Accessories Julep Nail Polish vs Nail Polish: which is safer?
Julep Nail Polish is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Julep
Accessories Julep Nail Polish
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
nitrocellulose, plasticizers, pigments, resins
Confidence
72%
PossiblePhthalate plasticizers (dibutyl phthalate and analogs)
ReportedVolatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during application and drying
PossibleSkin sensitization from fragrance or 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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