The 10 Best Vegan Nail Polish Brands

Keep your nails looking Instagram-ready with these cruelty-free polishes.

By VegOut Editorial Team

Plant-based publication since 2016 · Editorial team across food, lifestyle, and human-behavior writing

Published Nov 13, 2023 · Updated Apr 12, 2025

Edited by the VegOut Editorial Team · Editorial standards

Fashion & Beauty

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Keep your nails looking Instagram-ready with these cruelty-free polishes.

Discover a cruelty-free realm of glamour with our roundup of the top 10 vegan nail polish brands. From Orly's bold hues to Ella + Mila's chic choices, these brands redefine beauty by offering vibrant, long-lasting colors without compromising on ethics. Join us on a journey through the conscious and stylish world of vegan nail polishes—where every manicure is a statement of compassion and fashion.

ORLY

ORLY takes the lead with its vibrant and extensive range of vegan nail polishes. From bold hues to subtle neutrals, ORLY's cruelty-free formulas deliver on both style and ethics.

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Ella + Mila

Elevate your nail game with Ella + Mila's trendy shades and eco-friendly ethos. This brand not only offers a stunning color palette but also boasts a commitment to being 17-free, making it a go-to for conscious consumers.

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Zoya

Zoya stands out for its long-lasting, toxin-free nail polishes. With an impressive array of colors, this brand combines fashion-forward choices with a commitment to keeping harmful chemicals far from your fingertips.

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Tenoverten

Tenoverten marries clean beauty with high-performance, vegan nail polish. Known for its chip-resistant formulas, this brand ensures your nails look flawless while adhering to vegan and cruelty-free principles.

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Olive & June

Olive & June offers a colorful collection of vegan nail polishes that cater to every style preference. Their trendy shades and commitment to animal-friendly products make them a standout choice for the conscious consumer.

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Manucurist

Unleash your creativity with Manucurist's vegan nail polishes. This brand not only provides an extensive color range but also prioritizes cruelty-free practices, allowing you to express yourself guilt-free.

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Cote

Cote's vegan nail polishes bring a touch of elegance to your fingertips. The brand's commitment to quality and cruelty-free formulations makes it a favorite among those seeking sophistication without compromise.

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Essie

Essie, an iconic name in the nail industry, doesn't disappoint with its vegan offerings. From classic reds to trendy pastels, Essie's cruelty-free polishes cater to every nail aesthetic.

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Habit Cosmetics

Habit Cosmetics combines style and sustainability seamlessly. With a range of on-trend shades, this brand's vegan nail polishes are perfect for those who want to make cruelty-free beauty a habit.

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Pleasing

Wrapping up our list is Harry Styles' Pleasing, a brand that lives up to its name. Pleasing's vegan nail polishes not only pamper your nails with gorgeous colors but also satisfy your ethical beauty cravings, making every manicure a pleasurable experience.

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VegOut Editorial Team

Plant-based publication since 2016 · Editorial team across food, lifestyle, and human-behavior writing

VegOut launched in 2016 as a plant-based dining voice and has grown into a digital lifestyle publication for conscious living. Our editorial team covers what we eat, how we live, and how we think — from chef-driven recipes and sustainable travel to the psychology of relationships, generational shifts, and emotional resilience. We publish for a readership ranging from committed vegans to the curiously conscious, all united by a philosophy of impact over identity. We’re anti-dogma, pro-progress, and we believe the planet doesn’t need a few people doing conscious living perfectly — it needs millions of people doing it imperfectly.

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