A couple of questions

Is Essie 10 free?

Essie insists on keeping this list of banned ingredients on the shorter side instead of opting for 10-free or beyond. "We are taking a stance and keeping our 'free-of' lists simple and straightforward," states a press release from the brand.Jan 12, 2021

Is Essie nail polish free?

Like OPI, Essie is considered “3-free” (free of toluene, formaldehyde, and DPB) but it also has several ingredients we aren't fans of.

Are all Essie polishes 8-free?

Essie has reformulated its products. Now, all of its nail polishes are vegan and eight-free. Beloved nail polish brand Essie is now vegan.

What is 10 free nail polish?

10-Free polish does not contain formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, camphor, formaldehyde resin, xylene and don't contain parabens, fragrances, phthalates, and animal ingredients.

Is 10 free nail polish safe?

This ingredient is suspected of causing developmental and reproductive toxicity. Camphor is a fragrant resin still included in many nail products, but it can cause headaches, nausea and dizziness in high amounts.

How toxic is nail polish?

Formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, and toluene can also cause allergic contact dermatitis. Camphor is an oil that has been long used as a topical remedy for various conditions, but can be toxic if consumed by mouth. Studies have shown that chemicals in nail polish can be absorbed into the body.

How long does Essie nail polish stay on?

For best results, follow up with Essie's Gel Couture Top Coat to protect the nails — when used together, Essie's two-step system can last up to two weeks with no chips or cracks.

How many coats of nail polish are in a bottle?

To empty a 14ml bottle of nail polish, you'd have to layer 5 fingers 147 times. Let that sink in. One hundred forty seven. That's 735 coats if you're doing it on one finger.