Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is vegan nail polish?
Vegan nail polish does not contain any animal byproducts.
2. What is cruelty-free nail polish?
Cruelty-free nail polish is not tested on animals.
3. What is 21-free nail polish?
21-free nail polish does not contain the following ingredients:
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Animal Derivatives
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Toluene
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Benzene
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Xylene
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Formaldehyde Releasers
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Formaldehyde Resin
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Phthalates
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Cyclic Silicones
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Camphor
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
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Glycol Ethers of Series E
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Hydroquinone (HQ)
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4-Methoxyphenol (MEHQ)
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Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP)
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Nonylphenol Ethoxylates
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Tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide
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Chromium Oxide Greens
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Bismuth Oxychloride
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Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Reprotoxic (CMR) Substances
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Synthetic Fragrances
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Ethyl Tosylamide
4. Is Earth Kandy Nail Polish handmade?
Yes. Earth Kandy Nail Polish is handmade, which may cause slight color variations between batches. However, the quality remains consistent.
5. How long does Earth Kandy vegan nail polish last on your nails?
With proper care, Earth Kandy vegan nail polish lasts up to 2 weeks. For best results, pair your polish with the EK 2-N-1 Coat. Also, wear gloves when washing dishes and avoid using your nails as tools.
6. Is Earth Kandy Nail Polish halal?
Earth Kandy Nail Polish relaunched its line in June 2025 and no longer offers a line of halal nail polishes.
7. Is Earth Kandy Nail Polish water permeable?
Earth Kandy Nail Polish relaunched its line in June 2025 and no longer offers a line of water permeable nail polishes.
8. Is Earth Kandy Nail Polish gel?
Earth Kandy Nail Polish relaunched its line in June 2025 and no longer offers a line of gel nail polishes.
9. What ingredients are in Earth Kandy Nail Polish?
Ingredients: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Bentonite, N-Butyl Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Silica, Alumina, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate.
May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Violet 2 (CI 60725), Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Red 34 Lake (CI 15880), Polyvinyl Butyral, Silicon Dioxide, Aluminum, Benzophenone-4, Mica.
10. What is Earth Kandy’s refund policy?
Earth Kandy has a firm NO REFUND policy. Please carefully review product names and descriptions before purchasing. Due to handmade batching, lighting, and device differences, colors may slightly vary. If you have questions or need more product photos, email info@earthkandy.com before placing an order.
11. What is Earth Kandy’s exchange policy?
Exchanges are handled on a case-by-case basis. Products must be unused and still sealed in their tamper-proof plastic. Customers are responsible for all shipping costs related to exchanges.
12. Does Earth Kandy ship to P.O. boxes?
Earth Kandy does not ship to P.O. boxes unless prior arrangements are made. Any order addressed to a P.O. box without arrangement will be fully refunded.
13. At what temperature should you store Earth Kandy Nail Polish?
Store at room temperature.
Warning: Keep Earth Kandy Nail Polish out of direct sunlight.
14. Are Earth Kandy Nail Polish bottles recyclable?
Yes. The glass bottles are recyclable. Make sure to thoroughly clean out any remaining polish before recycling.
15. Does Earth Kandy Nail Polish require a special nail polish remover?
No special remover is required, but it is highly suggested to use Blossom All-Natural Nail Polish Remover, as it pairs well with Earth Kandy's formula.