A number of companies produce nail polish that’s both vegan and cruelty free. Even the industry’s largest players have entered this niche. In 2019, Sally Hansen launched an all-vegan line under the Pure brand name. In 2020, Essie reformulated its entire line of nail polish to be vegan. And in 2021, OPI released its Nature Strong line of vegan nail polish.
Nail polish is among the least natural of all cosmetics. It’s more akin to fast-drying paint than to any conventional sort of makeup. Manufacturers mix pigment into an opaque and glossy blending agent. Next, they use a solvent to dissolve this mixture. Except for perhaps coloring agents, no ingredients typically present in nail polish are animal-derived.
The market for nail polish abounds with excellent vegan brands formulated without animal testing. Whatever look you’re seeking, you can find high quality offerings. From subdued shades to outrageous colors, you’ll have no trouble finding a product that suits you.
Cruelty Free Vegan Nail Polish Brands
Back in the day, nail polishes underwent no safety testing. What’s worse, they often contained heavy metals and other potentially hazardous substances. And all common nail polish ingredients were at one time tested on animals. Fortunately, many brands now shun animal testing and non-vegan substances.
Granted, many retailers won’t carry a good selection. But Amazon.com offers a wide assortment of cruelty-free brands. Whenever you’re running low, or want to try out a new look, you can click the below links to order exactly what you need in moments.
- Cirque Colors: Crème and Multichrome
- Essie Espressie: Quick-Dry Nail Color
- Eternal: Nude Nail Enamel and Pastel Nail Polish (each a set of 4)
- Jolie Vegan: Nail Polish
- Karma: Organic Natural Nail Polish
- Lacomchir: Non-Toxic Nail Polish Set
- OPI: Nature Strong Lacquer
- Sally Hansen: Good. Kind. Pure.
Please see our vegan makeup guide for the best cruelty-free products in every category.
