Are you ready to find the perfect sheer gel nail color? What about a season's worth of them? With the Aprés Light & Shadow Sheer Gel Couleur collection, that is exactly what you are getting — 40 beautifully sheer gel colors that are perfect for every season of the year. Each bottle holds a HEMA-free, vegan, and cruelty-free gel formula that offers even coverage and a beautiful finish. And no Aprés Gel Couleur could be complete without Brush-X, our innovative brush that creates easier, more precise color application.

The Story of Light & Shadow

Flat lay of all 40 Light and Shadow sheer gel couleur collection bottles arranged together
40 sheer, buildable gel colors organized into four seasons — one love story, every shade of feeling.

Light & Shadow is a love story told through each season. The colors express the highs and lows, the moments of lightness and shadow, that all of us walk through at some point in our lives.

A collection filled with colors that are sure to be perfect for any season, any reason.

Spring: Sheer Pinks and Nudes for Life's Big Moments

Model's hands wearing soft sheer pink spring gel nail colors from the Light and Shadow collection
Spring's sheer pink and nude shades were made for stolen glances and major milestones.

Spring is when love first blossoms and all is bright and beautiful. With color names like "Breathless," "Dear Diary," and "Catching Feelings," it's clear this is the season for stolen glances and heated blushes.

Spring's gel colors are soft pinks and nudes that flatter every skin tone — perfect for first dates, graduations, engagements, bridal showers, and weddings. For even more inspo on wearing these shades, check out our fresh spring nail looks roundup.

Color swatches of all 10 spring shades from the Light and Shadow Sheer Gel Couleur collection in soft pinks and nudes
The 10-color Spring set — every shade a soft, skin-flattering blush or nude.

Summer: Bright Sheers You Won't Find Anywhere Else

Model's nails painted in bright sheer summer gel colors from the Light and Shadow collection including blues, greens, and purples
Summer brings sheer blues, greens, purples, and yellows — hues that are rare in a sheer formula.

Summer is when like explodes into love. Passion makes the days hot and the nights hotter. With color names like "Love Island," "Our Holy Night," and "Lawn-ing For You," it's clear this is the season for declarations and everlasting promises.

Summer's gel colors are bright and fun tones that are often hard to find in a sheer formula. Soft sheer blue, green, purple, and yellow make this collection the perfect way to showcase summer on your nails without feeling overwhelmed.

Color swatches of all 10 summer shades from the Light and Shadow Sheer Gel Couleur collection in vivid sheer blues, greens, purples, and yellows
The 10-color Summer set — bold sheers that are vibrant without being overpowering.

Fall: Warm Nudes and Moody Burgundies for Cooler Days

Model's nails painted in warm nude and deep burgundy fall gel colors from the Light and Shadow collection
Fall's warmer nudes and burgundy red-browns set the right mood for the season ahead.

Fall is when clouds roll in and winds suddenly blow cold. With color names like "Cold Coffee," "Girl Dinner," and "Could've Should've Would've," it's clear the road has become rocky and the words exchanged even rockier.

Fall's gel colors are warmer nudes and even burgundy red-browns — perfect for the cooler season. Whether you're wearing these sheer gel nail colors for a job interview, a holiday party, or even couples counseling, these warmer, moodier shades are perfect for all those occasions and more.

Color swatches of all 10 fall shades from the Light and Shadow Sheer Gel Couleur collection in warm nudes and burgundy red-browns
The 10-color Fall set — rich, moody nudes and burgundy for cooler-season dressing.

Winter: Cool-Toned Neutrals for a Season of Renewal

Model's nails painted in cool-toned neutral winter gel nail colors from the Light and Shadow collection
Winter's cool browns and purple-grays are made for new beginnings and cozy fireside moments.

Winter can be frosty and cold, but it is also a season of renewal and new chances. With color names like "Tearjerker," "Returning Horizon," and "Maybe…," it's clear the light at the end of the tunnel is near and the two hearts have found their way back to each other again.

Winter's gel colors are cool-toned neutrals — cool browns and purple-grays — perfect for ringing in the New Year, cozying up by the fire with loved ones, and renewing yourself for another year.

Color swatches of all 10 winter shades from the Light and Shadow Sheer Gel Couleur collection in cool-toned browns and purple-grays
The 10-color Winter set — understated cool neutrals for a season of reflection and fresh starts.

Light & Shadow is available as the complete 40-color collection, as 10-color seasonal sets, and as individual bottles. You can also create a mix-and-match 5-color bundle from any season. Shop the full collection and find your shade — for every season, every reason.

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