Our lacquers and gels are not formulated with toluene. However, due to the nature of the manufacturing process, trace amounts can sometimes be found with no impact on the safety of our products. As a company committed to safety and transparency, OPI continuously monitors our products to ensure they meet our stringent safety standards. OPI GelColor is listed on the CA DTSC website because there is a potential for trace amounts of toluene in GelColor and the CA DTSC requires you to list it if you have potential trace amounts under 100 parts per million (ppm) - a concentration that's less than to 0.01%.

OPI's proprietary formula has superior adhesion on the nails while maintaining flexibility to resist chipping.

Flip the bottle over and drop a few drops of nail polish remover inside the cap and let sit for a 1-21 to 2 minutes, then flip back over and if it is really stuck, submerge in a bowl of hot water for up 3 minutes. Carefully remove and unscrew. If you are having trouble getting a good hold on the cap, wrap the cap with a rubber glove for extra grip!

Polish removers often have water, moisturizers, or other ingredients, which would ruin the polish. Pure acetone may cause polish to separate. So, we recommend OPI Lacquer Thinner which is formulated with the right combination of solvents. Adding a few drops to thickened nail lacquer or treatment will give a good smooth coat and the right drying time.