Category guide · Shopify taxonomy 2026-08

Shopify category attributes for Nail Polishes

In Shopify's standard product taxonomy, Nail Polishes sits at Health & Beauty > Personal Care > Cosmetics > Nail Care > Nail Polishes. Once a product has this category, Shopify shows the attributes below in the product editor. Filled attributes are structured facts — AI shopping assistants and Shopify's own search and filters can use them to match a shopper's question without guessing from your text.

The 12 attributes for Nail Polishes

Alcohol/Solvent content — Classifies the product based on alcohol or solvent content for shipping and regulatory purposes (e.g., alcohol ≤24%, alcohol >24%, solvent small container)
Examples: Alcohol >24%, Alcohol ≤24%, Solvent - large container (>1L), Solvent - small container (≤1L), Other
Chemical safety features — Highlights safety aspects of chemicals, such as non-flammable or hypoallergenic
Examples: Acid-free, Alkali-free, Ammonia-free, Biodegradable, Bleach-free, Chlorine-free, Dye-free, Formaldehyde-free (21 values in total)
Color — Defines the primary color or pattern, such as blue or striped
Examples: Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Clear, Gold, Gray (19 values in total)
Cosmetic finish — Defines the cosmetic finish of a product, e.g. matte, natural
Examples: Dewy, Embossed, Glitter, Glossy, Holographic, Luminous, Matte, Metallic (25 values in total)
Detailed ingredients — Lists specific components used in health and beauty, e.g. Vitamin C, probiotics
Examples: Acacia, Acai, Aloe vera, Animal protein, Arnica, Artichoke, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus subtilis (86 values in total)
Fragrance — Defines if a product is scented or not, e.g. floral, unscented
Examples: Aquatic, Cherry, Cinnamon, Citrus, Eucalyptus, Floral, Fresh, Fresh linen (24 values in total)
Material — Defines a product's primary material, such as cotton or wool
Examples: Acrylic, Aluminum, Angora, Bamboo, Biodegradable materials, Brass, Bronze, Canvas (82 values in total)
Pattern — Describes the design or motif of a product, such as floral or striped
Examples: Abstract, Animal, Art, Bead & reel, Birds, Brick, Bull's eye, Camouflage (51 values in total)
Product benefits — Describes the benefits a product offers, typically for health and beauty; e.g. smoothing, firming
Examples: Brightening, Bronzing, Care, Coloring, Firming, Highlighting, Hydrating, Moisturizing (19 values in total)
Product certifications & standards — Indicates the certifications or standards a product meets, such as organic or cruelty free
Examples: Alcohol-free, All-natural ingredients, Aluminum-free, ASC, B corporation, Biodegradable, BPA-free, CE certified (56 values in total)
Product form — Defines the format or presentation of a product, typically for health and beauty; e.g. lotion, serum
Examples: Cream, Cream-to-powder, Film, Foam, Foaming lotion, Gel, Kohl, Liquid (29 values in total)
Suitable for skin type — Specifies products for specific skin conditions, such as dry, aging, or sensitive
Examples: Aging, All skin types, Combination, Demanding, Dry, Mature, Normal, Oily (16 values in total)

How to fill them

Open the product in Shopify admin → Category → choose Nail Polishes (or a more specific one).
The category's attributes appear below it. Pick values that are true for the product — for example, the colors you actually sell.
Only fill what you know. An empty attribute is better than a wrong one.

Many attributes are already in your store in another form: your variant options ("Color: Black, Olive") or words in your title and description ("100% cotton"). Listproof reads those and suggests the matching attribute values for you to approve — it never fills an attribute that isn't supported by your own product details.

Source: Shopify product taxonomy (release 2026-08, MIT license). Shopify can add attributes over time; your admin always shows the current list. See also: what category attributes are.

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