Le Mini Macaron Blog

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...

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...

What’s the difference between LED and UV lamps? Which one is Le Mini Macaron?

LED lamps use LED light (the kind of light in an office building or a school) to “cure” the gel polish to dry. UV lamps use UV light (the kind of rays in sunlight) to also “cure” the gel polish to ...

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 is cruelty-free and vegan.

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...

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 othe...

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 (l...

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 5W and requires a 2A or higher adapter.