*Original information: OPI Nail Polish boasts about not having the toxic trio (toluene, formaldehyde, and DPB) but, it has other ingredients that aren't the greatest: camphor, which can cause nausea and dizziness if inhaled, and Benzophenone 1, which may negatively affect the endocrine system.

This last experience is with the OPI Infinite Shine 2 polishes! They are marketed to last 11 days which seems an odd number, but they are specifically stated to be “gel-like”. My sister picked up this color and the starter set of the base and top coat at Sally Beauty supply and I've tried it a couple of times now.

Do you need a lamp for OPI? How do you apply OPI gel polish without UV light? A polish that performs like a gel, the beauty of OPI Infinite Shine is that it doesn't need curing or soaking off, so it can easily be applied and removed at home and in the nail salon without the need for a lamp or acetone.

OPI Gel Color is a soak-off gel polish, meaning you can easily remove it by soaking your nails in acetone. It is cured by an LED lamp, ensuring the polish hardens and stays put and delivering that flawless, long-lasting finish we all crave.