Clean Beauty’s Best Care Secret: Top Nail Care of 2025
NoneWhen you think about clean beauty, nail products might not be the first category that comes to mind. Yet conventional nail care often contains some of the beauty industry's most concerning ingredients. From formaldehyde-releasing nail hardeners to phthalate-laden polishes, traditional nail products frequently prioritize performance over safety.
But here's what makes nail care unique: these products don't just sit on your nails. The ingredients can be absorbed through your nail bed and cuticles, and you're likely inhaling fumes during application. For frequent nail polish users or those doing at-home manicures, this repeated exposure adds up.
The nail care category encompasses a wide range of products - from strengthening treatments and cuticle oils to base coats and polishes. Rather than comparing these different product types against each other, our evaluation focused on how well each product delivered on its specific promises. Through rigorous three-month testing by clean beauty experts and professional nail technicians, the Clean Beauty Awards identified products that not only maintained clean ingredient standards but excelled at their intended purpose.
Evaluation Approach
Unlike categories where products can be measured against standard criteria, nail care products serve diverse purposes. Our rankings reflect which products best delivered on their promised results:
- Strengtheners were evaluated on nail hardness improvement
- Cuticle treatments on healing and prevention
- Growth formulas on nail length and strength
- Base coats on adhesion and protection
- Top coats on shine and longevity
This approach ensures that products are judged based on their specific performance goals while maintaining our strict clean beauty standards.
The Top Nail Care Products
#1: Greenmade goods - Chamomile Cuticle Oil - $12
Greenmade Goods' Chamomile Cuticle Oil is the perfect way to pamper your nails and cuticles with a delicate, fresh chamomile scent. Designed to be non-greasy, this cuticle oil quickly absorbs into your skin, leaving your hands nourished and hydrated without any oily residue. Packed with vegan oils like sweet almond, coconut, and vitamin E, it delivers immediate moisture and helps improve overall nail and cuticle health. Whether you're looking for a quick pick-me-up for dry cuticles or a nourishing treatment, this oil provides a soothing and effective solution. Plus, it's made in the USA!
Expert Notes:
"The cuticle oil pen is really helpful, the format is travel friendly. When I notice a hangnail, I can treat it right on the spot. The brush is soft and the oil is smelling great." - Marijana Harris, @marijanagnes
"And the best part? My natural nails actually grew! That’s how nourishing and effective these oils are. No irritation, no mess—just effortless hydration and real results. I’ll definitely be purchasing more!" - Loniesha Patterson, @pursuitofl
#2: Greenmade goods - Beach Girl Cuticle Oil - $12
Embrace the scent of the beach with Greenmade Goods' Beach Girl Cuticle Oil. This all-natural, vegan formula not only repairs dry, cracked, and peeling nails and cuticles in seconds, but also transports you to the beach with its refreshing blend of ocean air and coconut sunscreen notes. A quick 10-second "mini-mani" helps improve overall nail health and provides a healthy, natural shine. Perfect for those who want fast results and a little sunshine in a bottle!
Expert Notes:
"Natural ingredients; coconut oil, sweet almond oil, vitamin E and essential oils . They made my skin around my nails soft, nourished and healthy. Also my nails are doing much better, they are stronger and healthier than before I started using the pens. I think that those few little things what I don’t like, can be fixed or improved." - Marijana Harris, @marijanagnes
"This one gives me all the summer vibes! The Beach Girl Cuticle Oil is lightweight, nourishing, and non-greasy—everything I look for in a cuticle treatment. The formula absorbs quickly, leaving my nails and cuticles feeling soft and healthy. And the adorable beachy botanicals inside the tube? Love!
But what truly impressed me? My natural nails actually grew! If you want a cuticle oil that works without the mess and gives real results, this is it!" - Loniesha Patterson, @pursuitofl
#3: Greenmade goods - Cherry Blossom Cuticle Oil - $12
Indulge in the delicate aroma of cherry blossoms with Greenmade Goods' Cherry Blossom Cuticle Oil. This vegan formula, made with nourishing coconut and sweet almond oils, works wonders in under 10 seconds to repair and revitalize your nails and cuticles. With just a click of the pen, your cuticles are nourished and your nails are left feeling healthier, all while enjoying the soothing, floral scent of cherry blossoms. Perfect for quick, effective nail care with a touch of floral luxury!
Expert Notes:
"Liked the cherry scent very much. The all natural ingredients are very helpful and made my cuticles soft. Love how convenient it is to use, twist a few times and wipe the nails with the oil." - Marijana Harris, @marijanagnes
"Obsessed is an understatement! The Cherry Blossom Cuticle Oil is everything I want in a cuticle treatment—lightweight, hydrating, and non-greasy (finally!). Unlike other oils that leave hands feeling sticky, this absorbs beautifully, leaving my cuticles soft and nourished. And the cherry blossom petals floating inside? Stunning.
But here’s the real win—my natural nails actually grew! If you’re looking for a cuticle oil that’s as effective as it is beautiful, this is it!" - Loniesha Patterson, @pursuitofl
Nail care is often overlooked in the clean beauty conversation, but the right chemical-free formulas can make a real difference. This year’s top-performing nail products proved that clean ingredients can strengthen, protect, and enhance nails just as effectively as conventional treatments.
But healthy nails are just one part of a well-rounded routine. A well-formulated toner or facial mist can refine, refresh, and prep your skin for everything that follows. Next, we reviewed the best clean toners and facial mists of 2025, identifying expert-tested formulas that deliver real results.
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