PUG Fortify Clear is a professional-grade thixotropic hard gel for technicians who need precision, control, and a completely clear result.

Like all PUG Fortify gels, Clear stays exactly where you place it — no flow, no slump, no migration. Its thick, non-self-levelling consistency is designed for armouring, restoration, dual form extensions, and freehand sculpting, where precise placement matters more than self-levelling convenience. Filing into shape is part of the technique, and for technicians who love building in the air, the control Fortify offers is exactly what the work requires.

The Clear shade adds a unique dimension to the Fortify range — at 0% coverage it is completely transparent after curing, making it the natural choice for encapsulating nail art, glitters, and chromes under a hard gel cap, and for any service where you want the work underneath to show through without any tint.

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

USE CASES

Armouring

Fortify Clear's non-self-levelling consistency makes it ideal for armouring — reinforcing the free edge and stress points on any nail type without the gel spreading away from the target area. Apply precisely where reinforcement is needed and it holds position, giving you complete control over placement.

Restoration

Correct damaged nail architecture, extend short nails, and restore proper curvature with precision. The thixotropic formula holds its position as you work, allowing you to build structure exactly where it is needed without the gel slumping or migrating before curing.

Dual Form Extensions

PUG Fortify is Planet Nails' recommended hard gel for dual form use. The clear shade is particularly well suited to dual forms where a completely transparent result is required — the finished extension is crystal clear from tip to base, ready for gel polish, nail art, or top coat without any tint influencing the colour.

Freehand Sculpting Over Forms

For technicians who love building in the air, Fortify Clear gives you the control and confidence to shape and position product precisely without it running on the form. The clear formula lets you see the nail plate and free edge clearly as you work, making it easier to judge structure and placement.

Nail Art Encapsulation

Use Fortify Clear as a precision cap over glitters, chrome powders, foils, dried florals, and flat nail art. The thixotropic consistency holds over the nail art without pressing it flat or shifting placement, and the 0% coverage keeps everything underneath vivid and true to colour.

Overlays and Tip Overlays

Apply over natural nails or tip extensions as a hard gel structural overlay. The crystal clear formula adds hard gel strength and durability without any colour influence — ideal for clients who change gel polish colours regularly or prefer a completely clear hard gel base.

APPLICATION — STANDARD PROTOCOL

ABOUT PUG FORTIFY

PUG Fortify is the precision line within the PUG — Planet Ultimate Gel — family. Where PUG Clear and PUGGLE are designed to flow, self-level, and deliver a smooth result with minimal filing, Fortify is built for the opposite: maximum control, zero slump, and deliberate placement.

Thixotropic gels behave differently to standard builders. They are thick and resistant to flow at rest, but become workable under the movement of a brush — and return to holding their position the moment you stop. For technicians who work precisely, build in the air, or use dual forms, this behaviour is exactly what the technique requires.

PUG Fortify is the recommended Planet Nails hard gel for armouring and restoration work — reinforcing stress points, correcting nail architecture, and building structure where it's needed most. It is also the recommended hard gel for dual form extensions, where a non-self-levelling consistency prevents product from pooling or migrating inside the form before curing.

All PUG Fortify shades are HEMA-free and TPO-free, manufactured in the EU to EU cosmetic regulations. Available in Clear, Milky, Bliss and Rosy.

REMOVAL

PUG Fortify Clear is a permanent hard gel — it is file off only and cannot be removed with acetone.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What makes Fortify Clear different from PUG Clear?

Both are crystal clear, HEMA-free, TPO-free hard gels that file off. The key difference is viscosity and behaviour. PUG Clear is a medium-thick self-levelling gel that flows from the brush and settles into an even layer — ideal for overlays and a fast, fluid application style. PUG Fortify Clear is thixotropic — it holds its position on the nail and does not self-level, giving you precision control for armouring, restoration, dual forms, and sculpting. Fortify always requires filing to finish; PUG Clear may not on the right client.

Why is Fortify Clear the best choice for dual forms?

The crystal clear formula means the finished extension is completely transparent — no tint, no coverage — making it ideal for any colour or nail art service applied over the top. Combined with Fortify's thixotropic consistency, which holds product in the form without pooling or migrating, Fortify Clear gives you a strong, clear extension that is ready for any finish.

Can I use Fortify Clear for nail art encapsulation?

Yes — the 0% coverage and thixotropic consistency make it well suited to encapsulation work. The gel holds over the nail art without pressing it flat or shifting placement, and the crystal clear cure keeps everything underneath vivid and true to colour. For encapsulation under a self-levelling hard gel, PUG Clear is also a strong option.

Is PUG Fortify Clear suitable for beginners?

It depends on what you are working on. Because Fortify does not flow or run, it can actually be a good option for technicians learning to sculpt — the gel stays on the form where you place it, which makes it easier to build and shape without the product moving before you are ready to cure. Where it requires more skill is in the filing stage, as the surface will always need to be filed and refined after curing. For overlays and everyday services where a smooth, low-filing result is the goal, PUG Clear or PUGGLE are more forgiving starting points.

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

Yes. All PUG Fortify shades are HEMA-free and TPO-free, manufactured in the EU to EU cosmetic regulations.

Can PUG Fortify Clear be soaked off?

No — PUG Fortify 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 down to the base layer and soak off the remaining base with acetone, which significantly reduces removal time.