Frequently Asked Questions

All our nail polish, curable lacquer, nail care and remover products are designed, formulated and made in Australia.

We are often referred to as an ‘indie’ brand. And while we are an independently-owned family business, we do not make our nail polish in house. We hand-selected the perfect manufacturer to achieve the premium quality we are known for.

Nail art brushes and tools are made in China. Glass Nail File and Manicure Stick are made in The Czech Republic.

All labels, packaging and printing for Picture Polish products are made and printed in Australia supporting local business.

Our nail polish product boxes are made in Australia from 25% recycled cardboard. Recycle our product boxes or use them as the perfect storage solution for your polish.

We recycle all our soft-plastic (our nail products orders are generally wrapped in soft plastic for delivery) via Recycle Smart – a second life for everything.

Plant Based Nail Polish:

More than 74% natural origin. Ingredients (solvents, plasticisers and film formers) are derived from plants sources such as: sugar cane, manioc, potato and corn.

NEW Formula:

Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Acrylates Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, N-Butyl Alcohol, Diacetone Alcohol, Phosphoric Acid, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Calcium Aluminium Borosilicate, Mica.

Original Plant Based Formula:

Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Etocrylene, Diacetone Alcohol, Hexanal, Phosphoric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, N-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Calcium Aluminium Borosilicate, Mica

Curable Lacquer:

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Methacrylate, Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acrylate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Di-Hema Trimethylhexyl Dicarbamate, 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate, 1,6- Hexanediol Diacrylate, Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Phenylbis (2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl) Phosphine Oxide, Phenyldimethoxyacetophenone, Nitrocellulose, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Etocrylene, N-Butyl Alcohol, Polyethylmethacrylate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Adipic Acide/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide, Benzophenone-12, Styrene Acrylates Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Phosphoric Acid, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Diacetone Alcohol, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Dimethicone, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Calcium Aluminium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Silica

Colourants, pigments, special effects used in nail polish & curable lacquer:

May contain +/-: CI 15850:1 Red Lake, CI 15850:2 Red 6 Lake, CI 77499 Black Iron Oxide, CI 77891 Titanium Dioxide,  CI 15880 Red 34 Lake, CI 77019  Mica, CI 77163 Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 77491 Red Iron Oxide, CI 77510 Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 19140 Yellow 5 Lake, CI 77000 Aluminium Paste, CI 60725 Violet 2, CI 75170, CI 47005 Yellow 10 (FDA Approved D & C Yellow), CI 47000 Yellow 11, CI 42090 Blue 1, CI 77007 Ultramarine Blue, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Silica.

Salon-quality nails on a budget so you can have the nails of your dreams without breaking the bank.

Easy-to-apply formulation so you can show off your picture-perfect nails sooner.

Lasts 3-5 days so your nails score you compliments on repeat.

Quick removal with NPR treating your nails with kindness.

Plant-based & sustainable for nails that feel natural.

Vegan with no animal testing so you can enjoy your colourful nails without any doubts.

Non-Toxic & breathable for stunning nails without the toxins or damage.

Halal so we can deliver head-turning results for everyone.

Australian-made & owned so you know you support local.

It’s our damage-free curable Lacquer. Picture Curable is non-toxic 10 Free while being easy to apply and self-leveling. It’s easy to remove, wipes off at 2 minutes with zero nail damage. It’s the closest thing to gel and acrylic nails without the damage. 

Blog articles:

Picture Curable Guide.

How Does Picture Curable Differ From Other Nail Systems.

What is the Difference Between Nail Polish & Curable Lacquer.

Salon-quality nails on a budget so you can have the nails of your dreams without breaking the bank.

20 full sets in a bottle so your favourite shade keeps giving.

The perfect alternative to gel and acrylic nails for perfect nails with zero damage.

Tougher wear so you can get on with your day without worrying.

Quick application & short curing time so you can show off your picture-perfect nails sooner.

Lasts up to 14 days so your nails score you compliments for longer.

Damage-free removal with acetone treating your nails with kindness.

Vegan with no animal testing so you can enjoy your colourful nails without any doubts.

10 Free for stunning nails without the toxins or damage.

Australian-made & owned so you know you support local.

Curable Lacquer:  10ml / 0.34 fl.oz

Plant Based Nail Polish:  11 ml e 0.37 fl.oz

Nail Care: 30ml / 1.014 fl.oz

No, but we recommend using it within 24 months from opening. Should your polish thicken or dries out over time, you can add thinners to extend the lifespan.

Taking good care of your nail polish is very important. Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep away from heat, flame and unsupervised children.

Blog article: How To Store Nail Polish: Top 3 Ways.

Yes. Our nail polish, nail care, remover and curable lacquer formulations do not contain animal ingredients.

No. Picture Polish products are not tested on animals nor do they include any ingredients tested on animals.

Yes. Scientifically controlled, standard test methods for oxygen and water vapour transfer between one side of the film and the other show the polish coatings to be highly permeable.

Yes. All our nail polish, nail care & remover products are manufactured in a halal-certified facility, making them halal-certified.

New technology allows polish bases to replace petrochemical ingredients with plant-based ingredients. ✔️  Over 74% of ingredients (solvents, plasticizers, and film formers) are from plant sources such as sugar cane, manioc, potato, and corn. Our formula uses renewable resources for key ingredients.

Yes. All nail art brushes only contain synthetic bristles.

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Picture Polish is available online in Australia and via selected international online stockists.

Sadly No. Picture Polish is currently not available via offline retail stores in Australia or Internationally.

Yes. We ship internationally to selected locations.

Nail polish is classed as flammable (dangerous goods) for shipping purposes and unfortunately cannot be shipped via International airmail. These rules and regulations are governed by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and IATA (International Airport Transport Association). We are only approved to ship our nail polish with DHL Express to select countries.

Some countries do not accept nail polish at all, and other countries have special rulings where DHL Express does not deliver to homes but to businesses.

As much as we’d love to ship worldwide, sadly it is not possible right now.

Before you begin shopping, we highly recommend visiting our shipping page to explore the different processes and shipping costs for Australian and International orders. This will also help with estimated delivery time as well as our returns & refund policy.

If you need further assistance please contact us.

We accept payments via PayPal or Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex only).

Afterpay is available to Australian customers with a minimum spend of $59.00 per order. Afterpay is also available to the USA, Canada and New Zealand.

If your international credit cart does not allow you to place an order online in Australia, please try PayPal instead.

Yes. Shipping is FREE for Australian orders over $69, NZ, US & Canadian orders over $139, Asia Region orders (Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, India) over $169, European Union orders over $199.

Yes. Any customer who creates an account with Picture Polish during the order process automatically has access to rewards as a way to earn extra discount shopping dollars. Read the full details here.

No. We do not send out product samples prior to purchase.

You can view all retired Picture Polish shades via our Back Catalogue.

This happens to be our most frequently asked question. While we can’t co-create a shade with everyone, we do invite a limited number of community members to co-create shades with us each year. Watch this space as the requirements and criteria evolve constantly.