Velvora vs MoYou London: gel nail strips compared
By Velvora · Checked 14 October 2026
In short
Velvora and MoYou London both sell semi-cured gel nail strips in sets of 20 with a nail file and a stick, cured for about 60 seconds under a UV or LED lamp and described as HEMA free. At full price on 14 October 2026, a Velvora set was £11.99 and MoYou London sets were £12.99 to £13.99. MoYou London is also sold at Boots.
Same kind of product, different details
Both brands make semi-cured gel strips: real gel that arrives soft, is pressed onto the nail, trimmed, and then hardened under a lamp. The differences are in price, delivery, range, what each brand says about wear and removal, and where you can buy.
Everything about MoYou London below comes from its own website as we found it on 14 October 2026.
Price and what is in the box
On moyou.co.uk, the single gel strip sets we checked were £12.99 or £13.99 at full price. Each box holds 20 strips in different widths, a nail file and a wooden stick, and one product page gives the strips as 24mm long and 8.5mm to 16mm wide. MoYou London also offers a monthly gel strip subscription from £22.99, and was running multibuy codes when we checked.
A Velvora gel set is £11.99 at full price, with 20 strips in mixed sizes, a nail file and a manicure stick. Velvora does not sell subscriptions.
Both brands sell a lamp separately. Velvora's mini UV/LED lamp is £11, charges by USB-C and comes in blue or pink. MoYou London listed a UV LED lamp at £16.99, and offered a free lamp with three sets using a code.
Curing
MoYou London's product pages say to cure for 60 seconds under a UV/LED lamp, and its FAQ says the strips can be cured again if they are not fully hard. MoYou London also says its strips can be cured in sunlight instead of a lamp.
Velvora strips cure in about 60 seconds under a UV or LED lamp. Cure thumbs on their own, and add 15 to 30 seconds for very dark or glittery shades.
Wear and removal
MoYou London's wear claims vary across its pages: up to two weeks on its product pages, and up to two to three weeks on its collection page, with its FAQ saying up to three weeks. Velvora states up to 14 days on fingernails, often longer on toes. In Velvora's own wear tests, strips typically last 10 to 14 days.
For removal, MoYou London's product pages describe cuticle oil around the edges and lifting with the wooden stick, while its how-to and allergy advice pages describe using nail polish remover between the strip and the nail. It also sells an Easypeel gel wrap remover at £11.99. Velvora strips come off with a few drops of cuticle oil and a wooden stick, with no acetone. Both brands say to lift gently rather than pull.
HEMA and ingredients
Both brands say their strips are HEMA free and TPO free, and both describe them as vegan and cruelty-free. MoYou London publishes an ingredients list on its product pages, and its allergy advice page notes that its strips contain acrylate, which can trigger reactions in some people.
That is true of semi-cured gel in general. The ingredients Velvora publishes include Acrylates Copolymer and Polyurethane Acrylate Oligomer, so if you have reacted to gel before, read our HEMA free guide before choosing either brand.
Where to buy and delivery
MoYou London sells at moyou.co.uk, with free UK tracked delivery over £40 and £5 delivery below that, and its gel nail strips are also listed at Boots.
Velvora sells at velvora.co.uk and delivers within the UK by Royal Mail. Tracked 48 is £3.49, or free on orders over £35, and orders are usually dispatched within 1 to 2 working days.
Which might suit you
Neither is the right answer for everyone. These are the differences that tend to decide it.
- MoYou London may suit you if you want to pick up a set at Boots, want a large range of designs to choose from, like the option of a subscription, or want to try curing in sunlight.
- Velvora may suit you if you want the lower full price per set, free delivery from £35, removal with cuticle oil and no acetone, and no subscription.
- With either brand, you will need a UV or LED lamp for the full 60 second cure.
| Compared | Velvora | MoYou London |
|---|---|---|
| Full price per set | £11.99 | £12.99 to £13.99 on the sets we checked |
| Strips per set | 20 in mixed sizes | 20 in different widths |
| Also in the box | Nail file and manicure stick | Nail file and wooden stick |
| Cure | UV or LED lamp, about 60 seconds, thumbs separately | UV/LED lamp, 60 seconds; the brand also mentions sunlight |
| Wear, as the brand states it | Up to 14 days on fingernails, often longer on toes | Varies on its pages, from up to two weeks to up to three weeks |
| Removal, as the brand states it | Cuticle oil and a wooden stick, no acetone | Cuticle oil and the wooden stick on product pages; nail polish remover on its how-to page |
| HEMA statement | HEMA free and TPO free | HEMA free and TPO free stated |
| Lamp | Sold separately: mini UV/LED lamp, £11 | Sold separately: UV LED lamp, £16.99 |
| Where it sells | velvora.co.uk, UK delivery | moyou.co.uk and Boots |
| Free UK delivery | Over £35 | Over £40 |
| Subscription | None | Monthly gel strip subscription from £22.99 |
Full prices on each brand's own site when checked on 14 October 2026, excluding offers and codes. MoYou London details repeat what its own pages say; Velvora has not tested other brands' products. Prices and claims change, so check the brand's page before you buy.
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Questions
Is Velvora cheaper than MoYou London?+
At full price on 14 October 2026, a Velvora gel set was £11.99 and the MoYou London sets we checked on moyou.co.uk were £12.99 or £13.99, each with 20 strips. Both brands run offers. Free UK delivery starts at £35 for Velvora and £40 for MoYou London.
Are MoYou London gel strips HEMA free?+
MoYou London's product pages describe its gel strips as HEMA free and TPO free, and it publishes an ingredients list. Its allergy advice page notes the strips contain acrylate, which can trigger reactions in some people. Velvora's strips are also HEMA free and TPO free, and also contain acrylates.
Can MoYou London gel strips be cured in sunlight?+
MoYou London says its strips can be cured with sunlight or with a UV/LED lamp, for 60 seconds under the lamp. Velvora strips are cured under a UV or LED lamp for about 60 seconds a hand, with thumbs cured separately.
Can I use a MoYou London lamp with Velvora strips?+
Velvora strips cure under a UV or LED nail lamp, so most home lamps can be used. Cure for about 60 seconds a hand, thumbs separately, then check the strips feel hard and glossy. If they still feel tacky, cure for another 30 to 60 seconds and follow your lamp's instructions.
Where can I buy MoYou London gel strips in the UK?+
MoYou London sells at moyou.co.uk, with free UK tracked delivery over £40, and its gel nail strips are also listed at Boots. Velvora sells at velvora.co.uk, with Royal Mail delivery within the UK, free on orders over £35.
How do you remove MoYou London and Velvora gel strips?+
MoYou London's product pages say to apply cuticle oil round the edges and lift with the wooden stick; its how-to page uses nail polish remover instead. Velvora strips come off with a few drops of cuticle oil and a wooden stick, with no acetone. Never peel strips off dry.