Top 5 Best Natural & Non-toxic Nail Polish Brands

I love nail polish, but I’m not a fan of some of the toxic ingredients companies add to their formulas.

Here is a list of my favourite nail polishes that perform just as well as some of the more “toxic” brands on the market. Bonus? You won’t be smelling like you’ve just left the salon when you swipe any of these on your nails!

Lakur by Londontown

What’s its formulated without (9-free):

Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde Resin
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
Toluene
Camphor
Ethyl Tosylamide
Xylene
Triphenyl phosphate (TPHP)
Acetone

Also cruelty-free and vegan.

Don’t let the name fool you - this company is actually based in North America. Canadians and Americans alike can easily find their products and enjoy bold, highly pigmented shades with an easy-to-apply formula.

London Grace

What’s its formulated without (10-free):

Formaldehyde
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
Toluene
Formaldehyde Resin
Camphor
Xylene
Parabens
Fragrances
Phthalates
Animal Ingredients

Also cruelty-free and vegan.

Unfortunately, London Grace products are only sold in the U.K., but if you can manage to get your hands on them, they are very much worth purchasing! Along with their decent wear-time, there’s two other things I love about their polishes:

Minimal smell, maximum pigment!

Butter London

What’s its formulated without (8-free):

Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde Resin
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
Toluene
Camphor
Ethyl Tosylamide
Xylene
Triphenyl phosphate (TPHP)

Also cruelty-free, vegan, and gluten-free.

Butter London offers unique and fun nail colours that are easy-to-apply. It’s a brand that’s relatively easy to find, and it’s always enjoyable to read some of their cheeky shade names!

Orly

What’s its formulated without (12-free):

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde Resin
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
Toluene
Camphor
Ethyl Tosylamide
Xylene
MEHQ/HQ
MIT
Parabens

Also cruelty-free, gluten free, and vegan.

Available at Walmart, Orly nail polishes are a more inexpensive alternative to a non-toxic nail polish. These polishes have a great colour payoff, and are very opaque. I am especially a fan of the Orly “Breathables” line - I think they’re even easier to apply!

The photo on the right was two coats of polish. The photo on the left was one coat of white, followed by two coats of green.

Deborah Lippmann

What’s its formulated without (7-free):

Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde Resin
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
Toluene
Camphor
Ethyl Tosylamide
Xylene

Also cruelty-free and vegan.

If you’re looking for a non-toxic nail polish that creates beautiful shades with sparkle and glitter, look no further than Deborah Lippmann! Although these polishes are slightly pricier, they do perform well and add a unique touch to any look.