Cosmetics Mac Nail Lacquer Polish Over-Accessorized (Pink Gold Glitter ) Boxed vs Nail Polish: which is safer?
Mac Nail Polish is our pick, better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
MAC
Cosmetics Mac Nail Lacquer Polish Over-Accessorized (Pink Gold Glitter ) Boxed
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
LikelyVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solvent inhalation
PossiblePhthalate plasticizers
PossibleHeavy metals in synthetic pigments and mica
Our pick
MAC
Nail Polish
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleFormaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
PossibleHeavy metals in colorants and pigments
ReportedVolatile organic compounds (VOC) and respiratory irritation
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solvent inhalation, Phthalate plasticizers, Heavy metals in synthetic pigments and mica and Formaldehyde-releaser resins on the MAC and not on the MAC.
- We flag Formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, Heavy metals in colorants and pigments, Volatile organic compounds (VOC) and respiratory irritation and Contact allergens and sensitization on the MAC and not on the MAC.
- The MAC is nitrocellulose, plasticizers, pigments, resins where the MAC is water-based nail polish, pigments, resins, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- These two are level, close enough that price and fit should decide it rather than our grade.
Both products run through the same public rubric, which covers materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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