DND HEMA & TPO Free Gel Duo 118 Bathe In Silk Iris
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DND 118 Bathe In Silk Iris is a deep violet from DND's HEMA & TPO Free line. You get the gel polish and its matching lacquer, so a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure come out the same colour.
What you get
- 1 x DND 118 Bathe In Silk Iris gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND 118 Bathe In Silk Iris nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- TPO free: TPO is the photoinitiator the EU removed from cosmetics in 2025; this formula does not use it.
- Rated for 21 days: DND lists up to 21 days of chip-free wear with proper prep.
- Does not shrink: DND lists the HEMA & TPO Free formula as non-shrinking and chip-free.
- Clean cream finish: no shimmer or glitter, so it reads the same under salon light and daylight.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND HEMA & TPO Free |
| Shade number | 118 |
| Shade name | Bathe In Silk Iris |
| Colour family | Purple |
| Tone | deep violet |
| Finish | Cream |
| Format | gel polish + matching nail lacquer |
| Bottle size | 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) |
| Gel cure | 45 seconds under LED, about 2 minutes under UV per colour coat |
| Base and top | any DND, DC or DIVA base and no-wipe top gel |
| Formula | HEMA free, TPO free, vegan, cruelty-free |
| Removal | soak-off with acetone |
| SKU | DNDHFGL118 |
How to apply the gel
- Start with a clean plate: no oil, no shine.
- Base gel: DND #500, DC #800 or DIVA #100, cured 30 seconds.
- Two thin coats: DND 118 Bathe In Silk Iris, 45 seconds under LED per coat; thin layers cure evenly.
- Seal: no-wipe top gel, 45 seconds, then cuticle oil.
Who it suits
- Evening sets: purple carries red and blue pigment, so it shifts between salon light and daylight.
- Fall bookings, paired with a soft pink base.
- Clients who ask for deep violet by name or by number 118.
Which option to choose
Compared with a standard DND duo, DND 118 Bathe In Silk Iris swaps in a formula without HEMA or TPO while keeping the same gel and lacquer format. It still works with the DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels you already stock.
Removal
File through the top coat, then soak in acetone for about 10 to 15 minutes and ease the softened gel off with a pusher. Skip the drill on the natural nail and finish with cuticle oil.
More to pair with Bathe In Silk Iris: the DND HEMA & TPO Free collection, HEMA-free purple shades and the Part 04 Nocturnal set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND 118 Bathe In Silk Iris as a gel and a lacquer with the same shade number, so a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure match. The lacquer air-dries, the gel needs an LED or UV lamp.
What do HEMA free and TPO free mean?+
HEMA is a monomer and the ingredient most linked to allergic reactions from gel polish. TPO is a photoinitiator the EU removed from cosmetics in 2025. This DND line is made without either one.
What colour is Bathe In Silk Iris?+
DND 118 Bathe In Silk Iris is a deep violet. Screens show colour differently, so check a swatch stick against the client's skin before the full set.
How long do I cure each coat?+
Under an LED lamp, cure each thin colour coat 45 seconds; a UV lamp takes about 2 minutes. Thin coats cure all the way through, thick ones do not.