Nail Polish & Top Coat, ranked by PFAS safety

OPI

GELement

gel polish (acrylates, oligomers, resins)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for PFAS, but no brand transparency, cosmetic-grade gel polishes rarely require water/stain resistance treatments that drive PFAS use.

⚠Risky category by default

Ella+Mila

What The Gel? Gel-Like Top Coat

gel-like acrylate polymer top coat

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern cosmetic product, but brand offers no transparency on PFAS use.

⚠Risky category by default

Ella+Mila

ella +mila Jelly Collection Vegan Quick-Dry Nail Polish

organic pigments, resins, solvents in vegan nail lacquer

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; vegan nail polish formulas typically avoid Teflon-family coating, but no brand transparency on PFAS.

⚠Risky category by default

Ella+Mila

ella +mila Come Fly With Me Vegan Quick-Dry Nail Polish

Nail polish lacquer (organic solvents and resins)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS risk for typical nail polish; no public evidence of PFAS use, but brand provides no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Essie

Gel Throw In The Towel

nail gel polish (polymer resin blend)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for nail polish; no known PFAS use in gel formulations, but Essie does not publicly disclose ingredients.

⚠Risky category by default

CND

Shellac Rags To Stitches

gel nail polish (oligomers, acrylates, pigments)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for nail polish itself; no known Teflon-family coating coatings in this category.

⚠Risky category by default

CND

Shellac Beau

gel polish (resins, oligomers, solvents)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern than most gel polishes, but lack of disclosure means you're not buying certainty.

⚠Risky category by default

CND

Gel Set - Mediterranean Dream Set 3

gel polish (acrylate-based formula in bottle; no coating on nail surface described)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; gel polish formulas rarely contain PFAS, but CND discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

CND

Shellac Iced Cappuccino

gel-based nail lacquer (nitrocellulose, resin, plasticizer)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern standard nail polish with no known PFAS triggers; CND silent on the issue.

⚠Risky category by default

Shellac

CND Shellac Rags To Stitches

gel-polymer nail lacquer

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern cosmetic category; no published PFAS risk or lab detection; brand transparency gap typical for polish.

⚠Risky category by default

Beetles

Nail Nook

nail polish lacquer / organic pigments

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern cosmetic; no public PFAS risk signals, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Orly

GELFX In The Limelight 0.3oz #3000470

gel polish (acrylate/urethane resin base)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical gel polish; no known PFAS-prone formulation, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Orly

Gel FX

gel polish base (acrylate resin, oligomers, solvents)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern than waterproof cosmetics, but no brand transparency, typical for gel polish category.

⚠Risky category by default

Orly

Gel FX Collection Summer Orly

gel nail polish (organic polymers, resins, pigments)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; no PFAS application typical in gel polish, but brand silent on formulation.

⚠Risky category by default

Orly

Milk Tea Gel Nail Color

gel polish (acrylates, resins, pigments)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; nail polish not a typical PFAS application, but Orly makes no disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Morgan Taylor

Tail Me About It Lacquer

nail lacquer (organic solvent base)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, typical nail polish formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but no public commitment from Morgan Taylor.

⚠Risky category by default

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor Nail

nail polish (organic solvents, resins, pigments)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, typical nail polish has minimal PFAS risk, but no brand transparency available.

⚠Risky category by default

Morgan Taylor

React Base Coat

gel polish base coat (acrylate/urethane resin blend)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard gel polish base coat with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Morgan Taylor

Gelish & Morgan Taylor Living Our Life Mixed Collection Display

nail polish and cosmetics (pigments, resins, solvents)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for PFAS, but brand silence on formulation is typical for cosmetics.

⚠Risky category by default

Morgan Taylor

Let's Crab A Bite Lacquer

nail lacquer (organic polymers, resins, solvents)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern cosmetic product; no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Zoya

Naked Manicure Gelie-Cure Naked Gelie

Gel-polish base (acrylate polymers, oligomers)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern gel polish, no known PFAS risk, but Zoya makes no public PFAS commitments.

⚠Risky category by default

Zoya

Naked Manicure Gelie-Cure Clear Shine

gel-based nail polish, likely acrylic or urethane polymer base

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a gel nail polish, but Zoya's silence on ingredient transparency leaves room for doubt.

⚠Risky category by default

Zoya

Naked Manicure Gelie-Cure Repair Base

Gel-based nail lacquer (typical formulation: oligomers, resins, solvents)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern cosmetic; no PFAS red flags documented, but no third-party verification either.

⚠Risky category by default

Zoya

Gelie-Cure Clear Shine

gel nail polish base, typical acrylates and resins

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard gel polish without known Teflon-family coating additives, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Zoya

Naked Manicure Perfector Plus

nail polish (organic solvents, resins, colorants)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; conventional nail polish unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Zoya

All Snuggled Up Quad

Pigments, binders, talc, mica (typical eyeshadow quad)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; typical pressed eyeshadow with no known PFAS risk profile, though no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Zoya

Naked Manicure Base Coat

Nail lacquer (nitrocellulose, resins, solvents)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; typical nail polish lacks known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Seche

Clear & Vive Duo Kit

nail polish and top coat (organic solvent-based)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern cosmetic product; no known PFAS risk factors typical of nail polish category.

⚠Risky category by default

Seche

Blur Instant Mistake Mender

Liquid polish/solvent formula (typical: nitrocellulose, plasticizers, solvents)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS trigger, but no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Dazzle Dry

French Manicure Mini Flight Nail Polish Set

Nail polish (organic solvent lacquer)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical nail polish, but Dazzle Dry makes no public disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Dazzle Dry

Complete Starter Mini Kit

nail polish, gel base, cosmetic formulation

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, but brand silence on formula transparency is a weak point.

⚠Risky category by default

Dazzle Dry

Mini Kit 4 Step System

Gel polish, base coat, top coat, cleaner (typical formulations)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for PFAS risk, but brand transparency on ingredients is minimal.

⚠Risky category by default

Dazzle Dry

Prima Ballerina Mini Kit

Nail polish and cosmetic formulations (typical: resins, pigments, solvents)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but no transparency from brand.

⚠Risky category by default

Londontown

Afternoon Tea by LONDONTOWN

nail polish (lacquer-based typical formulation)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS use in typical nail polish, but brand makes no disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Londontown

Bubbly Ever After Lakur Collection

nail lacquer (liquid polish)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a standard nail polish, but brand makes no disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Londontown

Changing of the Guards Gel Polish

gel polish (acrylate resins, pigments, initiators)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; gel polish formulations rarely contain PFAS, but Londontown offers no public transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Gelato

IBD Just Gel Head-to-Toe Gelato

gel polish, typical acrylates/oligomers

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern than coated/waterproofed products, but no public transparency from IBD on formulation.

⚠Risky category by default

Morovan

Gel Nail Polish Starter Kit

gel polymer resins, nitrocellulose, plasticizers

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; gel polish formulations rarely use PFAS, but lack transparency is a minor flag.

⚠Risky category by default

Kiara Sky

Gel Pro HEMA

gel polish (acrylates, oligomers, pigments)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for PFAS, but brand offers no transparency on formulation.

⚠Risky category by default

Kiara Sky

Gel Pro Soft & Mellow

gel nail polish (acrylate resins, oligomers, solvents)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; typical gel polish with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Leafgel

Color Gel K02 Jelly Fuchsia [See-through Series]

gel polymer (acrylic or similar cross-linked resin)

C

F

PFASAll

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)

C

F

PFASAll

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)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; gel polish lacks typical PFAS applications, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Makartt

6 Color Gel Polish Set

gel polish (acrylate/methacrylate resins, pigments, solvents)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Makartt

Builder Nail Gel Collection

gel nail polish (acrylate/oligomer blend)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for PFAS; gel polish itself is not a typical PFAS vector, but confirm ingredients with brand if concerned.

⚠Risky category by default

Harmony Gelish

Do You Harajuku? - #1110177

gel polish (acrylates, resins, pigments)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, typical gel polish with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Artistic Color Gloss

Artistic Colour Gloss Gel - Dashing - 0.5oz / 15ml - Original Bottles

Gel polish (nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS flags, but brand silent on composition.

⚠Risky category by default

Artistic Color Gloss

Artistic Colour Gloss Bonding Gel & Glossing Gel

gel resin (acrylate-based, typical nail gel)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern likely, but no brand disclosure to confirm.

⚠Risky category by default

Artistic Color Gloss

Artistic Colour Gloss Gel - Charming - 0.5oz / 15ml - Original Bottles

gel polish (nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, pigments)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; typical gel polish with no known PFAS-risk formulation, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Young Nails

Mani Q

Gel-based nail polish/cosmetic formulation

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, but brand transparency on PFAS is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Young Nails

Mission Control Gel Paint Kit

gel polish (acrylate-based resin blend)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for gel polish; no known use of Teflon-family coating in formulations, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

NSI

Polish Pro Sampler Kit

nail polish (organic solvents, resins, pigments)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical nail polish; no evidence of Teflon-family coating use in this category.

⚠Risky category by default

NSI

Polish Pro Resort Collection

nail polish (lacquer base)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; typical nail polish with no known PFAS trigger, but brand is silent on ingredient sourcing.

⚠Risky category by default

Biosculpture

Bio Sculpture クリアジェルn 4.5g

gel polish (acrylics/oligomers in gel base)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; no known PFAS indicators, but cosmetic gels are opaque, ask the brand for full ingredient disclosure to be sure.

⚠Risky category by default

Biosculpture

Bio Sculpture ETHOS lavender base

gel base (acrylic or similar polymers)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern cosmetic; no PFAS triggers evident, but no brand transparency on PFAS use.

⚠Risky category by default

Biosculpture

Opi GELement

Gel polish (oligomers, resins, solvents)

C

F

PFASAll

No known PFAS risk signals, but gel polish composition opacity warrants caution.

⚠Risky category by default

Depend

Beter Depend 7 Day Step 3 Goth Black

nail polish (presumed lacquer/nitrocellulose base)

C

F

PFASAll

Cosmetics-grade nail polish carries low-to-moderate PFAS risk; no public disclosure from Depend.

⚠Risky category by default

Depend

iQ Top Coat

nail lacquer (film-forming polymers)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for nail polish, but brand transparency is absent, check ingredient list if available.

⚠Risky category by default

Depend

Gel iQ esmalte #livin bikini loca

gel nail polish (acrylates, resins, pigments)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for nail polish; no known high-risk formulation markers, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Bluesky

Gel Paint Kit

gel resin, pigments, solvents (typical nail polish formulation)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical gel polish, but brand transparency is absent, standard cosmetic risk profile.

⚠Risky category by default

Gelish

Gelish Gel

gel polish (resin/polymer blend)

D

Skip until transparency improves; no PFAS disclosure standard for gel polish category.

⚠Risky category by default

OPI

GELements Pompeii Me in Nails Gel Nail Polish

gel nail polish (acrylate-based resin system)

D

Insufficient PFAS transparency; typical gel polish lacks known PFAS triggers but brand provides no disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

OPI

GELements Gel Polish Como Se Dice Gel-ous?

gel polish (oligomers, resins, solvents, pigments)

D

Skip until OPI discloses PFAS data; gel polish formulations are opaque.

⚠Risky category by default

Orly

Pink Gel Nail Color

Gel polish (proprietary resin blend)

D

Skip until Orly discloses gel formulation or provides testing.

⚠Risky category by default

Sally Hansen

Miracle Gel Nail Polish Sally Hansen

nitrocellulose-based polish with proprietary gel resins

D

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)

D

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)

D

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

D

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)

D

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)

D

Skip, PFAS disclosure absent; safer alternatives exist with transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Essie

Gel Go Overboard Nail Polish

gel nail polish with film-forming resins

D

Caution: gel polishes lack transparency on PFAS; skip if avoiding potential fluorinated polymers.

⚠Risky category by default

Essie

Gel In My Boyfriend Jeans

gel nail polish (proprietary resin blend)

D

Skip until brand discloses or commits to third-party testing.

⚠Risky category by default

Essie

Gel Yes I Canyon Nail Polish

gel nail polish (proprietary resin/oligomer blend)

D

Skip until Essie discloses PFAS status or pursues third-party verification.

⚠Risky category by default

Essie

Soak Off Uv Led Gel Nail Polish Choose Your Color 12.5ml/0.42oz

Gel polish base resins, film formers, solvents (proprietary blend)

D

Skip until Essie discloses PFAS status or pursues third-party verification.

⚠Risky category by default

Essie

Essie Gel

gel polish (resin-based polymer blend)

D

Skip until Essie discloses PFAS status; gel polish chemistry is opaque.

⚠Risky category by default

Essie

Gel First Timer

gel polish (acrylates, oligomers, pigments, resins)

D

Skip unless Essie discloses formula, gel polishes are a known PFAS concern category with no public safety data here.

⚠Risky category by default

Essie

Soak Off Uv Led Gel Color Nail Polish 12.5ml/0.42oz Pick Your

gel polymer resin (acrylate-based, UV-cured)

D

Insufficient public data on PFAS in Essie gel polish; cosmetic gels rarely disclosed; skip if PFAS-sensitive.

⚠Risky category by default

CND

Shellac

Gel nail lacquer (proprietary resin blend)

D

Skip until CND discloses PFAS status or seeks third-party verification.

⚠Risky category by default

CND

Shellac Masquerade

gel polish (proprietary resin blend)

D

Skip until CND discloses gel polish formulation details or PFAS status.

⚠Risky category by default

CND

Shellac Vivid

gel-polymer base coat (composition not fully disclosed)

D

Skip until CND confirms PFAS-free; gel cosmetics often contain fluorinated resins.

⚠Risky category by default

Shellac

CND Shellac

gel-based nail lacquer (proprietary polymer blend)

D

Low-risk category but no brand transparency; nail polish formulas rarely disclose fluorochemicals publicly.

⚠Risky category by default

Shellac

CND Shellac Beau

gel polish (proprietary resin blend)

D

No public PFAS data; standard gel polish carries inherent uncertainty, proceed with caution.

⚠Risky category by default

Shellac

CND Shellac Lobster Roll Nail Polish

Organic film-forming polymers (nitrocellulose, resin blends); no known PFAS-necessary chemistry disclosed

D

Lower concern cosmetic, no public PFAS signal, but no transparency either.

⚠Risky category by default

Beetles

Spring Pudding Jelly Gel Nail Polish Set

gel nail polish (acrylate resins, pigments, solvents)

D

Skip unless you confirm Beetles publishes a PFAS-free claim; silence on PFAS in cosmetics warrants caution.

⚠Risky category by default

Orly

Gel Futurism Gel Nail Color

Gel nail polish (acrylates, oligomers, resins)

D

No public PFAS disclosure; standard gel nail polish carries low-to-moderate concern but lacks transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Orly

Golden Hour Gel Nail Color

gel polish (resin, oligomers, pigments)

D

Skip due to lack of transparency; PFAS use in gel polishes undisclosed but plausible.

⚠Risky category by default

Orly

Berry Bliss - Gel Nail Color

gel polish (acrylate-based resin, not formulation-specific)

D

Skip until Orly publishes PFAS transparency or third-party testing.

⚠Risky category by default

Morgan Taylor

Are You Gelly? Nail Lacquer

nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer

D

Skip until clarity; nail polish PFAS use is undisclosed across the category.

⚠Risky category by default

Morgan Taylor

Nail Lacquer

nail lacquer (pigments, resins, solvents)

D

No public PFAS disclosure, typical for nail polish category, but unknown formulation warrants caution.

⚠Risky category by default

Seche

Vive Instant Gel Effect Top Coat

Gel-based nail polish (resin, oligomers, solvents)

D

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, nail polish is a known PFAS risk category.

⚠Risky category by default

Seche

FX Diamond Effect Top Coat

Nitrocellulose, film-forming resins, solvents (typical nail lacquer)

D

Typical nail polish with no public PFAS disclosure; PFAS risk remains uncharacterized.

⚠Risky category by default

Seche

Vive Instant Gel Aif9 Effect Top Coat, Nail Polish for Manicure and Pedicure, 0.5 oz, 2-pack, Blue

Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (standard nail polish)

D

Lower concern than coatings/textiles, but PFAS use in cosmetics opaque, no public testing available.

⚠Risky category by default

Seche

Ultra-V UV-Activated Top Coat

UV-activated nail lacquer/polish resin base

D

Skip or contact Seche directly, no public PFAS transparency for a UV nail product.

⚠Risky category by default

Seche

Crystal Clear Base Coat

nitrocellulose and resin-based nail lacquer

D

No public PFAS disclosure; nail polish formulations rarely require PFAS, but Seche's proprietary binders remain undeclared.

⚠Risky category by default

Seche

Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

nitrocellulose, resins, solvents (standard lacquer base)

D

Lower concern than coated cookware or stain-resistant textiles, but nail polish transparency is limited; skip if PFAS avoidance is priority.

⚠Risky category by default

China Glaze

High Hopes China Glaze Gelaze

gel polish (proprietary resin blend)

D

Skip until brand discloses or tests, gel polishes often contain fluorinated compounds not labeled.

⚠Risky category by default

China Glaze

Gelaze Tips and Toes Nail Polish

Gel-polymer nail polish base with UV-cure resins

D

No public PFAS risk evidence, but silence on ingredients and chemistry raises caution.

⚠Risky category by default

China Glaze

Gelaze Polish for Audrey

nail polish (organic solvents, resins, pigments)

D

Low PFAS risk typical for nail polish, but brand transparency absent, proceed with modest caution.

⚠Risky category by default

China Glaze

Sally Beauty China Glaze Coconut Kiss Gelaze Gel Nail Polish

gel nail polish (acrylate resin base, pigments, solvents)

D

Insufficient public data; typical gel polish carries low-to-moderate PFAS risk.

⚠Risky category by default

China Glaze

Gelaze Gel-n-Base in One Polish

gel polish (proprietary polymer base)

D

Insufficient disclosure; standard gel polish category carries unquantified PFAS risk, skip if concerned.

⚠Risky category by default

Dazzle Dry

Mini Flight Nail Polish Set

Nail polish lacquer (typical: resins, plasticizers, solvents)

D

Skip until Dazzle Dry discloses PFAS status or obtains third-party verification.

⚠Risky category by default

Dazzle Dry

Nails Nail Lacquer Full System

Nail lacquer (organic solvent-based polish)

D

Insufficient public PFAS disclosure; apply with caution if concerned about chemical exposure.

⚠Risky category by default

Dazzle Dry

Base Coat

Proprietary nail lacquer base coat

D

Skip due to opaque formulation and lack of PFAS disclosure from brand.

⚠Risky category by default

Dazzle Dry

Nail Lacquer

organic pigments, resins, solvents in nail lacquer base

D

Insufficient public data, standard nail polish category has low-to-moderate PFAS risk, but Dazzle Dry makes no disclosures.

⚠Risky category by default

Londontown

Rosewater Gel Nail Polish

Gel nail polish (synthetic resin/polymer base)

D

Insufficient transparency; typical gel polish formulations lack public PFAS disclosures, skip if PFAS concern is high priority.

⚠Risky category by default

Londontown

Cactus Coral UV/LED Gel Nail Gel Color

gel nail polish (acrylate oligomers, resins, pigments)

D

No public PFAS disclosure; gel cosmetics rarely need PFAS, but no third-party testing confirms safety.

⚠Risky category by default

Londontown

Cocktail Hour UV/LED Gel Nail Color

gel nail lacquer (proprietary resin blend, acrylates)

D

Skip until Londontown discloses PFAS status; gel polishes are a common PFAS vector.

⚠Risky category by default

Londontown

Toffee Tart Gel Nail Polish

gel nail polish (acrylate resin base)

D

No public PFAS data or claims; gel polish formulations are not typically flagged for PFAS risk, but ingredient transparency is limited.

⚠Risky category by default

Londontown

LDS Color Craze 737 Londontown Gel Polish — Gray | DTK

gel polish (acrylate/urethane blend with pigments)

D

No public PFAS claims or verification; typical gel polish category carries uncertain risk, ask brand directly.

⚠Risky category by default

Gelato

OPI GelColor Gel

gel polish (proprietary resin blend)

D

Skip until brand discloses or tests; gel polish formulas often contain fluorochemical resins.

⚠Risky category by default

Gelato

Gel Polish, Gelato

gel polymer base (acrylic or urethane blend)

D

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; gel polish formulations often contain fluorinated compounds.

⚠Risky category by default

Gelato

Bluesky Gel Nail Polish

gel nail polish (resin base, photoinitiators, pigments)

D

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status or seeks third-party verification.

⚠Risky category by default

Gelato

Olive & June Quick Dry Nail Polish Gelato

Organic gel nail polish formulation

D

Limited public data; standard gel polish carries low-to-moderate PFAS risk, verify with brand if concerned.

⚠Risky category by default

Gelato

Opi GelColor Soak-Off Gel Mini

gel polish formulation (oligomers/resins, typically acrylates)

D

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, gel polish formulations are opaque and rarely tested.

⚠Risky category by default

Gelato

Sculpting Gel • Perfectly Imperfect

polymer gel base (unspecified)

D

Skip until ingredients and processing disclosed, cosmetic gels often contain fluorinated polymers; brand silence is a red flag.

⚠Risky category by default

Gelato

Yogurt Nail Gelato Syrup Gel 8ml 9 Colors Gel Nail Polish K-beauty

gel nail polish (polymer resin base, solvent, colorants)

D

Insufficient transparency; no public PFAS disclosure or third-party testing available for this product.

⚠Risky category by default

Morovan

12 Colors Gel Nail Polish Kit

gel polish (proprietary resin blend)

D

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, gel nail polish formulas often contain fluorinated compounds.

⚠Risky category by default

Morovan

Gel Nail Polish Kit

gel nail polish (resin/monomer blend, typical formulation)

D

Insufficient public data; gel polish PFAS risk is low but unverified for this brand.

⚠Risky category by default

Morovan

Poly Gel Nail Kit

polymethyl methacrylate (acrylic) or urethane-based gel polymer

D

Skip pending disclosure, gel formulations often contain fluorinated polymers, but Morovan provides no PFAS transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Morovan

13Pcs Neon Gel Polish Set,Complete Kit with Base & Top Coats for Women Girls Salon-Worthy Nails at Home

gel polish (oligomers, resins, pigments)

D

Skip unless Morovan discloses gel polish PFAS status; nail cosmetics rarely tested publicly.

⚠Risky category by default

Morovan

Gelish - Gel & Morgan Duo (#799 - #999) 852 - High Voltage

gel polish (acrylates, resins, pigments)

D

Insufficient transparency; gel polish formulations rarely disclose PFAS content, skip if concerned.

⚠Risky category by default

Kiara Sky

Gel Polish Don't Pink About It

gel polish resin base (composition not disclosed)

D

Insufficient transparency, PFAS risk in gel polish unknown; skip if concerned.

⚠Risky category by default

Kiara Sky

Gel Pro Embers Glow Gel Polish

gel polish (proprietary resin blend)

D

Insufficient transparency; nail gel polishes are not a known high-risk PFAS category, but no public disclosure from brand.

⚠Risky category by default

Kiara Sky

Gel Polish Cocoa Coral G419

gel polish (proprietary oligomers, resins, pigments)

D

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; gel polish opacity on chemistry is typical industry practice.

⚠Risky category by default

Kiara Sky

Magnetic FX Gel - MFX501 Mist Me?

gel polish base (proprietary blend, likely acrylic/resin)

D

No public PFAS data available; cosmetic gel formulas are poorly disclosed, skip if concerned.

⚠Risky category by default

Kiara Sky

Gel Pro HEMA-FREE Gel Nail Polish Collection

gel nail polish (resins, oligomers, solvents)

D

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; gel polish category warrants scrutiny.

⚠Risky category by default

Kiara Sky

Gel Fireball Polish

gel polish (acrylate-based resin)

D

Skip until ingredient transparency improves, gel polish formulations rarely disclose PFAS status.

⚠Risky category by default

Leafgel

Color Gel

gel polish (acrylates, resins, pigments, formulation proprietary)

D

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)

D

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)

D

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)

D

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)

D

Skip due to lack of ingredient transparency; gel cosmetics sometimes contain fluorinated compounds but Leafgel discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Makartt

Gel Nail Polish, 15ml Hema-Free Soak Off Gel Polish, UV Light Cure for Nail Art DIY Manicure

proprietary gel polymer resin (cured with UV light)

D

Skip until brand discloses formula transparency; gel nail polish chemistry often undisclosed.

⚠Risky category by default

Makartt

Gel Polish Makartt

Gel polish (acrylate polymer base)

D

Skip until transparency improves, gel cosmetics rarely disclose PFAS risk.

⚠Risky category by default

Harmony Gelish

Gelish Gel

gel polymer (acrylate-based)

D

Skip until transparency improves, gel polishes lack public PFAS disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Harmony Gelish

Gel Polish 0.5oz Choose Any One Part 1

gel polish (proprietary resin blend)

D

Skip due to opacity; gel polish formulations often lack PFAS disclosure, and Harmony/IBD do not publish ingredient safety data.

⚠Risky category by default

Harmony Gelish

Gelish Too Tough To Be Sweet Soak-Off Gel Polish

oligomeric resin blend, film-forming polymers (typical gel polish)

D

Skip until reformulation or PFAS disclosure, gel polish formulas commonly use fluorinated resins.

⚠Risky category by default

Harmony Gelish

Soak Off Uv Led Gel Polish - Choose Any Colour 15ml

gel polish resin base (proprietary formula)

D

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; gel polishes commonly contain fluorinated compounds.

⚠Risky category by default

Harmony Gelish

Soft Gel Products - Choose Any - 0.5oz / 15ml

gel polish (oligomers, resins, solvents, formulation proprietary)

D

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; gel polish formulations are opaque.

⚠Risky category by default

Young Nails

Ultimate Finish Gel Top Coat

Gel polymer (acrylate-based nail lacquer)

D

Skip until full ingredient transparency or third-party testing provided.

⚠Risky category by default

Young Nails

Gel Paint - Clutch, 5g

gel polish (proprietary resin blend, likely acrylates and oligomers)

D

Skip until brand discloses formula or third-party testing confirms absence of PFAS.

⚠Risky category by default

Young Nails

YN Cream Clay Soft Gel Nail Polish

gel nail polish (proprietary resin blend)

D

Skip until transparency improves; cosmetic gel polishes are understudied for PFAS.

⚠Risky category by default

Young Nails

YN- Mani.Q Gel Polish - Shock Yourself, 10ml

gel polish (acrylate resin base, nitrocellulose, plasticizers)

D

Insufficient transparency; typical gel polish carries low-to-moderate PFAS risk without disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Young Nails

Mission Control Gel Paint

gel polish (acrylate oligomers, urethane, pigments)

D

Skip until brand discloses or tests for PFAS in gel formula.

⚠Risky category by default

Young Nails

Mani-Q Gel Base Coat

gel base coat (acrylate polymer blend)

D

Skip until brand discloses or third-party testing confirms PFAS absence.

⚠Risky category by default

NSI

HEMA FREE Polish Collections Cream Gel Polish

gel polish resin base, acrylic copolymer

D

Skip until NSI discloses PFAS status; gel polish formulations commonly contain fluorinated compounds.

⚠Risky category by default

NSI

Cream Gel Polish HEMA Free #1

gel polish (acrylates, oligomers, solvents)

D

Skip until NSI discloses PFAS status; gel polish formulations often opaque.

⚠Risky category by default

NSI

Balance UV Color Gel - Sweet Tooth Collection

gel polish (acrylate polymer resin base)

D

Skip until NSI discloses PFAS status; nail gel formulations rarely tested publicly.

⚠Risky category by default

NSI

Palette 4 Cream Gel Polish

gel polish resin blend (proprietary)

D

Skip until transparency improves, gel polish formulations often lack PFAS disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Biosculpture

Bio Sculpture Gloss Top Gel 4.5g 10g 25g Nail Japan

Gel polish (acrylate polymer base, pigments, resins)

D

Skip due to lack of transparency; gel polish formulations often contain undisclosed additives.

⚠Risky category by default

Biosculpture

ESSIE Gel Couture Nail Polish

Gel polish base (proprietary resin/acrylate blend)

D

Skip due to opaque formulation and complete lack of PFAS transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Biosculpture

Olive & June Builder Gel Polish

gel polish (acrylate-based polymers, resins, pigments)

D

Skip until brand discloses or third party tests, gel polish has PFAS history but this product's chemistry is opaque.

⚠Risky category by default

Biosculpture

Nailboo Salon Quality Gel Polish

gel polish (acrylate-based resin blend)

D

No public PFAS disclosure; insufficient data to assess risk confidently.

⚠Risky category by default

Depend

Gel Nail polish Beter IQ

gel nail polish (acrylate-based)

D

Skip until brand discloses ingredients; gel polish formulations are opaque.

⚠Risky category by default

Depend

Cosmetic Gel iQ Gel Polish 1050 Cool In The Pool 5ml

gel polish (acrylate copolymer base, pigments, solvents)

D

Skip unless brand discloses PFAS status; gel polish often contains fluorinated resins but Depend offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Depend

DND Gel Nail Polish #601

polymer gel (resin base, proprietary formulation)

D

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status or third-party testing is available.

⚠Risky category by default

Bluesky

Jet Black Gel Nail Polish

gel nail polish (acrylic/resin base, pigments, resins)

D

Skip until brand clarifies ingredients; gel polishes often use proprietary resins with undisclosed PFAS risk.

⚠Risky category by default

Bluesky

Gel Nail Polish Bubblegum Bottle Pastel 07

Gel nail polish (acrylate-based resin, polymers, pigments)

D

Skip until transparency improves, gel polish formulas are not routinely tested, and Bluesky makes no public PFAS disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Bluesky

Gel Polish Baby Blue

gel polish (acrylates, oligomers, solvents)

D

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; gel polish opacity on ingredients is typical but concerning.

⚠Risky category by default

Bluesky

Classic Plus Gel Polish

gel polish (acrylate-based with oligomers/resins)

D

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, gel polish formulations are opaque and historically underreported.

⚠Risky category by default

Bluesky

Dazzling Platinum Gel Polish

gel polish (resin, oligomers, solvent base)

D

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; gel polish formulations often opaque.

⚠Risky category by default

Gelish

Glamour Queen Soak-Off Gel Polish

proprietary gel polish formulation

F

Skip until brand discloses or testing confirms safety, cosmetic gels often contain fluorinated compounds.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Gelish

Gel Polish

gel polymer resin (acrylate-based coating)

F

Insufficient public disclosure; gel polish chemistry opaque to consumer, skip if PFAS avoidance is a priority.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Sally Hansen

Miracle Gel Nail Polish

gel polish resin base (proprietary formula)

F

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

F

Skip until brand discloses polymer formulation; gel nail products carry moderate PFAS risk from fluorinated resins.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

CND

Creative Nail Design Shellac

Proprietary gel-polymer coating (nail lacquer base)

F

Skip due to opaque formulation and zero public PFAS disclosure from CND.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Shellac

Playful Baby Pink Nails Strawberry Bubblegum Shellac Gel Polish

Gel polish (proprietary resin blend, shellac base)

F

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; gel polish formulations are opaque.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Shellac

CND Shellac Luxe Gel Polish

proprietary gel polish blend (acrylate resins, oligomers, pigments)

F

Skip until brand discloses, gel polish formulations are opaque and sometimes contain fluorinated resins.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Shellac

CND Shellac Tinted Love Nail Polish

gel-like acrylate polymer nail lacquer (proprietary formula)

F

Skip until brand discloses or third-party testing clarifies polymer content.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Shellac

CND Shellac Vivid

proprietary gel/acrylic blend

F

Skip until transparent, gel nail coatings commonly use fluorinated compounds, and CND discloses nothing.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Beetles

Gel Polish Spring Gel Nail Polish Set

gel polish (acrylate/oligomer resin base, exact formulation proprietary)

F

Skip until the brand discloses PFAS status, gel polish opacity makes this a guessing game.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Beetles

Gel Nail Polish Set

gel polish resin (proprietary blend)

F

Skip until brand discloses formulation or pursues third-party PFAS testing.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Beetles

Stay Shining Collection Salon-Quality Gel Nail Polish

gel nail polish (proprietary resin blend, composition undisclosed)

F

Skip until brand discloses formula or submits to third-party testing.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Beetles

World Travel Collection Beetles Gel Nail Polish

gel nail polish (proprietary resin blend, unspecified)

F

Skip until Beetles discloses formula details or seeks third-party verification.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Beetles

Stay Shining Collection Salon-Quality Gel Polish

gel polish (proprietary resin blend, unspecified)

F

Skip until transparency improves, gel polish formulations are opaque and PFAS use in cosmetics is undisclosed.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Morgan Taylor

Gelish - Morgan Taylor Gel Nail Polish The Little Mermaid /choose

gel nail polish (proprietary resin blend)

F

Skip until transparency improves; gel polishes often contain fluorinated resins but Morgan Taylor discloses nothing.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

China Glaze

Gel Polish Gelaze

gel polish (acrylate resins, oligomers, proprietary film-formers)

F

Skip until clarification, gel polish formulations are opaque to consumers, and China Glaze makes no PFAS disclosure.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

China Glaze

Gelaze China Glaze Gel Nail Polish

gel nail polish (acrylate resins, oligomers, proprietary coating)

F

Skip, opacity on coating chemistry and no PFAS transparency typical for gel polishes.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

China Glaze

Gelaze Gel Polish

Gel polish resin (acrylate-based polymer with unspecified additives)

F

Insufficient transparency; typical gel polish formulations carry unknown PFAS risk, skip if PFAS-sensitive.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Morovan

Poly Gel Nail Kit with UV Lamp and Nail Drill

Poly gel (acrylate polymer blend), UV lamp components, metal/plastic drill housing

F

Insufficient transparency; skip unless you tolerate unknown coating risk in nail products.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Morovan

8-Color Poly Gel Nail Kit

Poly gel (proprietary polymer blend, unspecified coating/additives)

F

Skip until ingredient transparency improves; poly gel formulations often opaque on PFAS risk.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Makartt

Gel Top Coat and Base Coat Set

gel polish resin/oligomer blend

F

Skip until Makartt discloses ingredient sourcing or pursues third-party testing.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Makartt

Black & White Gel Polish Set

gel polish resin (polymer base, exact composition proprietary)

F

Skip until brand discloses polymer chemistry; gel polish formulations often lack transparency on PFAS-adjacent additives.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Makartt

Reinforce Gel Polish

gel polish (proprietary resin blend, unspecified)

F

Skip until ingredient transparency improves; gel polish risk profile inherently opaque.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Harmony Gelish

LED/UV Soak Off Gel Polish

proprietary gel polymer resin blend (unspecified)

F

Skip until transparency improves, gel polish formulation opaque and no PFAS disclosure available.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Artistic Color Gloss

Artistic Nail Design Colour Gloss LED Soak Off Gel

Gel polish base (acrylate polymers, oligomers); UV-curable resin system

F

Skip until brand discloses ingredient sourcing, LED gel polish often contains proprietary polymer blends with opaque supply chains.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Artistic Color Gloss

Artistic Nail Design Got My Attention Colour Gloss Soak-Off Gel Polish

gel polish (acrylate-based polymer resin)

F

Skip until brand discloses formulation transparency.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Artistic Color Gloss

Artistic Nail Design Blushing All the Way Colour Gloss LED Soak Off Gel Color

gel polish (proprietary resin/oligomer blend, coating composition undisclosed)

F

Skip until full ingredient disclosure, gel polish formulas are opaque PFAS vectors.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Artistic Color Gloss

Artistic Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Nail Colour

Gel nail polish (proprietary resin blend, likely acrylates and oligomers)

F

No public PFAS data exists for this product, skip if concerned about forever chemicals in cosmetics.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Artistic Color Gloss

Artistic Nail Design - Color Gloss Gel Polish - Hotzy - 0.5oz / 15ml

gel polish (proprietary resin blend, unspecified)

F

Skip until brand discloses formula or provides third-party testing.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

NSI

Cream Gel Polish

gel polymer resin (proprietary blend)

F

Skip until NSI discloses PFAS status or seeks independent verification.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

NSI

Polish Pro Gel Polish Top Coat

Gel polish (acrylate/urethane resin blend, typical formulation)

F

Skip until NSI discloses ingredient transparency or provides PFAS testing.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Biosculpture

Bio Sculpture Bio Gel Nail gcl 0.2oz 4.5g From Japan

Gel nail polish (acrylic or urethane-based resin, oligomers, photoinitiators)

F

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; gel polish formulations commonly undisclosed.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Depend

DND Gel Polish

proprietary gel polish resin blend

F

Skip until composition is transparent; gel polish formulas are opaque and PFAS risk is unquantified.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Bluesky

Gel Nail Polish

gel polish (acrylate/methacrylate resin blend, proprietary coating)

F

Skip until Bluesky discloses coating ingredients or pursues PFAS-free verification.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating

Bluesky

Gel Nail Polish

Gel base coat, color pigments, top coat resin (composition unspecified by brand)

F

Skip until Bluesky discloses gel polymer composition or achieves third-party PFAS verification.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating