Morgan Taylor · Nail Polish & Top Coat
Morgan Taylor Under The Stars Nail Lacquer
No red flags found, but no transparency on PFAS either; lower risk if formulation details matter less.
This standard lacquer has no public PFAS disclosure or certifications. Nail polishes occasionally contain fluorinated compounds in film-formers or additives, though no specific PFAS signals appear documented for this product.
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Material
nail lacquer/polish (likely acrylates, resins, solvents)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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Is Morgan Taylor Under The Stars Nail Lacquer non-toxic? What it is made of
Morgan Taylor Under The Stars is a conventional nail lacquer, a suspension of film-forming resins (likely acrylates or nitrocellulose), plasticizers, and volatile organic solvents (acetone, ethyl acetate, toluene, xylene). These solvents evaporate during drying; the resins remain as a hard coating on the nail. The formulation is typical for the mass-market cosmetics category and does not use unusual or historically problematic binders. No heavy-metal pigments or talc contamination has been documented for this brand.
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.
Volatile organic solvents (inhalation risk)
Acetone, toluene, and xylene in nail lacquers are CNS irritants at high exposure; risk is low with adequate ventilation and short application time. No data specific to Morgan Taylor formulation, but solvent profiles are standard for the category.
Allergic sensitization to acrylates or resins
Standard lacquer resins can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals, but this is a general category risk, not unique to Morgan Taylor. Pre-existing acrylic nail allergies may cross-react with lacquer polymers.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
1,4-dioxane (processing contaminant in surfactants)
No documented 1,4-dioxane contamination in Morgan Taylor products. This contaminant is primarily a concern in personal care products with polyethoxylated surfactants; nail lacquers rely on solvents, not surfactants, making this hazard unlikely.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Nail lacquers do not typically use formaldehyde-releasing preservatives; no public record of this hazard in Morgan Taylor polishes. Formaldehyde concern is elevated in nail hardeners, not standard lacquers.
Source, ATSDR ↗Lead
No recall or testing data indicates metal contamination in Morgan Taylor nail lacquers. Pigment regulation in cosmetics is relatively strict in North America; high-saturation colors carry marginally higher risk, but this is not brand-specific.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Morgan Taylor (owned by Coty, Inc.) does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing, PFAS status, or third-party safety certifications on this product line. The brand has no recorded recalls or safety violations specific to nail lacquers. Coty has published limited corporate sustainability statements but does not provide consumer-facing transparency on formulation hazards or PFAS avoidance. No independent certifications (cruelty-free, vegan, clean beauty) are marketed for this line.
How it compares in its category
Morgan Taylor occupies the mid-tier cosmetics segment; its safety profile is indistinguishable from most drugstore nail polishes. Brands like OPI, Sally Hansen, and Zoya operate in the same formulation space. Some competitors (e.g., Ella+Mila, Zoya) actively market 'non-toxic' or 'clean' formulations with reduced solvent loads, but Morgan Taylor does not pursue this positioning. The PFAS grade of 65/100 is neutral for the category; most conventional nail lacquers do not disclose PFAS status.
If you buy it
Apply in well-ventilated spaces (open windows or exhaust fan) to minimize inhalation of evaporating solvents. Avoid skin contact; wear gloves if sensitive. Replace the bottle cap tightly after each use to prevent solvent loss and hardening. Discontinue use if redness, swelling, or persistent irritation develops around the cuticle or skin. Nail lacquer does not require special storage but should be kept away from heat and children.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Morgan Taylor has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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