Finally: 10 Natural Nail Polish That Won't Chip or Dull (2024)

The world of natural nail polish can be confusing as hell. Brands are always throwing around terms like "non-toxic," "free-from," and "clean"—but it's hard to know what all that lingo even means if you're new to the clean beauty scene. For the most part, conventional nail brands make nail polishes that are 3-free—which means they're made without the "toxic trio" (aka formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate). But natural nail polish brands take things a step further by creating ultra-safe, eco-friendly formulas that are 7-free, 9-free, and even 10-free. Whaa? Yup.

Here's a quickie breakdown of what it all means:

• 7-free: No formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, or xylene
• 9-free: No parabens, acetone, formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, or xylene
• 10-free: No TPHP, parabens, acetone, formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, or xylene

So now that you know what's what, go ahead and check out these 10 best natural nail polishes, below. From sheer pinks to sparkly metallics, there is truly a perfect option for everyone.

If you didn't know better, you'd think two coats of this bright-rednatural nail polish were actually gels. The ultra-shiny, 10-free formula is proven to last without chipping or dulling for up to 10 days. I mean, what more could you ask for?

I've been using drugstore nail polish brand Sally Hansen for years, so when I heard they were launching a plant-based 16-free (!!) nail polish, you better believe I was stoked. This slate-graywears just as well as the brand's other traditionalpolishes, but is made without any of the questionable ingredients.

I just discovered this natural nail polish brand a few weeks ago, and I've been obsessedever since. Cirque Colors nail polishes are non-toxic, 10-free, and come in a variety of ultra-trendy and eye-catching shades (like this moodyholographicblack).

Not only is this natural nail polish from Pacific affordable, it's 7-free and 100 percent vegan and cruelty-free too. I'm personallywearing this muted greenshade on my nailsfor the fall and winter months.

I love using Tenoverten's natural nail polishes (especially this soft purple shade)to try and recreate the NYC-based nailsalon'snon-toxicmanis and pedis at home. Named after different streets in Manhattan, every lacquer in the line is8-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Another incredible wellness-focused NYC nail salon with their own line of natural polishes? Sundays. This deep, ocean-blue shade is 10-free and non-toxic, but totally pro-quality (aka it won't chip or look streaky).

Each one ofCôte's 100+ natural nail polishes (including this metallic rose gold shade) is free-from all the unwanted nasties you'd find in some traditional nail polishes—plus they're all vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free too.

Idk what I love more,this natural nail polish'spretty, sheer pinkshade or the fact that the 16-free formula is infused with strengthening botanicals that help improve the health of your nails with continued use.

Thisultra-dark red nail polish from indie brand Rooted Woman is basically the clean version of Essie's iconic Wicked shade. It's non-toxic, ethically made, and a total staple for all your winter manis and pedis.

is one of the best nail polish brands out there—natural or not. The salon-quality lacquers go on smooth without streaks or lumps and are 7-free too. Don't sleep on this universally flattering pink shade, plz.