what does the light actually do? does it really activate the gel? or just cause it to react (i.e.dry) more quickly?...
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It both activates and helps dry. Honestly I don't think it works, at least it didn't for me. I got better results from using the strips bought over the counter.
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No, it doesn't work that way... the gel itself is an oil based product and it sticks/absorbs/wraps around/engulfs anything it picks up out of your electronics or whatever you clean it with. That dirt it collects is why the color changes, it gets darker because it picks up dirt and other junk. So you can not just clean it, there might be a process the manufacturer uses to clean it, if they even recycle the product, but we the consumer can not just clean it with soap and water.
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Dry, seal, giving lots of light......just go for it.It´s worth every penny you send
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I know I had to figure it out. Put the gel of your choice in your teeth. Then put the light under your lips to hold it in place. I use it for 15 minutes at a time.
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Yeah, I would have Amazon check it out. I bought this yesterday at Kmart and used it this morning, does anyone know if you can use teh light with other whitening gels (like 5 minute white, etc)
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I think that regular polish just air dries, right? It's the gel polish that cures or hardens by use of the LED light. But I don't think that the light has the same impact on normal polish. I hope that makes sense. Maybe you can find something out by internet search on the subject; don't take my word for it.
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I am sorry I never used the light defining gel not sure what the difference is. Hope it works out for you
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Ramona, if you are trying to dry Gel polish, This one would not be for you, They do offer a Thermal spa with fan and UV. for drying regular polish, This is for black light only :)
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It's very light and refreshing being a gel. At first I thought it couldn't be much good if it's this light, and inexpensive. However, I just purchased a night cream, and another day cream at a drug store, and I really like it. This is the least expensive product I've ever used on my skin, and the more I use it the better I like it. In my opinion the gel is the answer for a moisture product in summer. I'd try it for night time, especially while it so hot.
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Hi Colleen, What kind of lamp are you using? I have the cheap Sensationail LED one and I only do 60 second per coat - 2 minutes seems highly unnecessary unless you're using a UV lamp (which I recommend you get rid of... UV lamps tan/age your hands, go for LED!). What brand are you using for the polish colour? If it's not OPI, that might be why you're having issues. A lot of brands aren't super compatible, especially if you're using a drugstore brand (non-pro) with OPI. I use the OPI base & top coats mostly with OPI colour and it always lasts until I remove it or it grows off. If you find yourself frequently wetting/drying your hands (e.g. a weekend spent at the beach frequently in and out of the water) you might find it starts peeling because that amount of expanding and shrinking of your nails is going to make it difficult for the polish to stay adhered. If you have naturally oily skin/nails it might just mean that gel polish isn't going to work for you. But if you've had gel polish done at a salon and it's worked just fine, then something in your technique isn't working. Finally, get the OPI bond-aid - if that doesn't help the gel polish stick to your nails (I don't use it because I find it makes it too hard to remove), then I think you're out of luck with gel polish. Try shellac (chips like crazy on me but I know it works for other people really well).
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I used it for about a month and couldn't tell any difference and I, too, have a few dark spots as well as very dry skin. Maybe with extended use I would have had better results. I just couldn't get passed the sticky feeling. I tried using it at night and in the morning and still had the same result. It tended to roll up when you applied anything over it whether moisturizer or foundation no matter when how long it had been since I applied it. I'm sure results vary as we all are different and how one product does or doesn't do for me may be different for you. Hope this helps. Thanks!
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no lights needed. I have custom trays and the gel just slides into them..10 min is all it really takes. This is strong stuff and works very well. Its all I use. Been using it for a few years now and I just love the results
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It sounds to me like you might not be shaking the cans enough before you light. Shaking is what activates the liquid and causes it to turn into gel. I get right at 2 2/1/2 hours light time. Also shaking completely knocks out any fume odors. I have used sungel and this same method successfully for around 4 years. Hope this helps!
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It's like a semi fluid. The consistency is like granules of jelly. As the gel evaporates over a period of time, just add some water to your container you have placed in your room and the gel expands once again. If you do this, you don't have to purchase the refill so frequently.
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I was told the device actually makes the gel harder ... besides drys faster. FWIW
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I have to admit, I don't see much of a difference, unless it is subtle. Considering the cost of the product, the size of it, I'd say something is "off" on the authenticity of the product - something I've read about such items when purchased from Amazon. I use it almost every night, don't have puffiness, but do have some under eye lines. However, when I use the gel too near my eyes, they burn and they water. I wouldn't buy this again, and considering the large jar, I probably won't have to.
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i think its supposed to accelerate the process but im not sure. I stopped using it after 5 days. I honestly do not believe that light does anything because if it did, i think special eyewear would be necessary. My teeth whitens without it.