Go with the Floatie suits anyone doing their own manicure who wants a fully opaque pink in two coats rather than the three or four coats some crèmes need. It's a beginner-friendly polish — no gel lamp or professional application required — and works for any nail length or shape.

Because the shade is a permanent addition to OPI's lacquer lineup rather than a limited seasonal run, it also suits anyone who wants to be able to repurchase the same bottle later, not just a one-off seasonal color.

The main reason to reach for this shade over a generic bright pink is the crème finish and Pro-Wide brush combination: crème lacquers hide brush-stroke texture better than shimmers, and OPI's wider brush head covers the nail plate in fewer passes than a standard-width brush, which helps produce an even finish without a lot of touch-up work. It's also a permanent OPI shade rather than a one-off seasonal release, so unlike many collection colors it can be repurchased once the bottle runs out.

Push back cuticles, trim and shape the nail, buff the surface lightly, and wipe with isopropyl alcohol to remove oils before painting.

Shake the bottle to remix the pigment, then apply a thin coat of base coat and let it dry for one to two minutes. Apply Go with the Floatie in two thin coats the same way, letting each coat dry for one to two minutes.

Finish with a top coat, again letting it dry for one to two minutes. A fast-drying top coat or drying drops can shorten this final step if needed.

Pros:

• Opaque, even pink coverage in two coats
• Up to 7 days of wear when paired with base coat and top coat
• Pro-Wide brush shaped to cover more of the nail per stroke
• Vegan formula

Cons:

• The 7-day wear estimate assumes OPI's full 3-step system (separate base coat and top coat), not the lacquer used alone
• Traditional lacquer solvents (butyl acetate, ethyl acetate) have a stronger odor than water-based or 'breathable' alternatives
• As a crème finish, brush strokes can show through if applied too thickly