Trendy nail polish colors aren’t difficult to find, but finding cruelty-free and low toxin hues? That can be a bit more tricky. We’ve scoured the Internet—and a few reliable blogs—to find some of the trendiest spring nail polish colors that are cruelty-free and carry less of a toxic burden.

1. Charcoal gray, Pacifica’s Drift

If you like wearing dark colors when the sun shines but are tired of painting your nails black, you’ll dig this spring’s charcoal gray trend. This hue still gives off moody vibes but looks fresh—like stones in a spring stream.

Why did we choose to feature Pacifica? Because this brand’s nail polish is cruelty-free and vegan. It’s also formulated without parabens, phthalates (dibutyl phthalate), toluene, xylene, camphor, formaldehyde, and resin. Priced at a cool $9.

2. Warm, opaque beige, Pacifica’s Dark Desert Highway

Sure, beige may seem like a totally bland color, but if painted on impeccably, it can look like a 1970s dream. This trendy spring color also is a great choice if you like to keep your nail colors subtle. Pair with a simple cat eye, nude lip, and a little bit of blush, and you’ll look disco-ready.

3. Classic apple red, Butter London’s Her Majesty

Red, red, red—that’s my color of choice and apparently, it’s also a popular nail color trend this spring. Pair this hue with a similarly bright, red lipstick, a simple tinted moisturizer, and hit the road.

While not all of Butter’s nail polishes are totally vegan, the company’s 10X Nail Lacquer line is. This cruelty-free nail polish also is free of formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, DBP, toluene, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, xylene, and TPHP. Priced at $18.

4. Sea foam green, Zoya’s Dillon

This sea green hue has just a touch of shimmer. We’re calling it the must-wear color if you plan on being waterside. Put together the look with a funky lipstick—I love NYX’s various green hues—some green eyeliner, and make all those landlovers wish they were chilling in the pool with you.

Zoya’s polishes are free of formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, and camphor. The brand also is 100 percent vegan. Priced at $10.

5. Navy blue, Deborah Lippmann’s Sliver Sparkled Blue

Navy blue, similar to charcoal gray, is appealing to people who like to rock darker colors when warmer weather comes around. But unlike the gray hue we referenced earlier, this polish is filled with flirty sparkles that make your nails looks like little pools.

While Deborah Lippmann’s cuticle oil isn’t vegan, her company and all the other nail polishes under the brand are. Priced at $20.

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You know you should use 5-free nail polish to avoid those toxic chemicals. But you really want a long-lasting gel manicure. What if you could have both?

The dilemma we green gals face with polish is, of course, the nasty chemicals used to make them. You use No-VOC paint on your walls, right? You surely want something safe for nails.

Nail polish may not be a beauty necessity, but what would life be if we couldn’t indulge in pretty things? And one favorite beauty rite amongst females, and even some males, is definitely a good mani/pedi.

Non-toxic polish has come a long way since its thin, watery beginnings. That’s great, but today we strive for long-wearing, glossy finish manicures. Regular polish, 5-free or not, may just not cut it these days.

The best way to go for manicures is choosing 5-free polish. These are exempt from the main toxic ingredients commonly used in nail polishes: DBP, toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, and formaldehyde resin. These toxins are linked to hormonal disruption, skin and respiratory irritation, organ toxicity, and cancer.

Thankfully, there are healthier options. Still, how often do you consider going in for a gel mani just so you don’t have to repaint so often?

Meet SpaRitual Gold line of polishes. This is a simple two step system of Flexible Color and Flexible Topcoat. Not only are these beauties vegan and 5-free, but give that gel-like mani you love. No drying light or icky toxins required.

Can non-toxic polish truly behave like gel? The short answer here is yes! I tried SpaRitual Gold personally and love them. Beautiful, glossy color that dries quickly and has staying power. The topcoat works like a charm, and the shades are rich and beautiful. Another thing I love about these polishes – the grippy handles make for quick application. Brilliant!

I recently spoke with Shel Pink, founder of SpaRitual, and here is what she has to say on the Gold line.

Liz Thompson: Your Gold nail lacquers are vegan and 5-free. How else are they different from conventional polishes? (I noticed they are not as obnoxiously scented as regular polish…they almost smell like salt?)

Shel Pink: Yes! Regarding the smell. That is a nice benefit of the Gold formulation. I would also say dry time is super fast. Traditional formulas will take up to 1 hour for a complete dry through the layers. Gold dries in 8 minutes. If you feel like painting your nails before you go to bed you will not wake up with sheet marks on your nails. A huge bonus!

LT: Gel manicures are the thing right now for durability and long lasting color. What all women want to know … how long does a manicure last with Gold?

SP: Gold doubles the wear of your manicure. For example, If you typically wear for 3 days Gold will take you to 5-6 days.

LT: Any special application tips?

SP: It is effortless to apply Gold, not only because of the ergonomic cap but also for the mindful brush. The brush contains over 600 bristles that fan out on the nail providing maximum control and precise application.

LT: Which lacquer colors are hottest for the season?

SP: Cool blues, icy greys and warm plums. Check out the SpaRitual holiday color collection – Awakening.

If you’ve been bored with the same old colors, chipping, and short-lived mani, this is what you’ll be putting on your digits in 2016.

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