify ingredient list.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Miracle Gel Nail Polish Sally Hansen
nitrocellulose-based polish with proprietary gel resins
Skip until Sally Hansen discloses gel resin chemistry or pursues third-party PFAS testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Nail Polish Sally Hansen Miracle Gel
nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail polish formulation)
Insufficient public data; typical nail polish formulations rarely disclosed for PFAS, skip if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Salon Pro Gel Nail Polish
Gel polish (acrylate-based lacquer)
Insufficient transparency; nail polish PFAS risk unclear without testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Miracle Gel Nail Color Quartz & Kisses
nitrocellulose-based gel nail lacquer
Low public data; gel formulas occasionally contain fluorinated compounds, but Sally Hansen discloses nothing, safer alternatives exist.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Miracle Gel Pearl Nail Polish
Gel lacquer (acrylics, resins, film-formers)
Skip or check label, gel nail polish formulations are opaque; Sally Hansen makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Salon Gel Polish Starter Kit
gel polish (oligomers, resins, solvents)
Skip, PFAS disclosure absent; safer alternatives exist with transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
HARD AS NAILS XTREME WEAR NAIL
nitrocellulose lacquer, plasticizers, resins (typical nail polish formulation)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; nail polish formulations rarely disclose PFAS risks and public testing data is sparse.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Color Therapy Nail Polish
nail polish base (nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins)
No public PFAS red flags, but no transparency either, typical for mass-market nail polish.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Xtreme Wear Nail Polish Uptown Pearls 0.4 fl oz
Nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer (standard formula)
Standard nail polish with no public PFAS disclosure; low inherent risk but no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Insta-Dri Nail Polish
Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (standard nail lacquer)
Moderate uncertainty, standard nail polish formulation, but no public PFAS disclosure from Sally Hansen.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Miracle Gel Nail Polish
gel polish resin base (proprietary formula)
Skip or contact Sally Hansen directly; nail polish PFAS content is unregulated and undisclosed.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Sally Hansen
Salon Gel Nail Polish
proprietary gel resin polymer blend
Skip until brand discloses polymer formulation; gel nail products carry moderate PFAS risk from fluorinated resins.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Sally Hansen
Insta Dri Nail
nitrocellulose lacquer base with proprietary resin blend
Skip until Sally Hansen discloses formula transparency; waterproofing agents unspecified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sally Hansen
Miracle Care Lip Saver Lip Gloss
wax, oils, and emollients with waterproof/moisture-barrier coating
Lip gloss with waterproofing; PFAS risk unclear without ingredient disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sally Hansen
Diamond Lip Treatment Gloss, Princess Pink., Size: 0.22
Lip gloss with wax/resin base and waterproofing
Waterproof lip cosmetics often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →