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Hello! Want to say hello, ask a question, send a special request, or collaborate? This is an American brand, which seems to only be available here in Australia unfortunately, but it does look like they have a good range of colours. But it doesnt fill a room, and I cant smell it as I layer on base, coat one, coat two, and top coat. Unluckily (or luckily, whichever way you want to look at it) this narrows my search down considerably to these options: water based, peelable or nail wraps. Get their Endure Primer/Sealer which acts like a base and top coat and helps to extend your manicure 2-3 times. 13 Metallic Rose Gold, Olive & June Just Launched the At-Home Manicure Kit to End All At-Home Manicure Kits.

They do have added fragrance, which is only listed as parfum. Paint your nails in the car! Ingredients: Polyurethane-1, Propylene Glycol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Hyaluronic acid, May Contain CI77449, CI77510, CI77289, CI77742, CI77891, CI77019, CI77491, CI15850, CI17200, CI15985. For Australians, you can purchase them directly from theirAustralian webpage. If youre after peel off base coats so you can use conventional nail polish but avoid the hassle of removal, this Australian brand has a clear, black and white version. Those were made with streaky, watery formulas, and their short-lived wear couldnt stand up to traditional lacquer. Water-based Nail Polish Ingredients: Aqua (~65%), acrylate copolymer / styrene-acrylate copolymer (~28%) (all under 4%): propylene glycol n-butyl ether, dipropylene glycol dibenzoate [+/-] mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide (CI 77891), ferric ferrocyanide, iron oxide (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), chromium oxide (CI 77288), carmine (CI 75470). 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. And it's not just us; it's society as a whole. 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. Ive only heard of Color Club in passing, but if youre an avid nail polish fan, youre probably aware of them. These days, we're painfully aware of potentially harmful or irritating chemicals present in our beauty and personal care products. I wont lie, it took me a bit of reading to understand these terms. Little Odine's nail polish formula is mainly composed of water, clear resin, and colorants. I share the same concerns as you and hope that brands are more transparent about their supply chain and source of mica. And as nontoxic polish became more and more ubiquitous in the adult market (the first 3-free polish, Butter London, came out in 2005), everyone just kind of stopped talking about the water-based stuff. (Don't be fooled by the brands you find on Amazon, however. They own their own mines, fund schools and daycare centers so that the quality of life for their employees is fair.. 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. The last water-based nail polish recommendation we have is Honeybee Gardens. I have recently started using nail polish strips and love the convenience and great designs. Another French company, these childrens polishes are peelable, but I thought I should mention they have fragrance added. Made from a base of water, rather than harsh, smelly chemicals, this no odor nail polish is a healthy alternative to traditional, solvent-based nail colour. The technical term for this, is VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which is what gives nail polish and remover that horrid, headache inducing scent. When I was younger, I was so concerned about my hair and skin, I spent all of my effort into researching skincare and makeup. They have a range of peelable nail polish and typical water-based polish. (+/-) Mica, iron oxides, titanium dioxide, ultramarine blue. Hopefully you can find the answers somewhere! That's why health-conscious individuals will love using its polishes. A company based in Hawaii, their products are water based and made without VOCs or microplastics. Ingredients: Water-Based Resin, Aqua, Olive Oil, Carbon Black (Cl 77266), Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Red 30 (Cl 73360), Red 34 (Cl 15880), Pigment Blue 15 (Cl 74160), Pigment Green 7 (Cl 74260), Yellow 5 (Cl 19140), Violet 2 (Cl 60725), Ultramarine (Cl 77007), Mica (Cl 77019), Aluminium Powder, Polyurethane -1, Ethylene / Acrylic Acid, Copolymer Sodium, Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Stearalkonium Bentonite. My biggest issue, without a doubt, is the smell. Acquarella is another water-based polish brand that's free from most (if not all) traditionally harmful ingredients. The 15 Best Nude Nail Polishes for Every Skin Tone, Breathable Nail Polish ExistsHere's What it Means for Your Nails, These Are the Makeup Winners of Byrdie's Eco Beauty Awards, 12 Non-Toxic Nail Polishes for Chip-Free Manicures, The Best Gel Nail Polishes, According to the Internet. They only ship within the EU, but for Australian customers, you can purchase them from Until.com.au, Ive just recently reviewed Nailmatic, so if you would like to read my thoughts & see some swatches, you can find it here: Nailmatic Aqua Nail Review & Swatches Anzu, Haley, Hazel & Bjrk. We're collectively sifting through our tried-and-true routines to weed out anything with icky (or even questionable) ingredients. [ +/- Glucosyl Stevioside, Polysorbate60, Alcohol Denat., CI 77891, Phenoxyethanol, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, PPG-2 Methyl Ether, CI 73360, Methylpropanediol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77007, Maltodextrin, CI 77491, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, CI 77492, CI 11680, Pentylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, CI 77019, CI 74160, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, CI 77266, PEG-40 Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bentonite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/VA Copolymer, PPG-26-Buteth-26, CI 77499, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Laureth-21, Dimethicone, CI 77000, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Isobutylphenoxy Epoxy Resin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77861, CI 15850:1, Aminomethyl Propanol, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 42090, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, o-Phenylphenol, CI 19140.]. Sign up for our newsletter, How To Be A Person Who Has Their Life Together, For Every Top Shelf, Theres a Bottom Shelf, How Not To Mess Up Your At-Home Hair Color, The Makeup Bags Of Glossier HQ: Extreme Makeover Edition. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It also disintegrated so easily, just through doing dishes or cutting food. The Peelables Ingredients:Water, polyvinyl acetate, acrylate copolymer. Another marketing ploy some companies use is claiming to be gluten-free but nail polish is never formulated with gluten to begin with. So that you know what to expect since water-based nail polishes are quite different from conventional nail polish. Just be sure to use the brand's Prime + Seal + Shine ($15) for durability. 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. Ingredients: Water, acrylate copolymer emulsion, glycol ethers. Hi. A company well-known for non-toxic cosmetics, they have a 12 Free formula, which is also water based. Another brand I know of but havent tried is Lanvi Kids. Choose from 26 of Honeybee Gardens nail polish colors ranging from matte, shimmer, or iridescent finish. Sophi polishes are vegan, cruelty-free, nonflammable, and nontoxic (how's that for clean beauty?). But my favorite water-based line is Germany-based Gittitheir minimalist rectangular bottles and curated, unexpected shade range reminds me of the water-based answer to J. Hannah. Until recently I used Little Ondine but now the company practically no longer produces nail polishes but cosmetics. Hi there, thank you for commenting! Do you know of any that are toxin free or close to it , including aluminum free?

The only Australian company Ive found with a large range of colourful peelable nail polish. They have some colours suited for children, including glitters. I believe they ship worldwide. It is horrific how most mica is mined and sourced unethically using child labor and human exploitation. We're talking about water-based nail polish, which is exactly like it sounds. I couldnt find an ingredients list either, but that information might be floating around on a nail blog. If you're looking for the perfect shade of light pink, look no further than Sundays, which offers a number of variations that we imagine are collectively French girlapproved. Since 2015, ethical elephant has been a place to share all things related to cruelty-free beauty and vegan fashion + now expanding into sustainability! I couldnt find an ingredient list, but they claim to be without harsh odour. They ship within Australia, but do have stockists in Canada, EU, USA, UK & New Zealand. They have a wide array of colours and glitters in a water base polish, which can be removed with alcohol, nail polish remover or simply by peeling up by laying tape over the nail bed, and peeling off. Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Acrylates copolymer.

They currently ship to Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Brunei & Singapore. As you can attain from the name, this brand is all-natural and nontoxic. I can confirm the following: Honeybee Gardens We work with the National Resources Stewardship Council (NRSC) to obtain ethically-sourced mica, noting most of our supply comes from the US.. Paint your nails at night, next to your significant other in bed! 13, which is the perfect shimmery and metallic gold. Another thing I disagree with, is buffing the surface of your nail. The difference between Piggy Paint and SOPHi nail polishes is the range of colors. They ship worldwide. While I havent had personal experience of this brand, they do claim they are odourless. One of my issues with these is that they work best with a clear coat, though if youre to wear them for a day, they are a good alternative. It might sound like a lot of extra work, but it's worth it for a clean manicure. Sign up for email updates (including Into The Gloss stories and event invites, plus Glossier launches and product info). Well, we're here to say that healthier alternatives to traditional nail polish do exist, and they're not as obscure as you might think. You can find a 5-free nail polish range from this Canadian company, but they do have 4 shades in their Princess Polish range which is water based. Its water based, so you have to apply it without the expectations of a conventional nail polish. This is taking me a long time to do alone but I plan on providing details about each brands response in my posts in the future. Id do it hours before bed and still wake up with it smudged from merely rubbing on the sheets. Even if they are, no one will care. They ship world wide. They are 18-free, peelable nail polish which is free of:Aromatic Hydrocarbons,Camphor,Coal Tar,DBP,FD&C,Formaldehyde,Formaldehyde-like Derivatives,Gluten,Ketones,Lead,Mercury,Parabens,Petrochemical Solvents,Phthalates,Polyurethane,Polyurethane Film-formers,Toluene &Wheat By-Products. Ingredients: 66% Aqua, Mineral pigments, Polyurethane resin. Now, its making the kind of comeback last successfully accomplished by Winona Ryder. Ive had Sage on my toes for about three weeks now, and it hasnt chipped at all. Suncoat is one of the more popular water-based nail polish brands. A newer company from what I can tell, this brand offers peelable nail polish that is free from 18 toxins, they claim is odourless. Change). Even the removers dont smell the sameGittis has a faint scent of lavender and Sophis just kind of smells like Purell. (+/-): Red 7, Red 34, Red 28, Red 17, Iron oxide, Titanium dioxide, Ultramarines, Chrome Green, Mica, Violet 2. 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. I wanted to ask you, in your opinion, among all these brands which glazes are completely odorless, because with some such as Honeybee Gardens and Gitti I still found a smell of paint in the house, light but present. This brand of nail polish is a personal favorite. (+/-) Iron Oxides (CI 77490), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007). They dont break down the complete ingredient list but it is certified by SGS Testing and does not contain toxic chemicals such as toluene, formaldehyde, plasticizer, melamine resin, camphor, bisphenol A or any organic solvents. Currently, they have 12 beautiful and very wearable, water-based nail colors to choose from. All Rights Reserved. Piggy Paint and SOPHi no response back yet, Pure Anada Our Mica supplier ensures that their product is mined ethically in India without the use of child labour. Habit Cosmetics offers nontoxic polishes that are vegan, cruelty-free, and naturally strengthening. May every single one of the companies that uses child labor and calls themselves cruelty free burn to the ground and rot. Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Polyurethane-61, Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Styrene Copolymer, PPG-2 Methyl Ether, Silica, Mica, Tocopherol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/SMDI Copolymer, PPG-30 Butyl Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Ammonium Hydroxide, Bentonite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 73360 (Red 30 Lake). 10 Free often remove parabens, fragrances, phthalates, and animal ingredients on top of the well known questionable ingredients. 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. The unique formula is 55% water-based, easy to apply, dries quickly, and has no strong odor. (+/-) ultramarines, iron oxide, titanium dioxide, mica, red 28, red 34, red 22, red 7, yellow 10, violet 2, zinc sulfide/copper, chrome green, orange 5. This childrens company is based in the UK, though made in France. Cte polishes are free from the bad stuff, smooth and glassy, and long-lasting. When brands advertise they are # Free, they normally exclude the following ingredients. *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. These ones are super affordable at only $7 per bottle. What Does 3 Free, 5 Free, 7 Free & 10 Free actually mean? Ive included information about the mica sourcing from each brand listed below. Thats without cracking open the nail polish remover! There are a few online stores now selling these wraps, though I first saw in them in a David Jones department store.

It's formulated with 70% water, along with natural colors and pigments, so there's no chemical odor. They also have a peelable clear base coat which is pretty well known. By its nature it is lacquer and needs chemicals to perform. They have a small range of peelable nail polishes, including some glitter ones that look amazing. SOPHi by Piggy Paint is the adult version of Piggy Paints nail polishes. They course corrected for streaky results by updating to wider brushes and creamier shades. They have over 80+ nail colors to choose from and in various finishes including creme, metallic, shimmer, and translucent. May contain mica (CI 77019), red (CI 15850), blue (CI 77007), white (CI 77891), green (CI 77289) or black (CI 77499) pigments. We like the shade Tawny, which is a coppery rose gold. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. But the biggest upgrade has got to be the smell (or lack of it). Do you know the Little Ondine brand? To keep it simple, these are the main 7 ingredients of concern: Benzophenone -1,Formaldehyde,Dibutyl Phthlate,Toluene, Tosylamide/ Formaldehyde Resin,Synthetic Camphor,Xylene. My only suggestion would be to find a brand that discloses their ingredients so you can make sure youre avoiding aluminium.

I'm talking about water nail polishes. For colour range alone, theyre by far the best, with almost 90 options. They're also odorless and hypoallergenic. Choose from 35 Piggy Paint nail colors from matte to shimmer, and this especially cool glow-in-the-dark version! It makes the application smooth but it weakens your nail so its hardly worth it to me. And this is a one-woman operation. 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. Id love to hear from you! 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. Ingredients: water, acrylates copolymer. I do all of the research, reaching out to every brand, writing, and designing everything you see on this blog and on social media! Some claim to be non toxic but all that I have seen contain aluminum. We like the shade Island Orchid, a (somehow) summery and tropical take on dark purple. Pure Anada is a Canadian cosmetic brand with a range of non-toxic, cruelty-free, and vegan nail polishes.