Mavala Review, Is Mavala Non-Toxic?
Mavala averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Mavala products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Mavala 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 Mavala have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Mavala Good or better, best-graded first
Mavala
002 Protective Base Coat
- Nitrocellulose, resins, solvents (typical nail polish base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Inhalation, Typical nitrocellulose base coats contain toluene, xylene, and…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Mavala
Mava Strong
- nail polish (solvent-based lacquer with resins)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compound (VOC) inhalation, Solvent-based lacquers like Mava Strong release toluene, xylene…
5 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Mavala
Mavala Nail
- nail lacquer/polish (likely nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalate plasticizers (dibutyl phthalate / DBP and similar), Mavala does not disclose phthalate status on…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Mavala
Riga Mini Nail Polish
- organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid nail lacquer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Solvents (toluene, xylene), Standard lacquer polishes including Mavala Riga Mini contain…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Mavala
Mini Color Nail Polish
- Organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid lacquer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic solvent exposure (toluene, xylene, acetone), Standard in all conventional nail polish…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Mavala
Mini Bio-Color Nail Polish 5ml
- organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid lacquer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic solvent exposure (ethyl acetate, toluene, butyl acetate), All traditional nail lacquers…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Mavala
Nail Polish
- organic film-forming resins (typical nail lacquer)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Solvent (VOC) Inhalation, Standard nail lacquers release toluene, xylene, and acetone during…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Mavala
Vernis à Ongles Light 5 ml
- nail polish lacquer (typical formula, resins, solvents, plasticizers)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) from solvents, Standard nail lacquer formulas release toluene, xylene…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Mavala 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.
Mavala and PFAS, common questions
- Does Mavala have PFAS?
- Mavala averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Mavala 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 Mavala non-toxic?
- Mavala 002 Protective Base Coat is the highest-graded Mavala 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 Mavala products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Mavala products we have scored are Mavala 002 Protective Base Coat, Mavala Mava Strong, Mavala Nail. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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