Makartt Poly Nail Gel: Clear 50ML Gel Builder for Natural-Looking Strengthener 3D Molding Gel for Trendy Nail Art-Long-Lasting and Easy to Use Supplies

Tl;dr - It is a wonderful polygel and applies like a dream.Going to write a bit of a longer review for this one. I saw another person write one in a similar way before and it made a lot of sense to me. First off, this product is a poly gel. It is made to be used with a slip solution and a good nail brush. So for all of the reviews that say it's too sticky, that's probably why. Maybe it's because I started out with a different brand that was very hard to work with, but this gel applied beautifully. I would say I'm intermediate at nails, but a beginner in this type of gel. I used dual forms and I'm still getting used to the amount needed, and always end up applying to thin. This product allows for building very easily. One completed the nails feel very durable. Do keep in mind this is just a single step in a system. You will need a base coat and a top coat. I feel that you get a nice amount for the money spent in comparison to other brands out there. Poly gel with dual forms is not easy and there is a BIG learning curve, but this product makes it easier for sure

The media could not be loaded. I purchased not only the white polygel but also the markartt green polygel kit. The green nails I did were my very first ever set of polygel nails! Polygel is super beginner friendly and I highly suggest it. My second set I painted over with regular polish (red and sparkles). And my most recent set I did with the white polygel as well as the clear that came with my kit. I also decided to buy some gel polish and gold flakes. I have never done nails before and I gotta say that I think they turned out really well. The polygel was strong and lasted about 5-6 weeks.Pros:-Beautiful colors-super adaptable-beginner friendly-not overly time consuming-long lasting-light weightCons:-I recommend getting an electronic file to help the removal process. (Otherwise it takes ages)-dual forms get super sticky afterwards and are difficult to clean. (Soak in nail polish remover)-with mixing the pigmented polygel and the clear polygel you run the risk of your nails breaking easier. (Not practical; stick with one color and then adding design on top)Breakdown of each set:Set 1; Green polygel kitMy first ever set of polygel nails! I was so excited about this kit. However, I was super upset because I had paid for two day shipping and it took three weeks to arrive! Although the polygel took forever to arrive, the lamp I purchased on the same day from markartt only took one day to arrive. Altough the shipping was inconsistent everything arrived unscathed and I was super excited to do my first ever set. This set took me about 3-4 hours. I ended up taking a little dotting tool and regular dark green polish to decorate the nails. I gotta say that on my first set, my nails were super thick. To thin out the underside of my nails after curing I had to use an e-file. I was nervous to use and e-file because I’m not a professional and I gotta say after doing a few sets I am glad I have it.Set 2; Red & SparklyThe red sparkly set I did, I used the white polygel as the base. This set was super simple. It took maybe 3 hours including the red and sparkle polish on top. Super simple.Set 3; Clear/White Marble + GoldThis set was by far my most complicated one. I had an idea in my head to make clear and white marble nails. After finishing the set I realized that just the clear and white looked kinda funny and I wanted to do something dramatic with them. I went ahead and purchased some gold and rose gold flakes as well as a gel polish set. I used the markartt base polish as a type of glue for the gold flakes and it worked really well. And then I used the gold glittery gel polish for my accent nail. Although these nails were beautiful, they didn’t last as long as my first two sets. I think the combination of the clear polygel and the pigmented polygel mixed together made the nail loose structural stability. I think that using two different pigmented polygels would probably work better. The clear polygel is just a slightly thinner consistency. These nails took about 4 hours to do, but only lasted 3 weeks.

These were perfect and very pretty in color. Easy to use and the nails come out perfect every time! Love this product! The only thing i was not happy about was that these were not full at all. The first bottle I used to do my last set had a huge air bubble in it so when I pressed the first bit of product out of the tube it pushed out a air bubble that was in the tube from packaging in which caused the tube to be maybe half full if not more but it was still a good product.

Pink FlareI like this polygel, it's very think (possibly extra thick because my bedroom is pretty cold) but using alcohol as slip solution works well. It will self level, but VERY slowly. I took off a star because I expected a little more neon pink and it's closer to a rose red pink, slightly brighter. It was lighter before applying a crystal clear glossy top coat... I tried to file off the top coat to leave it matte, but it still looked darker than expected. If you don't have to clean up the edges, I'm not sure why that would happen... it's still a pretty color and it photographs more like the advertised picture, so I'm just confused... lol

I prefer this brand over others. The consistency is better than others and easier to work with. I get compliments that just the clear looks like my real nails even when I have the gel extending my nails. With proper nail prep - I can wear them for 4 weeks. Looks great with polish on top or add your fave semi-cured gel strips on top. You need less than you think but finding out how much is just a learning curve. Easy to wipe off when you know it was too much and try again. Total time for me with proper nail prep - 1 hour per hand. Was 3 hrs for 2 hands a year ago. If you skip nail prep- they might last minutes or a week.If you dont already: get an electric/battery powered file, thicker emery boards, LED light to cure, and some “dual forms” that have multiple nail bed shape options. My nail beds are some flat and some curved.

The sheer and neon pink shades are super pretty, and the formula seems strong—but I still can’t seem to use this stuff right. It takes some practice to control and shape, and without the right slip solution and tools, it gets frustrating fast.Bottom line:Gorgeous product with potential, but definitely not beginner-friendly. Best if you’re experienced or ready to practice. 💅😅