Ingredients

We believe in being as healthy and safe as possible so our polishes are proudly free of harmful ingredients such as Formaldehyde, Toluene, Phthalates including Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Camphor, Formaldehyde Resin, Xylene, Parabens, Phthalates, Ethyl Tosylamide, Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP/TPP), Fragrance or Animal Derived ingredients.

Are we considered 'non-toxic'?

Yup. At the end of the day, clean polish is mostly about the inhalation risk. All nail polishes are made from chemicals, but 'chemical' does not mean 'toxic', it simply means that it's something that can be defined by the science of chemistry. Toxic, however, means poisonous. There are way more than 3 hard-to-pronounce ingredients (the toxic trio) on most traditional nail polish labels, and no governmental regulation on which, and how many, chemical omissions warrant a 'non-toxic' label. Plus, many companies claim to be free of ingredients that are not typically used in making nail polish. 

While it’s impossible to be 100% chemical-free when developing nail polish, we aim to keep our products as clean as possible so we have developed the cleanest nail polish formula without compromising on colour payoff or functionality so that you can continue being good to yourself and your nails!

Our Ingredients

Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Adipic Acid/Fumaric Acid/Tricyclodecane Dimethanol Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Citric Acid.

May Contain +/-

Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Red 6 Lake, Red 7 Lake, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Yellow 10, Black 2, Red 34 Lake, Yellow 11, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Ultramarines, Mica Tin Oxide, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Bis(Glycidoxyphenyl) Propane/Bisaminomethyl-Norbornane Copolymer, Silica, Benzophenone-1, Polyvinyl Butyral, Silicone Dioxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aluminum Powder, Isobutyl Acetate, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate.

Our polishes are Vegan and Cruelty-free, Leaping Bunny and PETA approved. We don't believe in greenwashing and it is our responsibility to prioritize transparency in all areas of our business. We are continually looking for new ways to evolve and improve on what we do and welcome your comments, feedback and questions. If you have any, please don’t hesitate to contact us at hello@ellepolish.com.

To read more about specific ingredients, visit ewg.org and cir-safety.org.