ibd Building Gel - Cover Pink, 0.5 oz

I am a licensed nail tech. This brand is always reliable. This set is done with the sheer pink on my natural nails. It's a semi hard builder which I can soak off easily, but gives strength like hard gel. I use on myself and clients with natural nails and extensions. There is no lifting and no damage even after my nails were 1 month overgrown without a refill. Second set was on my client's natural nails which she grew from nubs to get to that length with this ibd gel. Proper nail prep is key. The negative reviews are from people inexperienced with gels. PLEASE EDUCATE YOURSELVES BEFORE USING GELS AND GIVING YOURSELF DAMAGE AND ALLERGIES!!! This self levels pretty quick so you also have to be quick. Do one at a time and flash cure a few seconds to hold it in place. Apex building is easy. I love the translucent jelly pink color. You can see the sheerness in the square nail photo. It gives a flush of color to the nailbed. It's like your nails, but better kind of color. A no makeup "makeup" for your nails! Also, if it isn't curing properly then it means A.) Your lamp isn't atleast 48 watts. B.) Your coat is too thick especially if it's a more opaque color such as the white one. OR C.) You received a defective product. All of which can be true. I fully stand by this gel though. I've used ibd brand as a diy-er when I was a young aspiring tech and now as a licensed nail tech.*Last photo are of my natural nails with just the builder on. Even shiny without topcoat. Builds nice Apex for strength and durability. If you do it right there is no need for much filing on top! I did none at all. The sheer pink is gorgeous.

Salon-Quality Results at Home! 💅🏼The IBD Building Gel is a total game-changer for anyone who loves doing their own nails or wants to achieve strong, professional-quality nail extensions without going to the salon. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and I’m honestly impressed by how easy it is to work with and how beautiful the results are!The consistency is smooth, self-leveling, and easy to control, making it perfect for beginners and pros alike. It doesn’t run or flood the cuticle, and it cures perfectly under a UV or LED lamp. The Cover Pink shade is gorgeous — natural-looking, soft, and flattering for all skin tones. It’s ideal for creating a clean nude base, baby boomers, or French-style manicures.

I’ve gotten a few different builder gels and this one if my favorite! If you’re used to getting builder gel at the salon, this one is a medium consistency. Not as thick as the stuff at the salon but not as liquid as some others in a bottle that I’ve tried. This one makes it more user friendly in my opinion and less room for error. Prep is definitely key to make these last also less is more! I’m going on 4 (almost 5 weeks) from my last nail appointment and currently on maternity leave. Decided to try and fill my nails myself and if these last, I don’t know if I’ll ever go back to the nail salon! This photo is the product filled over my salon builder gel (before polish). This light pink is beautiful! A little more shear than the builder gel I got at the salon but that doesn’t matter since I’ll be polishing over it. This is 3 coats and buffed. I like that you don’t need a nail drill to smooth these out. I just used a nail file. I’ll update in a few weeks to see how they hold up. Overall super pleased!

I have used the IBD clear in a jar, which has been too thick, wished to try the sheer pink. It is a nice pink color, but i found it quite a bit harder to work with as it runs too quickly before curing. I've tried adding an initial first thin layer for 2nd layer to adhere/hold to, yet even then, it would run into sidewalls of nail, cuticle area, making clean up necessary before curing. I've now used 3 different pink builder gels in a botlle, this one is my least favorite over Orly's light pink and Born prettys milky pink.

I’ve been doing nails for awhile now and I WISH someone would have showed me this product sooner! It’s so easy to use. Watch their 2 min tutorial, and get right to it! No flashy stuff or excessive extras. Just a bottle of this, clear coat or color, and a nice nail lamp is all you need. 10/10 I HIGHLY recommend!

The brush dries up and needs clean more frequently than expected but otherwise gel is GREAT! Just have some extra brushes your first time using.

This is an update of my experience with this product. My initial review is below. I was hoping that this product would last 3 weeks and I am happy to report that it did! The gel didn’t lift, crack, or split. My nails stayed strong and grew out substantially. I am 100% satisfied with the gel. I do agree with others that the brush needs to be improved, it is too large and wide. I did my second manicure and I am very happy with the result. See photos below of my 3 week outgrowth and new manicure.——Initial Review——I purchased the IBD Building Gel in Cover Pink, and the IBD UV Bonder. I wanted to use these products for a “my nails but better” overlay on my natural nails. I am hoping this product will last 3 weeks (crossing fingers!) I spent a good amount of time on prep making sure my cuticles were pushed back and my nails were free of cuticle and filed into shape. After wiping nails with alcohol I brushed on a thin coat of the UV Bonder and then cured under UV light. After that I did a thin coat of the Builder Gel followed by dabbing on a thicker layer trying to build an apex (like I saw on a YouTube video!) I did ok I think for a first time but I hope I get better over time. I love the results! The Cover Pink is semi-sheer milky pink and still shows my free nail which is what I wanted. My nails are strong, smooth and shiny and I got the look I was going for. Time will tell how long it lasts but for now I’m very happy! Edit: 1 Week Update- Going strong, No lifting, no chips, no cracks. Still shiny! Week 2: Still no lifting no chips no cracks. Slightly less shiny. My nails are definitely growing out. Just 1 week to go to meet my 3 week goal!