DND HEMA & TPO Free Gel Duo 240 Tropical Tofu
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DND 240 Tropical Tofu is a soft white 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 240 Tropical Tofu gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND 240 Tropical Tofu 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 | 240 |
| Shade name | Tropical Tofu |
| Colour family | White |
| Tone | soft white |
| 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 | DNDHFGL240 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep: clean the nail, push back the cuticle, buff off the shine and dehydrate.
- Base: a thin layer of any DND, DC or DIVA base gel, cured 30 seconds under LED.
- Colour: two thin coats of DND 240 Tropical Tofu, each cured 45 seconds under LED, edge capped.
- Top: a DND, DC or DIVA no-wipe top gel, cured 45 seconds.
Who it suits
- French manicures: white is the hardest shade to lay down evenly, so keep coats thin and cap the free edge.
- Clean-girl sets, paired with a French tip over a sheer pink.
- Clients who ask for soft white by name or by number 240.
Which option to choose
If a client has reacted to gel before, DND 240 Tropical Tofu is the DND duo to trial, since the line leaves out HEMA and TPO. The base and top gels are separate products, so check their labels too.
Storing the bottles
Keep gel bottles closed and away from the lamp and from windows, since stray UV can thicken the gel in the neck. Wipe the neck before capping so the lid does not stick.
More to pair with Tropical Tofu: the DND HEMA & TPO Free collection, HEMA-free white shades and the Part 07 Island Gal set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND 240 Tropical Tofu 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 Tropical Tofu?+
DND 240 Tropical Tofu is a soft white. 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.