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Vegan Nail Polish From Brands That Don’t Test on Animals

Treating yourself to a home manicure is a great way to practice self-care. Unfortunately, not all nail polishes are created equal. Some cosmetics companies still pay for unnecessary and inhumane tests on animals, which involve dripping substances into their eyes, smearing products onto their shaved or scraped skin, or forcing them to ingest or inhale huge quantities of chemicals. After the tests are done, the animals are usually killed. The rabbits, mice, rats, and others simply want to live without being subjected to cruel experiments.

Luckily, having cute nails without supporting tests on animals is easier than ever. Just look for these PETA-approved brands, which are widely available—some even in drugstores!

Holo Taco

Cristine Rotenberg of Simply Nailogical is the queen of natural nail care, so it makes sense that she would have her own line of shimmery top coats and nail-care essentials.

wet n wild

One of the most widely available and affordable cosmetics lines, wet n wild’s nail polish selection is a no-brainer.

YAPA

These professional nail lacquers are nontoxic, with none of the 16 harmful chemicals commonly found in nail polish.

786 Cosmetics

This 13-free halal nail polish is inspired by beautiful countries around the world, so there’s a perfect shade for every skin tone.

L.A. Girl

Gel-like vegan nail polish at Rite Aid that can look like this?! Who can teach us how to do this?

NCLA

Luxury nail lacquers that are vegan and not tested on animals!

Pacifica

Be still, our compassionate hearts. Vegan everything.

100% Pure

“Sugar and spice and everything nice”—100% Pure does it right by focusing on natural ingredients, even in its nail polish.

Beauty Without Cruelty

This nail polish line is called Attitude, and has plenty of it.

LVX

Clean. Sustainable. Vegan. Gluten-free. Clearly made of unicorn magic.

Ella+Mila

This company is dedicated entirely to nail polish—vegan nail polish. That’s it. No more. Nothing else.

Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc.

Originally just an organic skincare company, Gabriel Cosmetics has evolved to include vegan cosmetics—and nail polish!

 

L.A. Colors

From bold colors to softer shades, this line has it all.

Milani Cosmetics

Not just polish—from eyeliner and lipstick to blush, Milani has your cosmetics needs covered. And a ton of its stuff is vegan to boot!

Mineral Fusion

This company offers an artful fusion of pretty with cruelty-free in a perfectly balanced way.

MO Nails

Create amazing nail art with MO Nails‘ long-lasting Gel Polishes.

HOOPLA

HOOPLA nail polishes create a luxurious manicure experience. All its products are 10-free, safe for all ages, and made in the USA.


By purchasing cosmetics from companies that don’t test on animals, you’ll demonstrate that there’s a demand for these types of products. Until all cosmetics companies stop animal testing, vote with your dollars. To find out whether your favorite brands test on animals, check out our full database.

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