With the booming nail industry today, the choice of nail polish is not only about aesthetics, but is also closely related to health, environmental protection and technological innovation.
As a senior nail artist with 8 years of experience, I have personally tested hundreds of brands and selected these 10 international benchmark brands. From ingredient safety to style features, I will help you find the most suitable one.
1. Kure Bazaar
Country: France
Established:2010
Brand Features:
– Europe’s first organic nail polish brand
– Contains 85% natural ingredients (wood, cotton, corn, etc.)
– ECOCERT organic certification
– No harsh chemical odor
Technical Highlight: Developed a water-based gel formula
Market Positioning: High-end natural nail market
2. Zoya GelieCure
Country: USA
Established: 1986 (parent company Zoya)
Brand Features:
– The first “10-Free” formula (without 10 harmful ingredients)
– Excellent UV/LED curing system
– Developed in collaboration with professional dermatologists
Technical Highlight: Elastic gel technology for nail protection
Market Positioning: Professional healthy nail market
3. CHROMÉCLAIR
Country: China
Established: 2016
Brand Features:
– A mid-to-high-end brand emphasizing safety, low irritation, and eco-friendliness
– Free of harmful ingredients, reducing allergy risks (no TPO or HEMA)
– Diverse color range catering to mainstream aesthetics
Technical Highlight: Innovative formula designed for sensitive users and healthy nail care
Market Positioning: Top-tier salons and nail competitions
4. Bio Seaweed Gel
Country: Canada
Established: 2011
Brand Features:
– The world’s first vegan gel brand
– Dermatologist-tested hypoallergenic formula
– Innovative “5-second cure” technology
Technical Highlight: Patented LED curing system
Market Positioning: Ideal for frequent users concerned about allergies or those pursuing “clean beauty” nails
5. Madam Glam
Country: USA
Established: 2015
Brand Features:
– Cruelty-free &100% vegan
– Collaborates closely with nail education platforms
– Pioneered the “Smart Gel” series
Technical Highlight: Peelable gel technology
Market Positioning: DIY tech-savvy nail market
- OPI GelColor
Country: USA (California)
Established: 1981
Brand Features:
– Offers hundreds of trendy shades, frequently collaborating with fashion weeks and film/TV IPs
– Promote “Salon-quality results at home”
Technical Highlight: High-adhesion formula reduces edge lifting and maintains shine for 14-21 days
Market Positioning:Designed for professional nail technicians, requires UV/LED lamp curing
- CND Shellac
Country: USA (California)
Established: 1979
Brand Features:
– The world’s first “hybrid gel” system that adheres firmly without filing the nail surface
– Promotes “zero-damage removal,” using a specialized solvent to peel off completely, avoiding nail damage
Technical Highlight: Expand product line to meet no-light and short-term needs
Market Positioning: Exclusive to certified salons, emphasizing technical expertise (requires training)
8. Butter London
Established: 2005
Country: UK (now headquartered in the USA)
Brand Features:
– Blends British fashion
– First to launch the “3-Free” formula
Technical Highlight: Emphasizes quick-drying and high pigmentation, covering polish, care, etc.
Market Positioning: Urban fashion-forward women
9. From the Nail
Established: 2015
Brand Positioning: High-end salon-exclusive
Brand Features:
– Supplied exclusively to top Korean nail salons, B2B only
– Known for long-lasting gel and 3D sculpting gels, ideal for intricate nail art
Technical Highlight: Glass gel series, creating ultra-glass nail effects
Market Positioning: Limited to professional salons, nail academies, and trade shows, ensuring exclusivity
10. Light Elegance
Country: Italy
Established: 2004
Brand Features:
– Exclusive “matte top coat” technology with a velvety finish
– Handmade in Italy, sold only through authorized salons
– Uses advanced grey tones, perfect for European minimalist style
Technical Highlight: Four-step system (base, builder, color, top coat), lasts up to 28 days
Market Positioning: Top-tier salons and nail competitions
Brand comprehensive comparison table：
| Brand | Hypoallergenic | Durability | Strong shaping power | wide audience | |
| Kure Bazaar | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Zoya GelieCure | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| CHROMÉCLAIR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Bio Seaweed Gel | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Madam Glam | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| OPI GelColor | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| CND Shellac | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Butter London | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| From the Nail | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Light Elegance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
The era of safety revolution 3.0 has arrived:
1.0 (traditional nail polish): the “three poisons era” of formaldehyde, DBP and toluene
2.0 (basic purity): 3-Free/5-Free formulas become the entry threshold
3.0 (cutting-edge protection):
Kure Bazaar uses 85% natural ingredients to reconstruct colloidal DNA – corn starch forms a breathable membrane, wood cellulose strengthens the nail surface, and realizes the first “breathable beauty” in the history of manicure
CHROMÉCLAIR directly hits the pain point of allergies: eliminates the two invisible killers HEMA/TPO (90% of the culprits of paronychia), and establishes a safe haven for sensitive skin.
Bio Seaweed Gel’s 5-second curing technology can shorten manicure time by 30%, which is especially suitable for people with a fast pace.
Ingredients safe:
Your nails deserve a revolution in safety and aesthetics.
No smell ≠ harmless. Every breath of your nails is a game of chess with chemical toxins.
| security level | Preferred brand | Core reasons |
| organic natural | Kure Bazaar+CHROMÉCLAIR | Double safety barrier (organic + allergen-free) |
| Pure formula | Zoya+CHROMÉCLAIR | Eliminate harmful chemicals |
| Vegan ethics | Bio Seaweed Gel+Madam Glam | Zero animal ingredients + PETA certified |
| Professional tradition | OPI,CND | Mature and stable formula |
| Environmentalism | CHROMÉCLAIR+CND Shellac | High customer retention rate + standardized operation |
Key Classification Criteria
1. Ingredient Safety:
– Natural/Organic: Kure Bazaar (France)
– Clean formulas: Zoya GelieCure (10-Free), CHROMÉCLAIR (TPO/HEMA-free), Bio Seaweed Gel (vegan)
– Traditional professional formulas: OPI GelColor, CND Shellac
2. Usage Scenarios:
– Professional salons: From the Nail (B2B), Light Elegance (competition level)
– Home DIY: Madam Glam, Mylee (UK), CHROMÉCLAIR (diverse colors)
3. Technical Innovations:
– Fast-Curing: Bio-algae gel (5-second curing)
– Artistic Shaping: From the Nail (3D sculpting)
– Extreme Longevity: Light Elegance (28 days)
4. Style Positioning:
– Fashion-Forward: Butter London, OPI GelColor, CHROMÉCLAIR
– Minimalist Luxury: Light Elegance (Italian gray tones)
– Korean Elegance: From the Nail
Purchasing Recommendations：
| Core audience | Brand |
| Pregnant/Sensitive Skin | Kure Bazaar, CHROMÉCLAIR, Zoya GelieCure |
| Professional Nail Techs | From the Nail, Light Elegance, CHROMÉCLAIR |
| Eco-Conscious Buyers | Bio Seaweed Gel, Madam Glam |
【Golden Rules for Purchasing】
1. Manicure frequency > once a week: choose Bio Seaweed or CHROMÉCLAIR
2. Do housework frequently: Zoya elastic glue + OPI nail base glue combination
3. Weddings/important occasions: From the Nail 3D glue + Light Elegance topcoat
4. Students: Madam Glam smart series three-piece set
【Kind tips】
For sensitive constitutions, it is recommended to do a test behind the ear first, and professional glue must be matched with the same brand base glue topcoat! Recently, I found that CHROMÉCLAIR’s new construction glue can be mixed with most brands, and the cost-effectiveness is super high~
Just save this article! From ingredient analysis to scene recommendations, help you avoid all pitfalls.
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