# Calm Comfort Nail Polishes Beetles Nail Glow is Beetles Gel Polish's First Collab with Pantone By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-07-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetles-nail-glow References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/beetles-gel-polish-unveils-its-first-ever-pantone-collaboration-beetles-nail-glow-at-cosmoprof-north-america-2026-302822511.html) & [beetlesgel](https://www.beetlesgel.com/products/beetles-nail-glow-hema-free-tpo-free-4-colors-gel-polish-set-15ml)  At [Cosmoprof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-glow) North America Las Vegas 2026, [Beetles Gel Polish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-spring1) announced [Beetles Nail Glow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetles-gel-polish-emotional-spectrum), its first official collaboration with Pantone. The six-shade collection is all about exploring color's role in self-care and inspiring a sense of calm and emotional comfort with a HEMA-free, TPO-free, and TMPTA-free formula for a gentler nail experience. Meditative State, a soft pale blue, is the collection's hero shade and it's named to blend the feeling of "meditative" and "sedative" and express the soothing emotional energy explored across the limited-edition Beetles Nail Glow collaboration. Alongside Meditative State are self-leveling shades like Tender Pause, Pure Bliss and Stolen Moment, each promising one-coat color payoff and a high-saturation cream finish, whether they're used to accent nails, cover them fully, or mix with other Beetles products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 85% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mood-based Beauty:** Color cosmetics are increasingly being positioned around emotional states, creating space for products that merge aesthetic expression with wellness-centered sensory benefits. - **Cleaner Gel Formulas:** HEMA-free, TPO-free, and TMPTA-free nail systems reflect a growing shift toward gentler salon-quality products that reduce irritation concerns without sacrificing performance. - **Collaborative Color Authority:** Partnerships with established color institutions like Pantone bring credibility and cultural relevance to beauty launches, opening opportunities for limited-edition collections built around trend forecasting. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Self-care-driven nail products are reshaping the category by blending cosmetic performance with emotional comfort, ingredient transparency, and collectible shade storytelling. - **Cosmetics Retail:** Limited-edition color collaborations give retailers differentiated merchandising moments that connect seasonal beauty demand with wellness-oriented consumer narratives. - **Nail Salon Services:** Professional nail providers can benefit from gentler gel innovations that offer high-saturation results while appealing to clients seeking safer-feeling, mood-enhancing treatments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Themed Nail Polish Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mani-time-with-mom.md) - [Celebrity-Endorsed Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/put-it-in-airplane-mode.md) - [Sandal-Inspired Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-nail-polish-collection.md) - [Nail Polish-Inspired Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-grocery-collection.md) - [Signature Shade Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-honey-collection.md) - [Science-Driven Nail Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-care-system.md) - [Kid-Friendly Glitter Nail Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-nail-set.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Luxury Beauty Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-beiges-summer.md) - [Children's Entertainment-Inspired Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yo-gabba-gabbaland.md)