Products are vegan/cruelty free. Luminous Colour Gel uses a low allergy formula which is great for allergy sufferers, it is odourless, no primers are needed, no formaldehyde, no toluene, no DBP & BHA, it is organic resin and it lasts up to 4 weeks. Our gel polishes are so pigmented you only need 2 coats for most colours, however lighter colours may need 3. Cures 36-45W led (requires minimum 30 seconds) or UV (minimum 90 seconds). Please do not quick cure as rippling can occur. Apply dark colors super thin and cure an extra 30 seconds. It is recommended to use same brand base coat and top coat, top coat is thick and only needs 1 coat. Top coat is no wipe, and it does work well with pigments. Matte top coat and top coat needs to be shaken well before use, wait a few seconds for it to settle on nails then cure for minimum 30 seconds.