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You may have recently heard that many gel nail polishes were banned in the European Union — those containing Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO). It’s an ingredient that has been associated with negative reproductive outcomes for men.
While TPO isn’t banned in the U.S. yet, if you want to proceed with caution, there are plenty of nail products you can still buy that likely don’t contain it. From regular nail polish to press-on nails to even at-home gel manicures, we’ve found products that seem to be TPO-free.
Shop the at-home manicure and pedicure essentials below from Olive & June, OPI, Dazzle Dry and more that we’ve checked may not contain TPO. You can still get any look you want for your nails, from a classic, clean vibe to a fun, printed effect, even without TPO.
Nail Polish and Press-Ons We Love
Shoppers Say: “I was getting my nails done every two weeks. I am not going back to the salon! I love how my nails look, and the polish lasted over a week. I only redid them because I wanted a different color. This system is the best!”
Soft Gel Nail Tips (150-Piece)
Our social editor swears by these short, French tip press-on nails from Amazon. You’re getting 150 nails for an amazing deal.
Shoppers Say: “I don’t intend on stepping foot in a nail salon anytime soon! The long, square French tip design is very stylish, and I love that the kit comes with a generous 150 pieces. The nude acrylic color is absolutely flattering and incredibly versatile!”
Nailene Perfect Bond Nail Glue (2-Pack)
Grab this nail glue that our social editor loves to go along with your new Amazon press-ons.
Shoppers Say: “This is the best blend of pink and white. It’s a beautiful color and great coverage.”
Olive & June Cowgirl Boot Boogie Glue Press-Ons
Olive & June has the cutest press-ons like these cowgirl-themed ones.
Shoppers Say: “These nails lasted for two weeks! Survived multiple hair wash days, multiple toddler baths and a clumsy mom just trying to survive. The cowboy boot design is sooo cute.”
Dazzle Dry Mini Starter Kit
Dazzle Dry gives you results similar to a gel manicure but without the UV lamp (or TPO). Try it out with this starter kit.
Shoppers Say: “My nails are going on three weeks with very little wear.”
OPI xPRESS/ON Press on Nails
These French tip press-ons offer a clean look without a trip to the nail salon.
Shoppers Say: “They’re very strong and thick, and they stay on as long as I need them to. They’re not flimsy and do not bend at all!”
Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish Matter Of Fiction
We love Essie’s at-home gel polishes that don’t require a UV lamp. And best of all, they’re TPO-free.
Shoppers Say: “I have been having a hard time looking for a great nail polish that lasts long and wasn’t damaging to the nail, and this was perfect. I also absolutely LOVE the brush of the polish. I know that may sound weird, but the brush was amazing and very easy to use while being able to paint the whole nail with color!”
Glamnetic Goal Digger Short Round Nails
Glamnetic has so many special press-on nail designs like this neutral option with a cool gold foil accent.
Shoppers Say: “They are FANTASTIC! Pretty easy to apply, stay on so strongly and look amazing! They’re so shiny and look great paired with gold jewelry, or on their own. I have received many compliments on them and could not be happier.”
OPI Nail Lacquer in Big Apple Red
For a classic red nail, pick up OPI’s cult-favorite Big Apple Red shade.
How We Choose
The E! Insider Shop editors and writers search the internet to find the best products out there. We interview expert sources, comb through customer reviews, and use our own personal experiences to make shopping easier for our readers.
As an editorial team, we independently create content and determine coverage based on research, reporting and what we think our readers would like to read about. The goal of our content is to provide a service and inform readers who are on the hunt for the latest products to help make their life better. Items are sold by retailer, not E!. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time.
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