It is fantastic that we are focusing on all parts of our life now in a bid to make it cleaner, healthier, better for the environment and cruelty-free.
And there are now more items that are notoriously full of chemicals, such as nail polish, that offer a better solution. Yes, you read it right. We can now add colours to our fingernails without having to worry about anything, be it the environment, the animals, or our nails! Amazing, right?
Here is a list of the top vegan nail polish brands that you can use knowing they are not tested on animals. Some of these nail polish brands are US-based and don’t ship to Australia. Nonetheless, there are Australian online and local stores that sell their products so don’t worry!
1. Julisa
Founded in 2015 by Juliet who started her low-tox journey, Julisa was born from her passion to create a tribe sharing mindful beauty rituals using well-made and thoughtfully designed products. Julsa nail polish range is certified toxic-free, Australian made and vegan. They are made in small batches locally on the Gold Coast with the most magical palettes. Julisa nail polish range is stocked at over 60 health food stores including Go Vita and is available to purchase online here.
DEALS:
- 10% off using code SAHM.
- Free shipping over $25.
Check out their website here.
2. Hanami
The founder of Hanami was a naturopath who has expertise on the natural and organic alternatives, having spent 10 years in the field. The brand was founded in 2016 and from the beginning, its goal has been to provide healthy and environment-friendly products to the people, as well as to help the non-profit organisations focused on promoting cruelty-free methods of research by donating a tiny portion of their earnings to them.
3. Sienna Byron Bay
Founded by Danielle, Sienna’s first products were created using a small nail polish making kit and the colour options were only 13. The business began to bloom when it received support from the locals of the Byron Shire. The first store was then built in 2014 at the Byron Beachside Market. Their products are formulated to be breathable and water permeable and they make sure that each item does suit all people. Today, the colour range increased to around 70.
4. Ere Perez
Ere Perez has always been wanting to have a natural cosmetics business due to her early exposure to natural health and well-being. She’s very particular about the ingredients and she makes sure that her products are gentle and suitable for all skin types. Her products don’t contain talc, fragrance, petroleum, lead, and other chemicals and are all packed with SPF.
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5. 100% Pure
100% Pure was named so because their products are indeed pure, with no harmful chemicals at all. The ingredients they use for their products are natural and they use organic alternatives for the pigments and fragrance. They also use recycled materials for their packaging, which is good for the environment as the act itself prevents the increase in the amount of wastes in the surroundings.
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6. NCLA Beauty
If there’s one brand I’m sure won’t disappoint, that would be NCLA Beauty. NCLA Beauty is a trusted hand, lip, and nail care brand that even the Hollywood celebrities like Demi Lovato, Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Kylie Jenner can’t get enough of. It is an award-winning brand that has launched collaborations with Guess, Glamour, Disney, and Nasty Gal, among others, and has been featured on global brands like Hello Giggles, Vogue, and POPSUGAR.
Deals:
- Free shipping on orders above US$150 (International)
- Sign up to their newsletter and get US$10 discount
- Sale on selected items
- Refer friends and get US$10 discount
- Be a VIP and get exclusive rewards
7. Flower Beauty
If you love Drew Barrymore, then you shouldn’t miss this. Flower Beauty is Drew Barrymore’s brand, which she established as a way for her to spread empowerment and inspiration to all women through her products. Her products are luxurious and of great quality but are still cheap. She also makes sure that all ingredients used are safe and that all her products are cruelty-free. The products are capable of enhancing everyone’s inner beauty. Apart from nail polish, she also has collections of makeups, perfumes, and accessories.
8. Scotch Naturals
Founded in 2010 by Ginny Cardenas, Scotch Naturals’ products are water-based, hypoallergenic, nontoxic, paraben-free, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free. It has 15 shades to date and it makes use of the Naturalaq™ technology to make the colours bright and vivid.
9. SpaRitual
SpaRitual was founded in 2004 by Shel Pink, who has already been exposed to the organic way of living at an early age. She seeks to promote alternative and healthier methods of self-care by creating products that are cruelty-free, vegan, and sustainable. She makes sure that her products can help people feel good about themselves. The name of the colours of her nail polish products are fun and positive. There’s ‘infinite possibility’, ‘first light’, ‘engaged’, ‘poetry in motion’, ‘eternal wellness’, and ‘growing young’, among others.
10. 1143 H20 Nail Polish
1143 H20 Nail Polish offers nail polish products that are water-based and breathable, and don’t contain toxic chemicals and toxic smell. Their website’s not accessible anymore, though, and you won’t be able to find their products on any other online stores. But if you find them in the local market, don’t hesitate to grab one, or even more!
11. Pacifica
Pacifica is a makeup brand that also has a wide range of vegan nail polish products. They aim to produce products made from high quality materials and safe ingredients and they make sure that their products are free from animal ingredients, parabens, mineral oil, petroleum, and other toxic chemicals, as well as are gluten-free, vegan, and cruelty-free. Pacifica was founded by Brook Harvey-Taylor in 1996. They have been in the industry for 2 decades! Apart from nail polish, they also sell skincare products, sun care products, perfumes, and gift sets.
12. Wet n Wild
Wet n Wild is one the best brands in the United States. Although their products aren’t chemical-free, they are still guaranteed safe to use as they make sure that they only put enough amount of chemicals on them. The brand has been awarded by Allure, Cosmopolitan, and Good Housekeeping, among others. They have also been used by different Hollywood celebrities, such as Meryl Streep, Paris Hilton, Claire Danes, and many others. You can find Wet n Wild products on Discount Beauty Boutique.
13. LVX
LVX is a luxurious nail polish brand that has wide collections of nontoxic nail products that are free of parabens, xylene, gluten, camphor, and many others. There are several colours to choose from. In fact, they update their catalogue according to the current season and they make sure that their products follow the trend so women won’t have to settle and will have a lot of options to choose from. There are some that are glittery, bright, nude, dark, and glossy, among others.
14. Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc.
Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc. uses natural ingredients extracted from both land and sea. Their products are sustainable, vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free, and they make sure that each product enhances everyone’s natural beauty. The brand was founded by Gabriel De Santino in 1992 and under it are other brands such as Gabriel, Zuzu Luxe, and Clean Kids Naturally. Apart from nail polish, Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc. also sells skincare products, makeups, makeup tools, and other beauty-related items.
15. Manic Panic
Manic Panic began its operation in 1977 and ever since, its aim has always been to make cruelty-free and vegan products available in the market. It was founded by Tish and Snooky Bellomo and its focus is its hair colour products that have already been tried by Hollywood celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Cyndi Lauper, and Rihanna, among others. If you buy products from Manic Panic, you’ll also help many people. The owners donate 15% of their annual profits to charities.
Deal:
- Sale on selected items
16. Milani Cosmetics
Milani Cosmetics was founded in 2002 by Ralph Bijou and Laurie Minc and its name was inspired by the city of Milan. They have a wide range of unique shades and colours and it’s the reason why they became popular worldwide. From the lightest skin tone to the darkest, they have it. Their products are very pigmented and have great quality. Apart from nail products, they have lip products, eye products, makeup tools, and so on. All of their products are guaranteed cruelty-free. You can find Milani Cosmetics nail polish products on eBay.
17. Urban Decay
Urban Decay is a global brand that was founded by Pat Holmes, Sandy Lerner, Wende Zomnir, and David Soward in 1996. The brand aims to promote the use of makeup as self-expression rather than as cover for flaws, and their most famous product is their Naked Collection. Their products are long-lasting, waterproof, and pigmented, and the colour choices are strong. They have been given the Best Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Line award by the People for the Treatment of Animals (PETA) in 2009.
18. Furless Cosmetics
Furless Cosmetics’ main goal is to boost women’s self-esteem through their products that are made from good quality materials that are also cruelty-free. Their main product is their synthetic brushes that they claim are softer and much better than animal fur. Nonetheless, they also sell makeups and, of course, nail polish products. All their products are hypoallergenic and vegan.
Deals:
- Get 20% off when you use the code: JORDI
- Create an account and get 20 welcome points
- Free shipping on orders over AU$60 (Australia)
- Sign up to their newsletter and get AU$5 discount
- Get 20% discount on all orders if you’re a beauty blogger
19. Deborah Lippmann
Deborah Lippmann is popular among celebrities, like Scarlett Johansson, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, and Gwyneth Paltrow, and has already been featured on different online magazines, such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Elle, among others. She always makes sure that her products follow the trend, and she even hired a chemist to help her with the formulations of her products. She also collaborates with her celebrity customers, and some of the collections she has released in collaboration with them include Sarah Smile (Jessica Parker), Bad Romance (Lady Gaga), and Walk Away Renée (Renée Zellweger).
20. Barry M
Barry M was founded in 1982 by Barry Mero who noticed then that there were no cosmetics in the market that offer vivid and bold colours. His products are vegan, cruelty-free, and affordable and they are made from high quality materials. Apart from nail products, he also sells makeups, accessories, and gift sets. Barry M doesn’t ship to Australia anymore due to shipping regulations but you can also find the products in Adore Beauty.
21. Oribe
Founded by Daniel Kaner and Teyva Finger, Oribe is a brand focused on hair care. But apart from hair products, they also have makeups, perfumes, skincare products, and nail polish products. All of them are vegan, paraben-free, sulfate-free, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and the list goes on. They also use natural ingredients and the ingredients used for each product are all indicated in the packaging. Their nail polish products only have 9 colours available.
22. Pixi
Pixi is popular worldwide. It was founded by Petra Strand and it has been in the industry for over 20 years now. Her products are formulated with natural ingredients that are safe for everyone to use on their body and she makes sure that each product can bring out the natural beauty of all. You can find 26 colours of nail polish in her online store. If you want to order directly from her store, Pixi UK ships internationally.
23. Pretty Serious Cosmetics
Pretty Serious Cosmetics aims to bring back the makeup style during the ’80s and the ’90s through their products that are formulated with safe ingredients. All their products are cruelty-free, formaldehyde-free, and vegan and they are made to bring joy to the people who are going to use them. Their range includes glittery, matte, and shimmery.
Deals:
- Free shipping on orders above AU$50 (Australia)
- 50% off on selected items
24. Sonia Kashuk
Sonia Kashuk was a makeup artist who established her own brand in the late 1990s, launching over 100 products on Target. Her products are cheap but have great quality, and she releases collections for every season. You can find her products on eBay.
25. Smith & Cult
Smith & Cult’s products are paraben-free, cruelty-free, and phthalate-free. They are made with high-tech formulas, making them durable and long-lasting. They make sure that their products suit every personality type and that they adhere to the changes so they won’t be left out. They seek innovation. Their nail polish products have simple but elegant packaging.
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