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7 Best Vegan Nail Polish Brands in Singapore (2026 Guide)
A 2026 guide to vegan nail polish in Singapore — cruelty-free brands to know, including Clédevie, made in France and shipped locally via Shopee Mall.
10/3/20264 min read
7 Best Vegan Nail Polish Brands in Singapore (2026 Guide)
By the Clédevie Team · Updated september 2026
If you've started checking labels before you check out, you're not alone. More shoppers in Singapore are asking the same question before they buy nail polish: is this actually vegan, or just marketed that way? The two aren't always the same thing, and the nail polish aisle is one of the easiest places to get it wrong.
This guide breaks down what "vegan nail polish" really means, and rounds up some of the best vegan nail polish brands you can get in Singapore in 2026 — including a few that ship from overseas, and one that doesn't have to.
What Makes a Nail Polish "Vegan"?
Vegan nail polish contains no animal-derived ingredients — no carmine (crushed insects, sometimes used for red pigment), no guanine (fish-scale extract, used for shimmer), and no animal-derived collagen or keratin in nail-care formulas. That's a different claim from "cruelty-free," which only means the product wasn't tested on animals. A polish can be cruelty-free without being vegan, and in rare cases vegan without being fully cruelty-free — the strongest brands are clearly both, and say so.
The other label worth knowing is "X-free" (like 7-free, 17-free, or 21-free), which refers to how many common irritants and toxins — formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, camphor — have been removed from the formula. A higher number generally means a cleaner formula, though it's not a perfectly standardised scale across brands.
7 Vegan Nail Polish Brands to Know in Singapore
1. Clédevie Paris — Best Overall for Singapore
Clédevie is a Parisian beauty maison built specifically around hands and feet, with every formula vegan, cruelty-free, and free from 21 controversial ingredients — including phthalates, toluene, and formaldehyde-releasing agents. What sets it apart for Singapore shoppers specifically: it's not an overseas brand you're waiting on. Clédevie ships locally through its official Shopee Mall store, so there's no customs wait and no guessing whether a marketplace reseller is authentic.
The signature range, Mon Vernis Soin, is built on a proprietary care-in-colour formula designed to help strengthen nails as you wear it. In its own testing, the range shows up to 96.6% colour retention after 6 days without a base or top coat. The line also includes Mon Vernis Parfumé, a lightly perfumed polish, and a 3-in-1 base/top/hardener, Mon Trio Essentiel — all packaged in glass with FSC-certified, soy-ink boxes and natural wood caps rather than plastic.
Best for: anyone in Singapore who wants vegan, cruelty-free polish without overseas shipping.
2. Zoya — Best for Shade Range
One of the original "10-free" vegan nail polish brands, Zoya (USA) has built one of the largest colour libraries in the clean nail polish space, with a long-standing reputation among nail professionals. Typically sourced through international beauty retailers or cross-border marketplace sellers for Singapore buyers.
Best for: shoppers who want an enormous shade selection and don't mind ordering from overseas.
3. Ella+Mila — Best for Nail Care Add-Ons
A US brand stating vegan and cruelty-free certification from both PETA and Leaping Bunny, Ella+Mila is known as much for its nail care line — cuticle oils, strengtheners, soy-based removers — as for its polish itself.
Best for: building a full vegan nail care routine, not just colour.
4. Manucurist — Best French Alternative
Manucurist's "Green" line is a 9-free, vegan, cruelty-free polish from France, with a genuine focus on natural-origin ingredients — a similar philosophy to Clédevie, from the same country of origin.
Best for: fans of French clean-beauty formulation who want to compare options.
5. Sundays — Best Minimalist Edit
A pared-back, 10-free vegan and cruelty-free line with a smaller, more curated shade range than most on this list — a good option if you find large colour walls overwhelming.
Best for: a simple, no-fuss capsule shade collection.
6. ILNP — Best for Holographic & Glitter Finishes
A Canadian indie brand known specifically for holographic, duochrome, and glitter-heavy vegan formulas — a strong pick if your main interest is nail art rather than everyday neutrals.
Best for: glitter and holographic nail art.
7. Orly — Best Budget-Friendly Option
One of the longer-established names in clean nail polish, Orly's vegan, cruelty-free lines are formulated 12-free and sit at a more accessible price point than several boutique brands on this list.
Best for: shoppers who want vegan credentials without a boutique price tag.
How to Shop for Vegan Nail Polish in Singapore
Check for both labels, separately. "Vegan" and "cruelty-free" aren't interchangeable — look for a brand that states both clearly, not just one.
Look at the "-free" count. 15-free or higher generally means fewer irritants, but check the brand actually lists which ingredients are excluded, not just a number.
Check who's shipping it. A marketplace listing from an overseas reseller can mean a longer wait and less certainty about authenticity than a brand's own official store.
Factor in the packaging, not just the formula. Glass bottles, FSC-certified boxes, and reduced plastic are part of a genuinely "clean" brand, not just the liquid inside.
FAQ
Is cruelty-free the same as vegan nail polish?
No. Cruelty-free means the product wasn't tested on animals. Vegan means it contains no animal-derived ingredients at all. A polish can be one without the other.
Does vegan nail polish last as long as regular polish?
Yes, when it's formulated well. Wear time comes down to the base/top coat system and application, not whether the formula is vegan.
Where can I buy vegan nail polish in Singapore without waiting for overseas shipping?
Clédevie ships locally through its official Shopee Mall store, so Singapore orders don't go through customs or long cross-border shipping.
The Takeaway
Every brand on this list states vegan and cruelty-free credentials — worth a quick check of current certification before you buy, since policies can shift over time. For Singapore shoppers, the practical difference often comes down to how you actually get the bottle in your hands. If you'd rather not wait on international shipping or gamble on a marketplace reseller, Clédevie is the one on this list built and shipped for Singapore from the start.
Shop the full Mon Vernis Soin range at Clédevie's official Shopee Mall store or browse the collection at cledevie.fr.
