The GelBottle Inc (TGB) is the nail brand that created BIAB (Builder In A Bottle), founded in 2015 by Daisy Kalnina. The brand states that every product is 100% vegan and PETA-certified cruelty-free. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks 360 The GelBottle products in Markham, Ontario: 93 BIAB builder gels in five formulas, 233 gel polish colours, plus tops, bases and tools, with pickup in store and shipping across Canada.
The five BIAB formulas compared
| Formula | Best for | Viscosity | Removal | HEMA and TPO | In stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original BIAB | Short to mid-length natural nail overlays | Medium | Soak-off | Contains HEMA (17%) and TPO | 30 shades, e.g. Teddy |
| BIAB TPO & HEMA-Free | All nail types, and clients who are sensitive to HEMA | Thin | Soak-off | TPO-free and HEMA-free | 13 shades, e.g. Ballet |
| All-In-One BIAB | DesignEx Pro extensions and short to mid-length overlays | Thin | Soak-off | Contains HEMA (about 8%); TPO-free | 16 shades, e.g. NU03 |
| Hard BIAB | Sculpted extensions, nail repairs, long natural nails and clients who are hard on their nails | Thick | File-off | TPO-free and HEMA-free | 21 shades, e.g. Teddy |
| Fibre BIAB | Natural nail overlays and extensions; compatible with DesignEx Pro | Medium | Soak-off | TPO-free and HEMA-free | 13 shades, e.g. Clear |
Formula details are from The GelBottle's product listings and compliance page, checked in October 2026. Hard BIAB is the only one of the five that has to be filed off.
Gel polish, tops and bases
- Gel Polish 20ml: 161 colours, such as Supernova, Glass Red and Manor. Most soak off; the Glass shades are file-off.
- HEMA-Free Paint: 44 colours in the HEMA-free gel polish formula, such as Daisy and Jane's Jewels.
- Magnetic (cat-eye) gel polish: 28 shades, such as Hourglass and West End.
- Base coats: Rubber Base for weak or splitting nails, 2-In-1 Base Coat (base and primer in one), HEMA-free Bond Base and peel-off Creator Base.
- Top coats: Extreme Shine, Glow Top, Rubber Top Coat 2.0, Matte, Satin, Mist, Glazed, Lumi Glaze, Moon Dust.
- Tools and care: Light The Way LED lamp, Portable E-File, chrome pigments, Cuticle Essence and HypoFix Primer.
Not sure which BIAB to pick? Read the guide: The GelBottle BIAB Formulas Compared: Original vs HEMA-Free vs All-In-One vs Hard vs Fibre.