Builder Gel Polish, Professional UV/LED Builder Hard Gels, Naturel Essence 1.76 oz. (Clear)

The media could not be loaded. My first impression was ooh la la & it did not disappoint. This is so luxurious from the packaging to the quality of product.It's super easy to use & it's super transparent - non yellowing (see pic) even after curing 2x for 90 secs each. The lid closes easily if you need to cover gel while flash curing each finger. Absolutely love it & will make this my go to.For those saying it leaks, please see review vid. You need to cut a circle in the middle of the foil to keep it from leaking as hard gel is known to move when not cured.

Really love the glass jar packaging, it’s high quality, the formula is good, it’s not running like other brands and it’s self leveling, so it’s so easy to work with. Thin layer first, not cure yet, other thick layer on for self leveling, it’s not running at all, I do 4 nails and then cure them at the same time. It does save time. I like it.

Dries hard, easy to work with, comparable to another great brand I've tried. To get this milky look I used gulauri builder gel with a milky pink gel polish and finished it with a light dusting of mermaid powder.This was my second time doing a gel overlay, and let me say this is SO MUCH EASIER than acrylics, and completely beginner-friendly.What I did was this:(please note you will need to complete steps 1-5 ONE NAIL AT A TIME)(also please note, if you flood your cuticle you NEED to wipe it off and try again)1. Paint a thin layer over a single whole nail, careful not to touch the cuticles.2. Now scoop up a drop of product and place it on the upper center part of that nail3. Use your brush to push some close to the cuticle without touching it, then slowly drag down while moving side to side, as if you are tracing a zig-zag down the center of your nail, while keeping most product in the center.4. Flip your nail upside down (fingerprint facing the ceiling, nail facing the floor) and let gravity even out the surface.5. When the nail looks perfect, quickly semi-cure your nail until you feel the heat flash, now onto the next nail.6. Complete all nails and do a final cure for 60 seconds if you have a UV light, or 3 minutes if you have an LED light.7. Apply color and top coat.It's SO EASY, but if all else fails, watch some YouTube videos! And please, try not to let the product touch your bare skin. Good luck!

I've been doing my own manicures at home for roughly 5 years and with that have gained a ton of experience and knowledge in how to create salon quality results. I frequently use nail tips with my powder dip manicures , even if my nails are super long, because they don't chip and I'm able to keep the manicure on for 2-3 weeks at a time. What I dislike about tips and powder dip manicures is the need for so many layers in order to achieve that flawless look. This UV/LED Builder gel is a great alternative to using tips because it can be applied overtop of the natural nail to help strengthen it in the same way that a tip does, but allows for less of a need for numerous powder dip layers. Overall this gel builder is fantastic for strengthening nails, preventing chipping on both dip manicures and gel manicures, and is very easy to use. Overall huge fan and will definitely continue using!

Sorry to say this leaked all over all my nail stuff and cleanup was a nightmare. It's very sticky and hard to remove. I tried it once and didn't have much luck due to the lack of directions. I gather that its supposed to be used as a base coat to build your nails up without needing so many coats of dip or polish. It was very runny and sticky so I had a hard time. The container is pretty too bad ir leaks.

I've been using builder gel from various brands as an overlay to protect and strengthen my natural nails for a long time now. In my experience, there are three main factors that determine a "good" builder gel:1. Ease of use. Assuming one knows proper application technique, this GULAURI builder gel isn't hard to use, but it's not quite viscous enough to go on easily, either. It's quite stringy when first pulled out, which I find annoying because it takes extra time to make sure that stringy bit doesn't get anywhere it's not supposed to.2. Self-leveling. This aspect was the most maddening for me about this product. It really only leveled well for me on areas where it was directly applied. So, normal method I use is to paint on a thin layer over the whole nail surface, and "float" a thicker layer over top. Ideally, the product spreads across that base layer evenly and you're left with a fairly even, consistent surface. I didn't find this to be the case with this product at all. Rather than spread and blend, it has more of a tendency to stay close to where it's put down. Attempts to level it manually tended to remain somewhat lumpy, even after turning my finger upside down, waiting for the product to start to pool, and then righting it and waiting for it to settle. I've used this same method over and over with lots of different products and it's usually pretty consistent, but I didn't find that to be the case with this one at all. Really frustrating.3. Strength. For short nails, this product is probably sufficient as a reinforcing overlay. Mine are a bit longer than I usually wear them right now, and this product made me a bit nervous at their current length. I need for a builder gel to hold my nails completely rigid so they don't bend or break. There is a bit more flex here than my comfort level would prefer. I think I will save this to use again when my nails are a bit shorter.Presentation-wise, this product is top-notch. It comes in a fancy-looking gold tub with a hinged lid. It was REALLY difficult to get the seal off without getting completely covered in product, however. You might want to wear gloves like I wish I'd done.The clarity of this gel is excellent, so it would be a great option for encapsulation.Overall, for my needs, this product was just OK. It's not terrible, but it's not the best out there, either. And it's priced really high, given the performance issues I noted. I will keep this and continue to use it to encapsulate nails that have already been reinforced with another brand of builder gel, or perhaps as an overlay when my nails are shorter.