Very Berry Nail Polish Set vs Nail Polish: which is safer?
Julep Nail Polish is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Deborah Lippmann
Very Berry Nail Polish Set
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
F 53/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
lacquer-based nail polish, primarily film-forming resins and pigments
Confidence
72%
PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOC) in solvents
PossibleFormaldehyde in film-forming resins
PossibleAllergic contact dermatitis from dyes and resin components
Our pick
Julep
Nail Polish
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 96/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
nitrocellulose, resins, pigments
Confidence
78%
PossiblePhthalate plasticizers (skin absorption during wear)
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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