Orly Review, Is Orly Non-Toxic?
Orly averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Orly products graded as of October 2026, and all 8 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Orly 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 Orly have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Orly Good or better, best-graded first
Orly
Breathable Orly
- nail polish (organic solvents, resins, pigments)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOC) from solvents, Nail polish, including Breathable Orly, releases organic…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Orly
Breathable
- water-based nail polish (claimed breathable film)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and respiratory irritants, Water-based polish still releases minor…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Orly
Ephemeral Nail Lacquer
- organic nitrocellulose lacquer (standard nail polish)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvent package, Standard nitrocellulose lacquers release xylene and…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Orly
Nail Lacquer
- Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (standard nail lacquer formula)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalate plasticizers (DBP/DEHP), Standard nail lacquers commonly contain dibutyl phthalate (DBP) or…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Orly
Snow Worries Nail Lacquer
- Nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer with plasticizers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solvent exposure, Nitrocellulose lacquers require acetone, toluene, or…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Orly
White Rainbow Confetti Nail Polish
- nail lacquer with pigments and resins
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic solvent inhalation (xylene, toluene, acetone), Standard nail polish formulations release…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Orly
In The Limelight Nail Lacquer
- Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) / solvent inhalation, Nitrocellulose lacquers release toluene, xylene…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Orly
Nail Lacquer Orly
- Nail polish resin/film formers (proprietary blend)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and solvent exposure, Conventional nail lacquers, including Orly, rely on…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Orly 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.
Orly and PFAS, common questions
- Does Orly have PFAS?
- Orly averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Orly 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 Orly non-toxic?
- Breathable Orly is the highest-graded Orly 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 Orly products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Orly products we have scored are Breathable Orly, ORLY Breathable, Orly Ephemeral Nail Lacquer. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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