Bottles became sleeker and more vanity-worthy, and shade ranges expanded: around 24 options is pretty much the norm, and youre just as likely to find pinks and reds as blues, purples, and greens. Cte polishes are free from the bad stuff, smooth and glassy, and long-lasting. We're talking about water-based nail polish, which is exactly like it sounds. These brands do not test on animals, anywhere in the world and none of their polishes contain any animal-derived ingredients. With similar claims as Piggy Paint, SOPHi water-based formula dries hard and claims to be non-toxic, virtually odorless, eco-friendly, made in the USA, vegan, and keeps nails healthy no more yellow or brittle nails. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Acquarella nail polish claims to be virtually odorless, dries quickly in 5-10 minutes, has excellent shine and wear, without a base or top coat, non-toxic, and non-flammable. It took me a little while to consider the toxic and pungent cocktail called nail polish but once I stopped applying it, I havent looked back! Neither ranges are vegan though, as they use carmine as a colourant. That's why health-conscious individuals will love using its polishes. These ingredients are becoming less and less common and now companies are are even formulating polish that are 3 Free, 5 Free, 7 Free & 10 Free. *Note: When I asked if Acquarellas mica is ethically sourced without the use of child labor, they said theyre in no position to enforce/monitor/scrutinize their supplier conduct. Nailmatic are also ok, but theirs is slightly stronger again, especially the clear top coat. She currently serves as the chief educator of Paintbox, a top nail studio in NYC. Water-based nail polish has been on the market since the early aughts, but its first iteration didnt really catch onwith good reason. (LogOut/ Ingredients: Aqua, Ethylhexyl Acrylates/Styrene Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acrylates/Methylstyrenes/Styrene Copolymer, Trimethyl Hydroxypentyl Isobutyrate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-2 Methyl Ether, Bentonite, PPG-30 Butyl Ether, Propylene Glycol, PEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/SMDI Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerol, Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Pantothenate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, CI 77891, CI 12085, CI 77492. Instead, natural removers gently dissolve the hardened bonds so polish can peel or scrape right off. As you can attain from the name, this brand is all-natural and nontoxic. My biggest issue with water based nail polishes is that theyre still a pain to remove. This brand of nail polish is a personal favorite. Until recently I used Little Ondine but now the company practically no longer produces nail polishes but cosmetics. UNT water-based nail polishes are another peelable formula.
I believe they ship worldwide. Hopefully you can find the answers somewhere! And when its time to take off your WaterColor Nail Enamel, use their acetone-free Remover Gel. I was going to try to order but they they said they were stopping production! Based in the UK, they have their own huge range of gel polish, as well as a smaller range of peelable nail polish. Good luck! Also use a hair dryer, on a low setting, to dry the polish in-between coats. Another brand I know of but havent tried is Lanvi Kids. Dibutyl Phthalate, Toluene, Formaldehyde free, 5 Free formulas are free of Formaldehyde,Dibutyl Phthlate,Toluene as well as Formaldehyde Resin or Camphor, 7 Free formulas tend to remove the previously mentioned ingredients, as well as parabens, Ethyl Tosylamide and Andxylene. As in, your inbox. From a quick look of their ingredients, theyre similar to Acquarella, so it would come down to performance. *Note: Piggy Paint has been nonresponsive when I asked them if their mica is ethically sourced. They course corrected for streaky results by updating to wider brushes and creamier shades. Just be sure to use the brand's Prime + Seal + Shine ($15) for durability. Piggy Paints advanced nail polish formula claims to be safe for kids and safe for use during pregnancy. Conventional nail polish as we know it today was inspired by automobile paint. As they only ship within the US, Ive contacted the company and they advised me the best way for Australians to buy their polish is through the stockist: Pure Nature 24. Additionally, gitti is the very first nail polish company that I came across that doesnt use mica in their nail polish formulas! For Australians, you can purchase them directly from theirAustralian webpage. I share the same concerns as you and hope that brands are more transparent about their supply chain and source of mica. I was so disappointed! Ive had Sage on my toes for about three weeks now, and it hasnt chipped at all. Looking for a non-toxic or odorless nail polish? They ship world wide. (We're not mad). Ingredients: Aqua, acrylates copolymer, melia azadirachta (neem oil). Create a Glossier account to build your Into The Gloss profile and save your favorite stories. (+/-) CI 77489, CI 77492, Mica, CI 77891 and/or CI 77499. Those were made with streaky, watery formulas, and their short-lived wear couldnt stand up to traditional lacquer. But regarding the brands in THIS post. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Kjaer Weis Cream Eyeshadow Review & Swatches Enticing, Lepaar Review Golden Age Honey Mask & Soft Rose Hydrosol Spritz, Nailmatic Aqua Nail Review & Swatches Anzu, Haley, Hazel & Bjrk, Ilia Beauty Multi-Stick Review & Swatches, My List of Water Based, Peelable & Odourless Non-Toxic Nail Polish, Ilia Beauty Colour Block High Impact Lipstick Swatches, Ilia Beauty Colour Block High Impact Lipstick Review & Swatches. They smell like nothing. OK, OK: I will admit that if you put your nose right up to the mouth of the bottle, the goopy mixtures smell a little bit like sawdust and vodka. Almost all of these include Mica, which is mined by child labor. Therefore my goal is to provide as much information as possible so that we can make the best informed and kind choices that matters most to us. As application and dry-time may vary between nail polish brands, I highly recommend carefully reading through each brands instructions for preparation, application, and removal of their water-based nail colors. Pure Anada is a Canadian cosmetic brand with a range of non-toxic, cruelty-free, and vegan nail polishes. Although, weirdly enough it lasted so long on my toenails! For proof, just look to the clean beauty movement, which seems to be growing day by day as new, ethical, and transparent brands emerge onto the market. They have some colours suited for children, including glitters. Although they're not completely water-based, we love using the polish inside these chic wood-topped bottles since they last a full week without chipping and come in a rainbow of colors. Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Acrylates copolymer. Just think that until recently they had a range of 80 colors, a very wide range today everything has been reduced to about 15 colors and they no longer even have the transparent that was the base and top coat. ctrl.user.last_order.total_quantity : 0)}}). Shipping is limited to the EU unfortunately, but they do have some beautiful colours and a very similar finish to conventional nail polish. May every single one of the companies that uses child labor and calls themselves cruelty free burn to the ground and rot. Sophi, the adult line from the makers of Piggy Paint, makes a sheer pink shade called French Latte that gives classic Mademoiselle a run for its money. The ones Ive tried are from Personail. Pure Anada has also confirmed their mica is ethically sourced, without the use of child or forced labor. Ingredients: Water, Acrylates copolymer, Neem Oil. Miniso have stores all around the world with corresponding websites. Acquarella They state they try their best to work with suppliers that have ethical practices but as a boutique manufacturer, they are in no position to enforce/monitor/scrutinize their conduct. A brand based in Taiwan, they have two ranges, but also a big range of peelable nail polish. It might sound like a lot of extra work, but it's worth it for a clean manicure. They ship worldwide. Do you know the Little Ondine brand? Ive only tried one water based polish and my issue was that it was a lot of work and a long wait for it to not properly set. Connect with us at [emailprotected]. I found this article very useful because I too am always looking for water-based nail polishes as I have problems with strong sensitivity to odors with my nose. My only suggestion would be to find a brand that discloses their ingredients so you can make sure youre avoiding aluminium. Use your Glossier account to save articles on Into The Gloss. Instead you have been very helpful to me so I avoid throwing myself spending money on Acquarella if you tell me that the more the less it smells like Honeybee Gardens. An early version of nail polish actually originated in China. We like the shade Tawny, which is a coppery rose gold. They claim that both their lines are free of fumes. Ingredients: Water, acrylate copolymer emulsion, glycol ethers. *Note: Piggy Paint has been nonresponsive when I asked them if their mica is ethically sourced. Its had a lot of time to work on itself!
Ingredients: Polyurethane-1, propylene glycol, stearalkonium bentonite, water. There's not even any drying alcohol present, which means it's as healthy for your nails as it is for you. I have recently started using nail polish strips and love the convenience and great designs. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Ingredients: Aqua, Styrene Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer. Piggy Paint nail colors seem to be targeted more to kids with bright and playful colors whereas SOPHi nail colors are more neutral and wearable. Since 2015, ethical elephant has been a place to share all things related to cruelty-free beauty and vegan fashion + now expanding into sustainability! But the biggest upgrade has got to be the smell (or lack of it). *Note: ColorClub has been nonresponsive when I asked them if their mica is ethically sourced. Currently, they have 12 beautiful and very wearable, water-based nail colors to choose from. Thats without cracking open the nail polish remover! A company well-known for non-toxic cosmetics, they have a 12 Free formula, which is also water based. Piggy Paint polishes are vegan, non-toxic, virtually odorless, and free of all harsh and smelly chemicals. Unsubscribe anytime. Everything weve learned through years of recommendations from the coolest girls on the planet is distilled into Glossier products: the new beauty essentials. Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Polyurethane-61, Ppg-2 Methyl Ether, Silica, Disiloxane, Peg-150/Decyl Alcohol/Smdi Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bentonite, Ammonium Hydroxyde, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol. They ship worldwide. I wont lie, it took me a bit of reading to understand these terms.
They ship internationally, although there are a few exclusions. That also means this is 100% funded by me. We're collectively sifting through our tried-and-true routines to weed out anything with icky (or even questionable) ingredients. The only Australian company Ive found with a large range of colourful peelable nail polish. Id do it hours before bed and still wake up with it smudged from merely rubbing on the sheets.
(LogOut/ They ship within Australia, but do have stockists in Canada, EU, USA, UK & New Zealand. There are a few online stores now selling these wraps, though I first saw in them in a David Jones department store. (You might be familiar with the name if you've ever booked an appointment at any three of the brand's NYC salons). Even if they are, no one will care. Required fields are marked *. Ingredients: Aqua, Polyurethane-61, Silica, PPG-2 Methyl ether, CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake) Phenoxyethanol, Sodium dehydroacetate, parfum, PEG-40 Castor Oil, CI 77891 (titanium dioxide), propylene glycol, PEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/SMDI Copolymer, PPG-30 butyl ether, ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77007 (ultramarines), ammonium hydroxide, bentonite, aminomethyl propanol, silica dimethyl silylate, tocopherol & BHT. Ingredients: aqua, ethylhexyl acrylate/styrene copolymer, acrylates copolymer, ammonium acrylates/methylstyrene/styrene copolymer, trimethyl hydroxypentyl isobutyrate, propanediol, phenoxyethanol, pentylene glycol, ppg-2 methyl ether, bentonite, peg-40 castor oil, ppg-30 butyl ether, propylene glycol, peg-150/decyl alcohol/smdi copolymer, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, styrene/acrylates copolymer, ammonium acrylates copolymer, hydrolyzed corn protein, hydrolyzed wheat protein, hydrolyzed soy protein, aminomethyl propanol, silica dimethyl silylate, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, disiloxane, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, sodium lauryl sulfate, caprylyl glycol, tocopherol, ci 77499 (iron oxides), ci 15850 (red 7 lake), ci 15880 (red 34 lake). It also disintegrated so easily, just through doing dishes or cutting food. You know the drillenter your email for a chance to win free skincare and makeup. Another marketing ploy some companies use is claiming to be gluten-free but nail polish is never formulated with gluten to begin with. (Just be sure youre getting one that says water-based as gitti also sells regular nail polish). (+/-): Red 7, Red 34, Red 28, Red 17, Iron oxide, Titanium dioxide, Ultramarines, Chrome Green, Mica, Violet 2. 13, which is the perfect shimmery and metallic gold. They have a nice range of colours and glitters. It makes the application smooth but it weakens your nail so its hardly worth it to me. It is horrific how most mica is mined and sourced unethically using child labor and human exploitation. Canadian brand Suncoat has an opaque white thats perfect for DIY nail art. Want to say hello, ask a question, send a special request, or collaborate?
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