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From 3-free to 10-free, we’ve got a selection for you.
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After consulting with Gerstein and considering dozens of options, we landed on these top-rated choices.
Who Its For
Consider this non-toxic nail polish option if you paint your nails a lot.
Also noteworthy: The plant-based brush thats specially optimized to work with the innovative formula.
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Enter this non-toxic, no-curing light-required alternative, which offers gel-like wear and shine.
(And yes, it comes off with regular polish remover, no soaking required.)
Free of seven common chemicals, its infused with 10 different ingredients that keep the color glossy and cushiony.
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Have your nails become brittle because of gel polish?
Theres no doubt that the gel removal process can be harsh on nails.
If you want to give your nails a break without sacrificing long-lasting manicures, try out this gel-like polish.
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Its infused with vitamins and natural ingredients to give a shiny, durable result.
Quick-drying and with plenty of shine, theyre 17-free and release new, on-trend colors often, too.
If you consider animal welfare in all aspects of your lifeadd this polish to your manicure regimen.
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There are several shades to choose from, so youll never get bored.
There are several colors, too, from classic creams to of-the-moment trend shades.
There are several colors to choose from, and the polishes are sans harsh chemicals.
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The fun doesnt stop when considering the ingredients, which are free of some popular toxins.
And if you like an aesthetically pleasing bottle, this brand is for you.
Its made of recycled plastic components and biodegradable bamboo caps.
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The formula is a one-stop shop, acting as both a base and topcoat.
(So, all you have to do is apply one or two coats of color.)
Its breathable formula decreases the chances of nails chipping or peeling, which means longer wear, too.
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Do you feel like applying nude polish doesnt give you that oomph you want?
Well, this lacquer may make you think again.
These options are anything but dull and tamethey pop.
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Even better: The bottles nimble brush will help the polish to glide over your nails smoothly, too.
From rich berries to vibrant fire-engine, theres something to fit every shade preference.
If you like keeping your beauty vanity stocked with health-conscious products, consider this non-toxic nail lacquer.
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There are also over 100 shades and finishes to choose from, so youll likely never get bored.
Plus, the range has several bold colorslike Black Crystal, Goldie Red, or Melinda Green.
Are you an Alessandro Michele fan?
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It has a formula derived from natural ingredients like cotton, sugar cane, and corn.
This non-toxic formula (thats also guilt-free!)
produces long-lasting wear and a glossy finish.
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There are also 17 colorways to choose fromso youll never tire of the shades.
Best Neon Pink
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Several users were pleased with the bold color and said it was the perfect summer shade.
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Its so much fun and will surely make people pause and admire.
What makes it even better is that its free of harmful chemicals and will still provide long-lasting wear.
Yes, all nail polishes expire in the sense that they start to separate and wont work as well.
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Use a good base and top coat, and they can last as long as any other polish.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Cosmetics safety Q&A: shelf life.
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