NEW - CLEAR BUILDER - PUG 25ml - HEMA/TPO Free Planet Ultimate Gel - One Step UV/Led Hard Gel

PUG Builder Clear is a permanent, file-off hard gel in clear. It is easy to apply and self-levelling, with the strength and durability of PUG Clear but a thicker viscosity that runs slower and gives you longer workability. That means high control for structured builds and apex work. Built for technicians who want serious hard gel strength with a clean, natural-looking result.

PUG Builder Clear combines the adhesion of a base gel, the strength and durability of a hard builder, and the high-gloss, scratch-resistant finish of a top glaze, all in one product. Its thicker viscosity offers perfect workability on forms and over tips, and it is well suited to overlays, tip overlays, sculptures over forms and 3D nail art effects like shell nails. The clear finish works as a standalone result or as a clean base for colour, French and nail art.

HEMA-free and TPO-free, formulated in the EU to EU cosmetic regulations. Low heat profile. File off only.

Available in 25ml and 45ml. Same PUG performance. Cleaner formula. Lower heat.

USE CASES

Hard Gel Structured Manicure / Overlay

Applied over a Planet Nails rubber base on the natural nail, PUG Builder Clear builds structure, an apex, and hard gel strength with a clear, polished finish. The slower self-levelling time gives you control over where the product settles, and the result works as a complete standalone finish or as a base for gel polish and nail art.

Tip Overlay

Apply over tip extensions as a structural overlay. The thicker viscosity gives you longer workability over the tip, and PUG Builder Clear blends into the natural nail for a clean, natural finish.

Sculptures Over Forms

PUG Builder Clear offers perfect workability on forms with a slower self-levelling time, making it well suited to sculptures over forms and extensions that need apex work. For precision sculpting where non-self-levelling control is required, see PUG Fortify Clear.

Nail Art: 3D Effects

The thicker viscosity is slower to run, which gives you the control and working time for 3D nail art effects like shell nails.

Clear Base for Colour and French

The clear finish gives you a clean canvas for gel polish colour, a painted French or nail art. Painting over a clear hard gel base also makes infills and rebalancing easier, as you can file down to the clear layer and infill from there.

Hard Gel Infill / Rebalance

Use PUG Builder Clear to infill and rebalance existing hard gel overlays at the regrowth appointment. De-bulk as needed, apply to the new growth area and blend over the existing product, then cure and file to finish.

APPLICATION: STANDARD PROTOCOL

ABOUT PUG BUILDER CLEAR

PUG, Planet Ultimate Gel, was built on a love of dogs and a determination to make hard gel accessible without compromising on performance. Strong, self-levelling, and low-heat, the PUG range has grown to offer a solution for every hard gel need and working style, and Builder Clear is the thicker, higher-control clear of the family.

PUG Builder Clear combines the adhesion of a base gel, the strength and durability of a hard builder, and the high-gloss scratch-resistant finish of a top glaze, all in one product. With its thicker viscosity and slower self-levelling time, it is well suited to overlays, tip overlays, sculptures over forms, and structured builds and 3D nail art where control and a clean, natural-looking result are the goal.

HEMA-free and TPO-free, formulated in the EU to EU cosmetic regulations, PUG Builder Clear has a low heat profile compared to traditional hard gels. As with all hard gel builders, a heat conversation with new clients before the service is always recommended.

For precision work including armouring, restoration, dual forms, and sculpting where a non-self-levelling consistency is required, see PUG Fortify Clear. For a thinner, faster self-levelling clear, see PUG Clear. For a hard gel in a brush-on bottle format, see PUGGLE Clear.

UNDERSTANDING HEAT SPIKES

Every gel curing reaction releases some heat as part of the chemistry. When the cure is slow and controlled, heat dissipates gradually and the client feels little to nothing. When it is fast, heat is released all at once, and the client may experience a heat spike.

Hard gel builders form more bonds during curing than soft gels, which means more heat is generated as a category. PUG Builder Clear is formulated with controlled photo initiators to regulate this process, and the HEMA and TPO free formula delivers a low heat profile. Individual sensitivity still varies, so a heat conversation with new clients is always worthwhile.

Key factors that increase heat spike risk:

Educate every new client about the possibility of a heat spike and what to do if it occurs before the service begins. A brief conversation upfront prevents a painful experience mid-service.

REMOVAL

PUG Builder Clear is a permanent hard gel. It is file off only and cannot be removed with acetone.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between PUG Builder Clear and PUG Clear?

Both are clear hard gels with the same strength and durability, but they differ in viscosity. PUG Builder Clear is thicker and slower to run, giving you longer workability and more control for structured builds, apex work, sculptures over forms and 3D nail art effects. PUG Clear is thinner and self-levels faster, making it well suited to overlays and a quicker application style.

What is the difference between PUG Builder Clear and PUG Fortify Clear?

PUG Builder Clear is a self-levelling hard gel, with a slower self-levelling time for added control. PUG Fortify Clear is thixotropic and does not self-level. It holds its position on the nail and is designed for precision work including armouring, restoration, dual forms, and freehand sculpting.

What is the difference between PUG Builder Clear and PUGGLE Clear?

Both are clear hard gels, but they differ in format and consistency. PUG Builder Clear comes in a jar and is applied with a separate gel brush, with a thicker viscosity for structured builds. PUGGLE comes in a bottle with a built-in brush and has a thinner, more fluid consistency designed to self-level from the brush with minimal manipulation. PUGGLE is also suitable for a no-file finish on the right client, while PUG Builder Clear will typically require some filing to finish.

Is PUG Builder Clear HEMA-free and TPO-free?

Yes. PUG Builder Clear is both HEMA-free and TPO-free, manufactured in the EU to EU cosmetic regulations.

What base should I use under PUG Builder Clear?

Any Planet Nails rubber base: Stick 'n Float, Lastik, or Lastik HF, whichever best suits your client. A rubber base provides a flexible bridging layer between the natural nail and the hard gel above, improves retention, and creates a soak-off pathway that significantly reduces removal time. It is particularly recommended for clients prone to lifting, or clients with thin, weak, damaged or brittle nails. Always apply Sticky Bond or Sticky Bond HF to the natural nail before the base coat.

Can PUG Builder Clear be soaked off?

No. PUG Builder Clear is a permanent hard gel and must be filed off. However, if a Planet Nails rubber base was applied underneath, you can file through the hard gel layer down to the base and soak off the remaining base with acetone, significantly reducing total removal time.

Which size should I choose, 25ml or 45ml?

The 25ml is ideal for trialling the product or for technicians who use Builder Clear for specific services such as structured builds and nail art. The 45ml is the better value option for technicians who use PUG Builder Clear as a primary builder across a full client schedule.