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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Help! My gel polish is hard/clumpy inside the bottle

It’s very important to use and store your gel polish correctly. Gel polish is light sensitive (that’s why it hardens when exposed to LED light). It will also react to sunlight or natural light if exposed for an extended period of time. If you store t

Is LMM gel polish free of harmful ingredients?

Yes!. We are proud to say that our gel polish contains no toulene, DBP, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, TPHP or xylene. Also our polish iscruelty-free andvegan.

Are your products cruelty-free?

We are proud to say that we do not test on animals. In the beauty industry, the highest standards of safety and compliance would be the regulations in the EU (European Union), which are the strictest in the world. The EU bans over 1,300 items in thei

Can I use LMM gel polish or the LED lamp during pregnancy?

Our LMM products are safe to use during pregnancy, but we understand that some women like to limit the amount of beauty products that they use (in general) while pregnant. It is up to each woman to decide. If you feel comfortable to use regular nail

Can I use the power charger inside the kit to charge my mobile phone?

The power charger included in this kit is NOT designed to be used with mobile phones or other electronic devices . It is meant to be used only with the LED lamp included in the kit. Usage with other devices may lead to overheating or damage. Please t

I've never used a UV light at home before. What do I need to know?

Our light is actually LED (not UV) so it dries quicker and also doesn’t contain UV rays!. Our LED lights are timed to go off automatically. The mini macaron is a 30 sec cycle and the maxi macaron (larger lamp) is a 60 sec cycle. So you don’t have to

What is the wattage/power of LMM lamps?

Our standard, single-finger classic and glitter mini macaron lamps are 3W and require a 1A or higher adapter, while the full-size Le Maxi lamp is 5Wand requires a 2A or higher adapter.

Will Le Mini Macaron’s LED lamp work with other brands of gel polish?

Yes, the lamp can work with any gel polish, if the gel is good quality. We can’t necessarily guarantee the results if it’s not our own gel, but it should work with other ones. Also different gel polishes matched with different lamps sometimes require

Are UV lamps dangerous?

LED lamps contain much lower levels of UV rays. The risk with LED lamps is far less than with UV lamps. Furthermore, Le Mini Macaron’s mini lamp exposes you to even less light than typical UV lamps. One LED lamp usage session’s UV exposure is less th

Can you have an allergy to gel?

People with sensitive skin and/or who have had a prior reaction to HEMA (an ingredient in gel polishes) may be allergic to our gel polish. The reaction occurs when the gel comes in contact with the skin.  It’s always a good idea to test the polish on

Why do the gel polishes have a strong scent?

In the beauty industry, the highest standards of safety and compliance would be the regulations in the EU (European Union), which are the strictest in the world. The EU bans over 1,300 items in their cosmetics (vs. the US, which bans only 11!), inclu

Why is the gel polish so thick?

Gel polishes are thick due to their unique formulation. Gel polishes contain a higher concentration of resins, which is what makes the polish adhere to your nails. Gel polishes also tend to have a higher pigment concentration compared to regular nail