Blinded by the Ring Light is a pastel yellow crème for people who want a soft, sunny colour rather than a neon or mustard yellow. It suits spring and summer nails, wearers who like pastels, and techs who want a yellow option that reads as gentle instead of loud.

Pastel yellow is a small category in most nail polish ranges, and OPI's version is a plain crème rather than a neon. That gives a fresh, soft look that works alone or as a base for spring nail art.

Use OPI Natural Nail Base Coat, shake the bottle, and apply two thin coats; pastels are best built up in thin layers rather than one heavy coat. Cap the free edge and seal with OPI Top Coat.

• Pro: a crème pastel that stays flat and clean, without shimmer.
• Con: pale yellows are the hardest pastels to apply evenly and often need a second thin coat, or a third, for full opacity.
• Con: yellow can look sheer or patchy on unprepared nails, so a smooth base coat helps.