Nail Polish, Quiet Time, Beige vs Studio Matte Overlacquer: which is safer?
MAC Studio Matte Overlacquer is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
MAC
Nail Polish, Quiet Time, Beige
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
ReportedVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solvent inhalation
PossibleDibutyl phthalate (DBP) and plasticizers
PossibleFragrance allergens and irritation
Our pick
MAC
Studio Matte Overlacquer
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleAlcohol inhalation from spray
PossibleFragrance allergens and sensitizers
PossibleResin irritation on compromised skin
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solvent inhalation, Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and plasticizers, Fragrance allergens and irritation and Skin and nail bed absorption during application on the MAC and not on the MAC.
- We flag Alcohol inhalation from spray, Fragrance allergens and sensitizers and Resin irritation on compromised skin on the MAC and not on the MAC.
- The MAC is nail polish, organic pigments and resins where the MAC is liquid cosmetic spray, alcohol and resin based, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
Both products run through the same public rubric: 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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