ibd Building Gel Top Coat, 0.5 oz

This builder gel is incredibly user-friendly, which is one of the biggest reasons I like it. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been doing nails for years, it’s easy to control and doesn’t seem to have a personal vendetta against you like some builder gels do. 😂 It has a nice consistency, self-levels well, and stays where you put it long enough to shape the nail without feeling rushed. Once cured, the nails feel strong but still lightweight, and the finished results look smooth and professional. I also love the brush-in-bottle design because it keeps the application simple and much less messy than working from a pot. I’ve used builder gels that had me questioning my career choices halfway through one nail. This one? It actually cooperates. 😂 It behaves, builds beautiful nails, and lets me look like I know exactly what I’m doing. Definitely one I’ll keep reaching for!

I’m not usually one to write reviews on things, especially nail products because they never really WOW me enough to do so. But THIS? This is worth as many reviews as I could give. I really started my natural nail journey this year after years of doing my own gel nails and this product is just incredible for that, from beginning to end. At first I was weary because of how thick the product was but the way it applies and self-levels makes it SO easy to use. I don’t extend my nails or anything so I can’t speak on that, but I use this as a BIAB or a builder gel to keep my natural nails strong. The prep work IS important, I dehydrated my nails, filed them to shape, and buffed the shine off. I used a gel base coat (I’m not sure if this is really necessary but I did it anyway). I cured each layer of this product for 120 seconds in my LED lamp (I prefer to over-cure to be precautious) and then I finally applied a gel top coat. The cover pink is a pretty milky pink color, but I was able to paint over it with a regular polish color after all the curing was done! My nails feel so smooth, glossy, and strong! I’ll definitely be ordering other colors of this soon!

This is my favorite base. Often times I just put a clear coat over it because I love the color. It is so pretty and classy. It is easy to apply, you just need to take your time and apply carefully so you don’t have uneven nails. The brand is great and my go-to for nail materials. It cures quickly with a nail light.

I purchased the IBD Builder Gel in Sheer Pink because I wanted to try something lighter than acrylic for doing my nails at home. I enjoy taking care of my nails and have been practicing extensions and overlays so I don’t always have to go to a salon. When the product arrived, I did run into one issue right away: the lid was damaged, and I honestly thought I wasn’t going to be able to open it. I tried several times by hand and it wouldn’t budge. I eventually had to use mechanic pliers just to twist it open. Definitely not the best first impression. However, once I finally opened it, the product itself worked really well. The texture is easy to work with and it self-levels nicely, which is very helpful if you’re not a professional. I also appreciate that there’s no strong acrylic smell, and it feels much lighter on the nails. The sheer pink shade is very pretty and natural. With one layer it gives a subtle healthy nail look, and you can build it up for a slightly stronger pink tone. It also cures quickly under an LED lamp, and the finished nails feel strong but not bulky. After using it several times, I can say that my nails look natural and hold up well. Despite the initial issue with the lid, the gel itself performs very nicely. Overall, if you’re looking for a builder gel that’s easy to work with, lightweight, and natural-looking, this is a good option. I just hope the lid issue was a one-time packaging problem.

UPDATE: This product is amazing. I definitely was not using it correctly. I had it for a while without using and I started using it a few months ago and I am not going back. The step that made a difference for me was putting on a base coat before going in with the builder gel. I prep and dehydrate my nails, then I go in with Young Nails Protein Bond. I put a layer of gel polish base coat and cure. After that, you can either paint the builder gel on and cure each layer until you get your desired thickness, or you can paint a slip layer of the builder gel that you don't cure and then go in with another blob and work it side to side down the nail. However, the latter can be a bit tricky because the product is runny and can run to the cuticles and make a mess. Once through, remove the tacky layer with alcohol and file and shape. I have had no issues since learning how to use the product correctly. The product does not lift. I have done my nails and gone 6 weeks without refilling and have had no lifting or breakage. My natural nails have grown so much that I have to keep cutting them down. I don't like the brush but the product is excellent. I would recommend it especially for those who want to grow their natural nails because it will not keep lifting if used correctly. OLD REVIEW: I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or whether this product is just trash. I am a trained and experienced beauty therapist. I have tried using this to do a gel overlay twice. The first time, I used it with dehydrator and young nails protein bond. The builder gel shrank significantly, even on the second layer. It shrank away from free-edge, sidewalls and cuticle so I had to soak it off. I tried again but only by only dehydrating, since some primers/bonders can cause this. This was at night and by the time I woke up in the morning, all the nails were peeling off from the free-edge. IBD is supposed to be a reputable brand. I am super disappointed. I am so afraid to use it on clients now.

I love this!! More than I expected to. It was easy to work with and I did use a thin brush to even out the application. I’m still learning to do my own nails but this is definitely beginner friendly. I added a color on top because after I buffed them a bit with a sanding band the color did fade a little. However, I think if you know how to apply it well you won’t have to add a color on top. Still 10/10 for me.

Initially I got the sheer pink and it was fantastic for a beginner, it was thick enough to give you time to work with it but also self molding. I got the white this time because I thought the pink was giving my colors a pink undertone, and the white is the same consistency as nail polish. It’s sooo thin and much harder to build with. I like to add some length and even out all my nails so this was disappointing. Going to re order the sheer pink!

great consistency, easy to apply and use! the color is pretty and very close to my natural nail bed color. great for protecting, smoothing out, and thickening flimsy nails. there is some heat when curing, but does not burn. the gel may not be the most durable though, i often get little knicks and ridges at the fingertips. still a very beginner friendly builder gel that's easy to level and build nail arch. i give it a thumbs up =)

Love this Builder in a Bottle! The consistency and viscosity is perfect! Goes on thick and stays thick where you want it thick like the arch and smooths beautifully and evenly to the nail walls. Self levels beautifully, especially when finger is held upside down to pull it into a perfect arch on top. Can touch up shape with brush and it self levels at a speed that is easy to work with and not too rushed or too slow. Viscosity is slow enough that you aren’t rushing to avoid cuticle flooding but I still do a flash cure under the light before moving on to the next finger with each finger to set the perfect level and arch, then cure the whole hand for the full time at the end. I apply a nail dehydrator, then a primer and skip base coat under the BIAB. I apply gel colour directly on top without wiping the inhabiting layer off so that acts as the tacky base top top so no base required above or below this product. I have both Clear and Cover Pink. I prefer the Cover Pink for it’s consistency and how it is a beautiful neutral all on its own but also a nice base colour for gel colour on top (it hides any nailed imperfections/drill marks etc). Super happy with this product!

Apply a thin coat and use a top coat, needs to be cured under a lamp, I’ve used this with nail extensions and to harden my natural nails, highly recommend this product

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Het is makkelijk om aan te brengen. Ik ben er erg nlij mee.

C'est normal qu'il soit liquide comme ça ? Les avis disent qu'il est epais mais je le trouve liquide comme un semi permanent