I admit I’m not one of those women who gets a professional manicure every few weeks (augh, the fumes!) and has perfect nails. That’s kind of the point… If you’re going to paint your nails at home, and if you try to live a non-toxic lifestyle, you want to know the best natural, safe, non-toxic nail polish that really works.
When I do a product review, I always go all out. That’s why my daughter, some friends and I tested two dozen+ natural nail polish brands.
This nail polish ranked in the lowest level compared to the others, and you can read my full review below to see why it was so horrible.
First, if you’re curious why you shouldn’t just grab any old national brand at the drugstore, be sure to educate yourself on why choosing safe nail polishes is so important.
You can also check out our comprehensive review of non-toxic nail polishes with plenty of progression pictures of how they all chipped off or stayed on over a week’s time.
And if you’d like a non-toxic nail polish for your daughter, I did a separate review of the safest nail polish for kids. These might not stay on as well, but they have the least odor possible.
Natural Nail Polish Review
Defy & Inspire Nail Lacquer
Product Name: Wear-Resistant Nail Lacquer
Product Description:
5-Free: No DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin or Camphor
Shop: So expensive!!! The few reviews are pretty poor, we skipped purchasing online. Available at Target (according to this it’s Target’s line)
Ingredients: N/A. Tried calling corporate. Got someone who seemed like he was trying to be helpful the first time, he asked me to hang on but the call disconnected before I got an answer. Tried calling back twice, but couldn’t get through to a human.
EWG Rating: N/A From the public: Very few online reviews, one blog review said it wasn’t very long-lasting
Brand: Defy & Inspire
Details:
9-Free: No DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, Propyl-paraben, Butyl- paraben, Phthalates, Formaldehyde-donors, nor Nonylphenol ethoxylate
Shop: A few colors available on Amazon. It’s a Target brand, so look for it in store or online there. Around $8-$10.
Ingredients: N/A. Tried calling corporate. Got someone who seemed like he was trying to be helpful the first time, he asked me to hang on but the call disconnected before I got an answer. Tried calling back twice, but couldn’t get through to a human.
EWG Rating: N/A
From the public:
- Very few online reviews, one blog review said it wasn’t very long-lasting
Pros
- easy to find at Target
Cons
- few reviews
- rumored to not be long-lasting
- no knowledge of ingredients
Is This the Right Non-Toxic Nail Polish for You?
Even though a lot of proven toxic ingredients are missing in all the nail polish brands I reviewed, including this one, we still have to remember that we don’t know what we don’t know.
There’s always new research coming out, and it seems that scientists discover another problem with personal care product ingredients every day. I prefer to err on the side of caution and use these natural nail polish products in moderation, especially those that have a little more odor than others, which is usually unavoidable for true long-lasting nail polish.
Remember to check out the full review of non-toxic nail polishes to find your best new brand.
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