I made my own from some internet recipes for Zoya's remove + you only need acetone and glycerin and some distilled water if you want to dillute it some to last longer. My fingers don't feel dry when I use it in fact they kind of feel a bit greasy. It removes polish quick and my nails look happy enough the one day a week they actually see sunlight.
"Almost Natural Polish Remover" from No-Miss Nail Care. I got mine for $9 (4oz) at the local vegan store, but on the company's website the 2oz is $4.99 and the 4oz is $7.95. My polish came off easily (you do need to hold the cotton pad for 10-15 seconds before you wipe like you would if you were removing eye makeup) without drying and has a vanilla-ish smell that's definitely different. The ingredients are "Fruit acid solvent (methyl-pentan-2 one, multi-fruit acids). Amber acid (derived from plant linchens); deionized water, vitamin A, natural vanilla fragrance).
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Sep 03, 2012
Mdianadams M.
I am trying to treat my nails right, but then dont want to spen more that 10 bucks on a "good for you" remover. Anything you guys love?!
Sep 03, 2012
Toshira A.
Sally Hansen!! Best one out!
Sep 03, 2012
Reba G.
NYC nail polish base and top coat
Sep 03, 2012
Reba G.
Just get the walmart brand it works well
Sep 03, 2012
Lauren D.
I get mine from the dollar store. A buck fifty for the big bottle
Sep 03, 2012
Shira V.
Onyx Professionals ( sold @ Wal-Mart) I love it.And it takes off glitter nail polish like no other !
Sep 07, 2012
Choup N.
I made my own from some internet recipes for Zoya's remove + you only need acetone and glycerin and some distilled water if you want to dillute it some to last longer. My fingers don't feel dry when I use it in fact they kind of feel a bit greasy. It removes polish quick and my nails look happy enough the one day a week they actually see sunlight.
Sep 11, 2012
Nancy-Lee C.
I think powder too by butterLONDON is in your price range. It's more 'good for you'.
Sep 11, 2012
Nailmattic W.
Try the Sephora Bain dissolvant sponge container, $9.50
Sep 12, 2012
Kasey C.
Honestly, if you're truly concerned about treating yourself right, isn't it worth spending the extra money on something good?
Sep 24, 2012
Nahomi L.
I use pure acetone
Sep 25, 2012
Dureeka M.
the onxy stuff from walmart is pure acetone, works great. all nail polish remover is bad for your nails, despite the claims.
Sep 25, 2012
Ashley S.
"Almost Natural Polish Remover" from No-Miss Nail Care. I got mine for $9 (4oz) at the local vegan store, but on the company's website the 2oz is $4.99 and the 4oz is $7.95. My polish came off easily (you do need to hold the cotton pad for 10-15 seconds before you wipe like you would if you were removing eye makeup) without drying and has a vanilla-ish smell that's definitely different. The ingredients are "Fruit acid solvent (methyl-pentan-2 one, multi-fruit acids). Amber acid (derived from plant linchens); deionized water, vitamin A, natural vanilla fragrance).
Cruelty Free"
Sep 25, 2012
Jamila P.
The purple Onyx from Walmart has been my HG for years. Between Onyx and felt polish removal is a breeze.
Sep 25, 2012
Dayna D.
Opi expert touch. It's super gentle but will get off the most stubborn glitter polish.
Oct 03, 2012
Abigail S.
Zoya remove + and felt = amazing!
Oct 03, 2012
Heather V.
Walgreens brand
Oct 03, 2012
Amanda O.
I like Zoya polish remover!
Oct 05, 2012
Noelle P.
"The Stripper" (I forget who makes it) is lovely!
Oct 05, 2012
Katherine Y.
The Zoya 3-in-1 polish remover is really great. It doesn't dry your hands out
Oct 05, 2012
Stephanie K.
I go for pure acetone. found at Sally beauty supply for about $4.. One swipe, polish is removed. They have a regular formula and a nourishing formula.