withSimplicity Plant-Based Nail Polish Remover
This is a gentle, oil-based nail polish remover designed to dissolve polish without the strong, stripped feeling that can come with acetone-heavy removers. The formula uses plant-derived solvents plus jojoba oil and a small essential oil blend, so polish changes feel more like “remove and condition” instead of “remove and dry out.”
Ingredients
Soy/Vegetable Methyl Esters, Dimethyl Glutarate, Dimethyl Adipate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus (Lemongrass) Oil.
What This Brand Avoids and Why That Matters
This formula does not list acetone, which is one of the most common nail polish remover ingredients associated with that sharp odor and a very drying finish. Choosing an acetone-free remover can be a more comfortable option for frequent polish wearers or anyone trying to keep nails and cuticles from feeling brittle.
It also avoids petroleum-heavy bases like mineral oil or petrolatum, which I personally don’t include in my low-tox recommendations.
What I Like
I like that this remover feels more conditioning than most. The addition of jojoba oil helps nails and cuticles feel softer after removal instead of tight and chalky.
The essential oil blend leaves a lighter, cleaner scent compared to conventional removers, without trying to mask everything with heavy fragrance.
This is a good fit if you wear polish often and want a remover that supports nail comfort while still getting the job done.
Things to Keep in Mind
Because this is oil-based, it can take a little more time than acetone removers. Letting it sit on the nail for a minute or two before wiping makes a big difference.
Tea tree and lemongrass are essential oils. Most people tolerate them well in a rinse-off style product like this, but very reactive skin types may want to avoid getting it on surrounding skin or wash hands after use.
If you’re about to repaint your nails, wash and dry your nails well after removal so the next coat adheres smoothly.