Revlon · Nail Polish
Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy
Lower PFAS concern for typical nail polish; no known fluorinated additives in standard formulations.
Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy is a standard cosmetic nail polish with no publicly disclosed PFAS ingredients or waterproofing treatments that would require fluorochemicals. Nail polish is not a high-risk product category for PFAS contamination.
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nail polish (organic pigments, resins, solvents)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy is a conventional nail lacquer containing organic pigments, film-forming resins (typically nitrocellulose), and volatile organic solvents (such as toluene, dibutyl phthalate, and xylene). These components are standard across most mass-market nail polish and evaporate during application and drying, limiting dermal and systemic exposure. The 'moon candy' formulation likely refers to color-shifting or shimmer pigments, which do not introduce unique toxicological concerns beyond typical polish chemistry.
The brand's record and disclosure
Revlon does not prominently disclose detailed ingredient safety data or third-party certifications for nail polish lines. The company has faced no major recalls or established safety controversies specific to nail lacquer products. Revlon maintains manufacturing and safety compliance with FDA cosmetic regulations and does not publicly claim solvent-free or hypoallergenic formulations for this product line, indicating standard formulation expectations.
How it compares in its category
Revlon nail polish sits in the mainstream mass-market segment and is chemically comparable to competing brands (OPI, Sally Hansen, China Glaze) in solvent type and pigment composition. No independent testing has identified Revlon polishes as outliers for heavy metal contamination or solvent concentration. Some boutique and indie brands market 'toxin-free' or '7-free' formulations with reduced solvents, but standard polish safety is well-established across major brands.
If you buy it
Apply in a well-ventilated space or outdoors to minimize inhalation of volatile solvents during and immediately after application. Avoid prolonged contact with skin and nail beds; wear gloves during application if you have contact sensitivity. Store in a cool, dry place and keep the cap sealed tightly to prevent solvent evaporation and thickening. Replace polish after 12-18 months or if separation or odor changes indicate degradation; expired polish may separate or become difficult to apply.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Volatile organic solvents (toluene, xylene, dibutyl phthalate)
Standard nail polish solvents pose inhalation risk only with poor ventilation or repeated professional exposure; consumer single-application risk is low. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) is a known phthalate but is widely used in nail lacquer and poses negligible risk during typical home use with evaporation.
Organic pigment impurities (heavy metals in colorants)
No recalls or test reports document lead, cadmium, or arsenic contamination in Revlon nail polish. Organic synthetic pigments used in nail lacquer are generally well-regulated under cosmetic ingredient standards.
Formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers
Nail polish does not require formaldehyde as a preservative or hardener in current formulations. Revlon does not disclose formaldehyde presence; no public data suggests its use in this product.
Allergic contact dermatitis from resins or fragrance
Nail lacquer contains resins (tosylamide, formaldehyde resin historically, though less common now) that can trigger contact sensitization in susceptible individuals. Individuals with known cosmetic allergy should patch-test or avoid prolonged skin contact.
Microplastic shedding from coating
Nail polish does not shed microplastics during normal wear or removal. This is not a recognized hazard for lacquer-based products, though gel polishes pose different durability profiles.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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