Cruelty-Free and Vegan Nail Polish Brands

Looking for vegan and cruelty-free nail polish? Unfortunately, a lot of popular nail polish brands are not cruelty-free including Sally Hansen, OPI, Essie, and more. Fortunately, there are lots of vegan and cruelty-free nail polish products available. Before we get into some vegan and cruelty-free nail polish options, here is a quick breakdown of the terms cruelty-free and vegan and the difference between them.

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What does vegan mean?

Vegan simply means a product has no animal by-products in it. This can apply to food, clothing, beauty products, and many other products.

What is cruelty-free?

Cruelty-free means a product hasn’t been tested on animals. This includes everything from the beginning stages up to the final product. It also means a brand is not selling its products in a country where they are required to be tested, by law.

What is the difference between vegan and cruelty-free?

A product can be vegan but not cruelty-free and vice versa. Many cruelty-free products still contain animal byproducts. Some products can be vegan and not include any animal byproducts, but still be tested on animals.

What are some nonvegan ingredients?

The most common nonvegan ingredients in beauty products include beeswax, lanolin, carmine, fur, and silk. Other ingredients could be animal-derived as well so it is always a smart idea to ask the brand to verify if a product is vegan. Even if a product looks vegan, if there are any questionable ingredients, it is always smart to ask the brand to verify.

Refer to the page “What is Vegan and Cruelty-Free?” for an even further breakdown of the term cruelty-free.