Vernis Nail Lacquer vs Xtreme Wear Nail: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer

Dior

Vernis Nail Lacquer

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 53/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, solvents

Confidence

72%

ReportedVolatile organic solvents (toluene, xylene, acetone)

PossiblePhthalates (plasticizers, typically DBP or alternatives)

PossibleFormaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail

Sally Hansen

Xtreme Wear Nail

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 53/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

nail polish, film-forming resins and solvents

Confidence

65%

ReportedVolatile organic solvents (acetone, ethyl acetate, toluene)

PossibleFormaldehyde-releasing preservatives

PossibleDibutyl phthalate (DBP) or other phthalates

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