Julep Review, Is Julep Non-Toxic?
Julep averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Julep products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Julep 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 Julep have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Julep Good or better, best-graded first
Julep
#83 Vintage Julep - Nail Stamping Color (5 Free Formula)
- nitrocellulose, pigments, resins (standard nail lacquer)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (residual solvents), 5-free formulation removes major culprits (toluene, camphor…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Julep
Nail Color - Reece (pack Of 1) - Please See Pictures
- Nail polish (organic solvent base, pigments, resins)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) / solvent inhalation, Nail polish lacquer releases organic solvents (ethyl…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Julep
Nail Polish Gem Collection 2014 Complete Set Of 12 Full Size
- nail lacquer (pigments, resins, solvents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Solvent inhalation (toluene, ethyl acetate, xylene), Standard nail lacquer solvents are volatile and can…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Julep
Color Treat Birthstone Collection Nail Polish
- nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers (standard nail lacquer)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) / Solvent inhalation, Nitrocellulose lacquers inherently release toluene…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Julep
Nail Color Polish
- nail polish lacquer (film-forming resin blend)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic solvents (toluene, xylene, n-butyl acetate), Typical nail lacquers contain these solvents at…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Julep
Nail Polish - Choose Your Color
- Nail polish (typical, nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, solvents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic solvents (toluene, xylene, ethyl acetate) - inhalation risk, Julep's 5-free claim excludes…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Julep
Zodiac Collection Nail Polish
- nail polish (formulation not disclosed)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs, Julep does not disclose whether this Zodiac Collection contains formaldehyde or…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Julep
Mint Julep Gel Polish #039
- gel polish (acrylate resin base, pigments, solvents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvents, Gel polishes release ethyl acetate, methyl methacrylate, and…
5 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Julep 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.
Julep and PFAS, common questions
- Does Julep have PFAS?
- Julep averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Julep 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 Julep non-toxic?
- #83 Vintage Julep - Nail Stamping Color (5 Free Formula) is the highest-graded Julep 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 Julep products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Julep products we have scored are #83 Vintage Julep - Nail Stamping Color (5 Free Formula), Julep Nail Color - Reece (pack Of 1) - Please See Pictures, Julep Nail Polish Gem Collection 2014 Complete Set Of 12 Full Size. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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