Ella+Mila · Nail Polish & Top Coat
ella+mila Nail Polish mommy&me set
Lower risk choice, but the brand provides no PFAS verification.
This organic nail polish shows no public PFAS concern or brand statement about it. Standard nail lacquers do not typically require PFAS in their chemistry.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
nail polish (organic solvents, resins, pigments)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Is ella+mila Nail Polish mommy&me set non-toxic? What it is made of
Nail polish is a suspension of organic solvents (typically toluene, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate), film-forming resins, plasticizers, and pigments or colorants. The solvents evaporate during application and drying, leaving a hardened polymer coating on the nail. Pigments and dyes in the polish are the primary source of heavy metal concern; resins and plasticizers can sometimes contain formaldehyde releasers or hormone-active chemicals if not carefully formulated.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Lead
Nail polish pigments and colorants can contain heavy metals, particularly in red, orange, and yellow shades. No public test results or heavy metal limits have been disclosed by Ella+Mila for this specific product line.
Source, ATSDR ↗Solvent vapor exposure (toluene, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate)
Even 'non-toxic' or '10-Free' formulas contain volatile organic solvents that evaporate during application and drying. Acute inhalation can cause dizziness, headache, and respiratory irritation, especially in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some formaldehyde-releasing preservatives or cross-linking resins may still be present in products marketed as 'formaldehyde-free' if they only exclude added formaldehyde but allow releasers. Ella+Mila does not publish detailed resin or preservative chemistry.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Nail polish often contains fragrance to mask solvent odor. Fragrance ingredients are not individually listed and may include allergens such as limonene or linalool. The mommy and me set may use milder fragrance profiles, but ingredient transparency is not provided.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Phthalate plasticizers (if present)
Ella+Mila claims to exclude dibutyl phthalate (DBP); however, the brand does not disclose whether other phthalates (such as diethyl phthalate in fragrance, or dimethyl phthalate) are used. No recalls or violations on record for this product.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Ella+Mila markets itself as a non-toxic nail polish line and has published a "10-Free" or similar claim (avoiding common chemicals like toluene, dibutyl phthalate, and formaldehyde). However, the brand does not publicly disclose third-party test results, PFAS testing methodology, or heavy metal limits for pigments. No significant recalls or safety controversies have been established in public records for this brand's nail polish products.
How it compares in its category
Ella+Mila occupies the mid-market premium segment, positioned above mass-market brands (which often contain the full chemical load) but below luxury indie or professional-only lines that may pursue stricter certification. Most mainstream brands do not test or publish PFAS data; Ella+Mila's 75/100 PFAS score reflects lower PFAS risk relative to the category average, though the brand offers no independent verification of its formulation claims.
If you buy it
Apply in a well-ventilated area to minimize solvent vapor inhalation; the mommy and me set likely includes age-appropriate smaller bottles or brush sizes for children, but do not allow children under 3 to apply or ingest polish. Avoid contact with skin and eyes; wash hands thoroughly after use. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight to prevent cap sealing failure and solvent evaporation. Replace polish if separation or thickening occurs, as reformulation with excess solvent can increase hazardous vapor exposure.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Ella+Mila has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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