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Gel Me1 releases a winter limited collection: jewel powder and limited color gels

Visual of the winter limited collection, with bottles of jewel powder and color gel and pastel-colored fingertips against a pale pink background

Cosme de Beaute Co., Ltd. will release the winter limited collection "Luminous Stillness" from its self-gel nail brand Gel Me1 on November 6, 2026 (Friday). It will be sold at the official online store and variety shops nationwide.

The centerpiece of the collection is the brand's first "Jewel Powder." Limited color gels, developed to be used in combination with the powder, are also coming.

The brand's first jewel powder: layer it over your usual nails and buff

"Jewel Powder" is an item that adds a natural shine just by layering it over your usual nails and buffing. The company positions it as a new-sensation item that can change the impression of your nails. The content is 0.3 g and the price is 1,100 yen (tax included). It comes in three colors.

  • 01 Rich Diamond Pearl: a clear color with a mesmerizing dewy look
  • 02 Fancy Pink: an elegant pink that is not too flashy
  • 03 Crystal Blue: a duochrome blue full of transparency

Gel Me1 Jewel Powder 01 Rich Diamond Pearl container and powder

Gel Me1 Jewel Powder 02 Fancy Pink container and powder

Gel Me1 Jewel Powder 03 Crystal Blue container and powder

Three limited color gels, designed to be layered with the powder

The limited color gels were developed to look beautiful when combined with "Jewel Powder." By layering delicate shine, the company says they create a "jewel-like sparkle." They are Gel Me1 10 mL, priced at 1,540 yen (tax included).

  • GM178 Baby Ruby Pink: a ruby pink with colorful glitter
  • GM179 Glow Sapphire: a sheer blue with a sapphire-like sparkle
  • GM180 Topaz Veil: a nuanced beige with a soft glow

Glittery ruby pink color gel GM178 Baby Ruby Pink and its bottle

Sparkling blue color gel GM179 Glow Sapphire and its bottle

Nuanced beige color gel GM180 Topaz Veil and its bottle

Example color gel and powder combinations, and how to apply

The company introduces the following combinations of color gel and powder.

  • GM178 Baby Ruby Pink × 01 Rich Diamond Pearl: a sweet pink that looks elegant and trendy
  • GM179 Glow Sapphire × 02 Fancy Pink: a duochrome pink for a fashionable look
  • GM180 Topaz Veil × 03 Crystal Blue: a blue sheen for an airy impression

Fingertips with glossy pink nails

Using the powder takes four steps.

  • Before the color: Apply "GM57 Peel-off Base" and cure under the light for 30 seconds.
  • Apply the color gel: Apply a Gel Me1 color gel (*) and cure under the light for 1 minute.
  • Apply "Jewel Powder": Pick up a thin amount of powder with the included tip and rub it in. Brush off the excess powder.
  • Coat with top gel: Apply "Gel Me Crystal Top Gel" and cure under the light for 1 to 2 minutes to finish.

* This method is for color gels that leave no uncured gel.

Gel Me1 winter limited collection: prices, release date and where to buy

  • Product names:
    • Gel Me1 Jewel Powder (3 colors): 0.3 g, 1,100 yen (tax included)
    • Gel Me1 Limited Color Gel (3 colors): 10 mL, 1,540 yen (tax included)
  • Release date: November 6, 2026 (Friday)
  • Retailers (physical stores): Variety shops nationwide
  • Retailers (online): Official online store

* The release timing may differ by store.

Gel Me1 is a self-gel nail brand with a "1STEP" concept, launched in 2015. Responding to the voices of self-nail users, such as "I don't have time to go to a salon" and "I want more shine and plumpness," it is offered as a one-step gel nail that can be enjoyed easily at home.

Image: courtesy of Cosme de Beaute Co., Ltd.

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