Inspiration for Naupaka

In the Hawaiian language, Naupaka refers to one of the island's most beloved and culturally significant native flowers.

According to ancient Hawaiian legend, Naupaka was a beautiful princess who fell deeply in love with a commoner named Kaui. Because their love was forbidden by law, the heartbroken princess tore a delicate white flower in half, giving one half to Kaui and keeping the other for herself. Kaui retreated to the ocean, while Naupaka fled to the mountains. To this day, the Naupaka plants bloom only as "half-flowers"—the beach naupaka (Naupaka Kahakai) and the mountain naupaka (Naupaka Kuahiwi) —eternally waiting to be reunited.

Captured in a Bottle

We have distilled the spirit of this timeless Hawaiian love story into a woodland, dusty olive green nail polish. Naupaka is a deep shade designed to let you wear a piece of the islands' history where the star-crossed lovers rooted themselves to the islands. Delivering a beautiful, earthy twist on a classic neutral, it offers an effortlessly grounded vibe and a reminder of the power of love.

• The Base: A deep, woodland, dusty olive green that mirrors the lush, sun-dappled canopy of the Hawaiian Naupaka Kuahiwi and mountains where Princess Naupaka sought refuge.

Conscious Beauty: Non-Toxic & Water-Based

Naupaka was born from the raw, untouched purity of Hawaii's sacred landscapes. Our nail polish formula honors the very sky, land, and water that inspired it. Naupaka is a completely non-toxic, water-based nail polish.

By replacing harsh chemical solvents with a gentle water base, we've created an eco-friendly and earth-safe polish that applies beautifully without any strong odors or damaging toxins. It is vegan, cruelty-free, and free of harsh pollutants ensuring our precious oceans, land, and your nails stay as pristine as the Hawaiian landscape.