China Glaze Review, Is China Glaze Non-Toxic?
China Glaze averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 China Glaze products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark.
China Glaze grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Does China Glaze have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from China Glaze Good or better, best-graded first
China Glaze
China Glaze Ice
- nail lacquer (organic polymer film-formers, resins, solvents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) / solvent inhalation, Toluene, xylene, and other solvents are present in…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
China Glaze
Mega Pigment Nail Lacquer Holographic
- Nitrocellulose-based lacquer with holographic pigments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Solvent inhalation (toluene, xylene), Nitrocellulose lacquers require volatile organic solvents for…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
China Glaze
Glowing Petals Glossy Nail Lacquer
- Nitrocellulose lacquer base with resins and pigments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solvent inhalation, Nitrocellulose lacquers typically contain toluene…
5 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
China Glaze
Nail Lacquer
- nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (nail lacquer)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOC) and solvent inhalation, Nail lacquer release toluene, xylene, and other…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
China Glaze
Nail Polish
- Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, pigments (typical nail polish)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalate plasticizers (dibutyl phthalate/DBP or similar), China Glaze does not disclose plasticizer type…
5 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
China Glaze
You're Too Sweet Nail Lacquer
- Nitrocellulose lacquer (nail polish base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in solvent package, Nitrocellulose polishes release toluene, xylene, and…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
China Glaze
Twisted Sister Nail Polish
- Lacquer-based nail polish (likely acrylate/resin blend, color pigments)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) / solvent inhalation, Lacquer-based polishes release toluene, xylene, and…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
China Glaze
China Glaze Nail
- nitrocellulose lacquer & resin film (nail lacquer)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) inhalation during application, Nitrocellulose lacquers release acetone, ethyl…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories China Glaze sells
Piggy Paint
Basecoat & Sealer Nail Polish
- Water-based organic pigments and plant-derived resins
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Piggy Paint
Nail Polish Piggy Paint
- water-based pigmented lacquer
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from resins and solvents
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Piggy Paint
Showstopper Nail Polish Set
- organic pigments, plant-based resins, water-based lacquer
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
China Glaze and PFAS, common questions
- Does China Glaze have PFAS?
- China Glaze averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 China Glaze products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is China Glaze non-toxic?
- China Glaze Ice is the highest-graded China Glaze product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which China Glaze products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded China Glaze products we have scored are China Glaze Ice, China Glaze Mega Pigment Nail Lacquer Holographic, China Glaze Glowing Petals Glossy Nail Lacquer. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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