Brand ingredient check
Is IBD HEMA-Free?
IBD is mixed: 1 of 4 database products are marked HEMA-free and 3 are not. IBD has professional gel products with different ingredient profiles; some entries are HEMA-free and others are not.
Target query: is IBD HEMA free. Last updated: May 23, 2026. This is educational ingredient information, not medical advice.
Direct Answer
| Ingredient | Status for IBD | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| HEMA | Detected in 3 of 4 database products | Methacrylate allergen or cross-reactive sensitizer to check before use. |
| HPMA | Detected in 1 of 4 database products | Methacrylate allergen or cross-reactive sensitizer to check before use. |
| TPO | Not detected in disclosed ingredient lists | Photoinitiator with EU regulatory restrictions from 2025. |
| MMA | Not detected in disclosed ingredient lists | Acrylic monomer associated with nail damage and contact dermatitis concerns. |
IBD Products Checked
4 products in the database.
Ingredient Sources
IBD entries prioritize brand product pages and professional product disclosures. Source grades follow the public BuilderGel.app methodology.
HEMA-free means HEMA was not detected in the disclosed ingredient list we reviewed. It does not mean the product is free from every acrylate, methacrylate, photoinitiator, or allergy risk.
| Product | Source | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| IBD Just Gel — HEMA-Free Builder | Product label or submitted source | A · Not dated |
| IBD Builder Gel — Pink | Product label or submitted source | A · Not dated |
| IBD Builder Gel Clear | Amazon listing | B · 2026-05-06 |
| IBD Hard Gel Clear | Amazon listing | B · 2026-05-06 |
HEMA-Free Alternatives
These products are marked HEMA-free in the database. They are lower-risk starting points, not allergy-proof choices.
Medical and Formula Disclaimer
This page is not medical advice. Ingredient lists can change, Amazon listings can lag behind packaging, and HEMA-free claims do not rule out HPMA, Di-HEMA TMHDC, TPO, IBOA, cyanoacrylates, or other allergy triggers. If you have redness, itching, swelling, peeling, nail lifting, or facial/eyelid symptoms after gel use, stop using the product and ask a healthcare professional.