A firm favourite in my salon.
"This is always a winner with my clients. They love the soft shimmer and a base for French/Ombre."
Please note: During our transition from PureFoundation to TrueFoundation, you may receive products labelled with the original PureFoundation name. Rest assured, the formula remains exactly the same – only the name and packaging are being updated.
Step into the future of the nail industry with TrueFoundation, HONA's groundbreaking hybrid that marries the strength of a rubber base with the grace of TruBuild. Our innovative formula is fortified with advanced ingredients, enabling a level of crosslinking that surpasses traditional gels. The outcome is a product with unmatched adhesive properties, providing a robust foundation that truly stands out in the market.
Why choose TrueFoundation
This universal gel can be used in many ways it is a strong builder gel (no base required), it is an incredible adhesive for SwiftTips (HONA's soft gel extension system) and is also great as a strengthening overlay.
At the heart of TrueFoundation is a key ingredient that forms robust bonds with keratin – the fundamental protein in nails. This leads to dramatically enhanced adhesion, reducing the risk of peeling and chipping and ensuring your manicures are both durable and long-lasting.
Why choose the HONA Gel System?
SAFER - HONA hired world-leading chemists, to create the incredible formula. What this means is that you know the product has been made to the highest standards. No toxic ingredients have been used which has greatly reduced the risk of causing yourself or a client an allergy.
STRONGER - Using state-of-the-art ingredients, the HONA gel system formula was created to be the strongest hypoallergenic brand it can be. It will give up to 3+ weeks of use while giving little to no heat spike.
SMARTER - By choosing the HONA gel system you are future-proofing you and your salon. Developing an allergy to your current gel system can be costly as you will need to rebrand. A hypoallergenic system like ours will greatly reduce the chances of you developing an allergy - future-proofing yourself.
What are the key features of HONA TrueFoundation?
- 20ml bottle
- Medium viscosity
- No base coat is needed
- Safe, and doesn't harm the natural nail.
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Hypoallergenic
- HEMA, HPMA & IBOA free
- 100% Gel system
- Created in Germany, Packaged in Wales
- Unique outer cap
- Long brush to reach every drop
How To Use
- Apply directly to the natural nail or over a cured layer of TrueBond.
- Apply a paper-thin layer and cure for 60 seconds (or 99 seconds on low heat mode).
- Optional: lay down a thin wet slip layer to help guide your builder bead.
- Use a liner brush to guide product into the cuticle and side walls.
- Tip the client’s hand upside down to help create an even apex.
- Cure fully, remove the inhibition layer with IPA if refining, or apply top coat/colour directly.
- For removal: De-bulk and Soak in acetone for 10 minutes. Use a cuticle knife to gently remove residue and smooth with a buffer.
Ingredients
Urethane acrylate, Aliphatic difunctional urethane acrylate, Phenoxyethyl Acrylate, Acrylate resin, Methyl benzoylformate, Silica Silylate, Benzoyl Isopropanol, Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate, Tocopherol, Acryloyl Morpholine, PPG-3 Glyceryl Ether Triacrylate, p- Hydroxyanisole May Contain: CI 77891, CI 77007, CI 42090, CI 47005, CI 77742, CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 16035, CI 45410, CI 77000, CI 77266, CI 77510, CI 45380, CI 15880
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True Foundation - Chic
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True Foundation - Chic
Sale priceCHF 21.00
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 30 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
True Foundation - Chic offers a stunning peachy nude shade with shimmer, providing gorgeous color retention. Its innovative formula, fortified with advanced ingredients, ensures unmatched adhesive properties and durability, making it a strong builder gel and ideal for SwiftTips and strengthening overlays.
Summary topics
- Shade: 24%
- Shimmer: 32%
- Color: 32%
Review topics: ["shade","base","colour","foundation","shimmer","retention","sparkle","build","peach","gel"].
Review highlights
- "Absolutely beautiful shade, love the little sparkle in it." —
- "The shimmer is subtle enough that a French tip looks incredible!" —
- "Stunning nude builder with subtle shimmer running through!" —
Reviews
Gorgeous
"Gorgeous"
Gorgeous sparkle x
"Gorgeous sparkle x"
My clients and I love
"My clients and I love chic 💕"
Love
"Gorgeous colour really love pure foundation Amazing retention 👏👏👏:hands_heart_light_skin_tone::hands_heart_light_skin_tone::hands_heart_light_skin_tone:"
The perfect peachy shimmer
"I think this shade is absolutely stunning. The shimmer is subtle enough that a French tip looks incredible!"
Great not pink option
"Great builder gel option for clients who don't want pink ❤️"
Perfect glitter builder gel
"The shade is so beautiful with the subtle glitter, I am obsessed 😍"
Perfect retention, perfect coverage, beautiful
"Perfect retention, perfect coverage, beautiful consistency just all round love!!"
Gorgeous nude
"Stunning nude builder with subtle shimmer running through!"