Gel Polish Formulas

Important Transparency Notice
The ingredient compositions listed on this page reflect representative formulations supplied by our manufacturing partners. Percentages are approximate and may vary slightly by shade, pigment load, and production batch.
Some ranges are manufactured under programs that support EU Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR) and CPNP notification for professional-use nail products. Where applicable, CPSR-supported products will be clearly stated on the individual product listing. (These formulas have been sent off personally for certification by our manufacturing partners, they personally hold the CPSR certification)
All gel products are intended for professional nail use only, applied to the nail plate and fully cured under an appropriate UV/LED lamp. Avoid contact with skin. Always discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Percentages are approximate and may vary slightly by shade and production batch.

NN Gel Polish Series: Example composition

Ingredients (approx. %):

  • Acrylates/Carbamate Copolymer (47%),
  • Acrylates Copolymer (23%),
  • Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer (15%),
  • Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate (13%),
  • CI 14700 (0.85%),
  • CI 47005 (0.65%),
  • CI 42090 (0.5%).

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Cat-Eye / Metallic Gel Polish Series: Example composition
Ingredients (approx. %):

  • Acrylates Copolymer (60%),
  • Acryloyl Morpholine (20%),
  • Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate (8%),
  • Methanone, (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)diphenylphosphine oxide (5%),
  • CI 77891 (5%),
  • Silica Dimethyl Silylate (2%)

*This is the corrected formula. Labelling does have slight differences due to old templates. Will be corrected in next printings.

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Gel Polish / Colour Gel Formula (Polyurethane-based colour gel): Example composition

Ingredients (approx. %):

  • Polyurethane (58%),
  • Acrylates Copolymer (29%),
  • Hydroxycyclohexyl Phenyl Ketone (5%),
  • Bentonite (5%),
  • CI 77891 (1%),
  • CI 77742 (0.5%),
  • CI 77499 (0.5%),
  • CI 77007 (0.5%),
  • CI 61565 (0.5%).

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Gel Polish Formula (High-HPMA / TMO System): Example composition


Ingredients (approx. %)

  • Acrylates Copolymer (66.02%),
  • 2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate / Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate (23.55%),
  • Di-p-tolyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (4.20%),
  • Silica Dimethyl Silylate (2.05%),
    Dimethicone (0.85%),
  • Iron Oxides (CI 77491/77492/77499) (listed as Triiron Tetraoxide) (0.8–0.98%)
  • May contain (depending on shade):
  • PPG-2 Neopentyl Glycol Diacrylate (0–1.94%),
  • CI 18965 (Acid Yellow 2) (0–0.41%),
  • CI 73360 (Pigment Red 181) (0–0.41%),
  • CI 73385 (Pigment Violet 23) (0–0.41%),
  • CI 74160 (Pigment Blue 15) (0–0.41%),
  • CI 74260 (Pigment Green 7) (0–0.41%),
  • CI 77266 (Black) (0–0.41%).

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Colour Gel Polish (Acrylates/Carbamate System: Example composition


Ingredients (approx. %):

  • Acrylates/Carbamate Copolymer (70%),
  • Acrylates Copolymer (15%),
  • Trimethylbenzoyl Ditolyphosphine Oxide (TMO) (5%),
  • Dimethicone (2%),
  • Microcrystalline Wax (2%),
  • CI 77499 (2%),
  • CI 77891 (2%),
  • CI 14700 (2%).

Colour Gel Polish (Acrylate Aliphatic Utherane System:  Example composition

Ingredients (approx. %):

  • Acrylated Aliphatic Urethane — 75%
  • Acrylates Copolymer — 15%
  • Dimethicone — 2%
  • Microcrystalline Wax — 2%
  • CI 77499 (Iron Oxides) — 2%
  • CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide) — 2%
  • CI 14700 (Red Pigment) — 2%

Cat-eye/Glitters Third HPMA base formulas: Example composition

Ingredients (approx. %):

  • Acrylates Copolymer — 55.0–63.0%
  • Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate (HPMA) — 25.0–28.0%
  • Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate (TMO) — 3.0–4.5%
  • Iron Oxides (CI 77499 / CI 77491 / CI 77492) — 0.0–4.0%

Variant-Specific Ingredients (Where Applicable)

  • Hydroxycyclohexyl Phenyl Ketone (HCPK) — 3.0–3.5%
  • Aluminium Powder (CI 77000) — 0.0–5.0%
  • May Contain (+/-)
  • Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
  • Carbon Black (CI 77266)
  • Pigment Blue 15 (CI 74160)
  • Pigment Green 7 (CI 74260)
  • Red 30 (CI 73360)
  • Red 34 (CI 15880)
  • Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
  • Violet 2 (CI 60725)

Formula Variations by Product 
The compositions shown above represent the primary formulation types used across our gel polish ranges. Some gel polishes are produced under different compositions depending on shade, effect, or manufacturing requirements.
Where a gel polish is made using a different or modified formulation, the specific ingredient composition will be clearly listed on the individual product page under “Ingredients” or on the product’s ingredient tab.
This approach ensures full transparency while allowing for performance-driven variations across colours, finishes, and effects.