Facial wipes are such an easy way to remove make-up. A couple of goes over the face and even the heaviest make-up is usually gone, negating the need for many of the bottles and jars of cleansing products that take up space in and weigh a kit down. Quick and convenient, I tend to find […]

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More often than not I find myself choosing brown mascaras over black when I’m working. I don’t intentionally eschew black but find the varying shades of browns a little more forgiving and versatile and are perfect for adding a little definition to the lashes of fairer men too. Brown needn’t be boring, so if you’re […]

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Nail polish as we know is not a product that is particularly clean or green. By its very nature it is traditionally full of toxins and resins that are known to be detrimental to our health. One of my favourite nail brands is Mavala and it is one that in the world of nail polishes, […]

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  • Anonymous

    Really? SO Mavala is close to green nail polish?
    Well, I have to buy one… I did no know…ReplyCancel

    • Hi, as far as non-waterbased polishes go it’s almost as good as it gets – amazing considering it has been around so long! Its lovely polish :)ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous

    I already bought three ones, they are also cheap :) Do you know if the base- and top nail polishes (clear, no color)are also good choices (without mentioned toxins)? Or are only the colored ones the best ones?ReplyCancel

    • Hey there, aren’t they great value! I love them. Off the top of my head I am not sure about the base coat the the clear polish will be 5 free too.
      L xReplyCancel

  • Anonymous

    Hello! Where can I find a list of the ingredients that Mavala use in their nail polish? I have been looking for it, since they dont have it on the nail polish, and I didn’t manage to find it on the home page. Good to hear that they are 5-free though, I was hoping for at least 3-free
    /hoping for an answer
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    • Hi
      The site only lists the products that are not in the polish and not the entire ingredients so your best bet is to contact Mavala UK directly and ask them to send you a list of the ingredients.
      A great site for finding out more about the (sometimes surprising) list of 3/4/5-free, vegan and water-based polishes is ‘Inspirationail’. I have posted the link below.
      Good luck in your hunt :)
      Laura
      http://www.inspirationail.com/5-free-varnish/ReplyCancel

  • The only Mavala product with formaldehyde is the Scientifique nail hardener.
    But considering you just apply a tiny drop to your nail tips only and I use it once every 3 weeks I am not too worried.

    You prob get more “chemicals” from things you eat.
    The 5ml size lasts me almost 2 years or more….ReplyCancel

    • Hi
      Thanks for that, I wasn’t aware of the Formaldehyde content in that as I have never purchased it – good to know!
      Thanks again
      LauraReplyCancel

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