Make 'Em Jelly suits anyone who wants a nail color with texture and depth rather than a flat, opaque block of color -- the jelly finish gives it a glossy, almost glass-like dimension that a standard crème doesn't have. It works equally well as a sheer, natural-looking wash for a single coat or built up over multiple coats for a bolder coral-orange statement.

Since it's from a Summer 2025 seasonal collection rather than OPI's permanent core lineup, it's worth grabbing while it's in stock if the finish and color are a fit -- unlike a Classics shade, seasonal collection colors aren't guaranteed to be reordered indefinitely.

Make 'Em Jelly is worth reaching for specifically because it isn't trying to be a flat block of color -- the jelly base gives it a rounded, glossy depth that shifts slightly with the light, which a standard crème can't replicate. It also gives more control than most polishes: a single coat reads as a sheer, barely-there coral wash for anyone who wants something subtle, while building up coats pushes it toward a fuller, richer color for anyone who wants more impact from the same bottle.

Because the formula is semi-sheer, coat count matters more here than with an opaque crème -- decide up front whether you want a light wash or a built-up color before starting.

1. Apply one coat of OPI Natural Nail Base Coat.
2. Apply Make 'Em Jelly in thin coats -- one for a sheer tinted look, two to three for fuller, more saturated coverage -- letting each coat dry before adding the next.
3. Cap the free edge of the nail with each coat to help resist chipping.
4. Finish with OPI Top Coat to lock in shine and extend wear; remove later with standard acetone-based remover.

Specific to the jelly finish:

Pros:

• Buildable coverage means one bottle can give either a sheer wash or a fuller color depending on coat count.
• The glass-like jelly finish has visible depth and dimension that a flat crème doesn't offer.
• Warm coral-orange tone works well for summer without being a straightforward orange or red.
• Formulated without formaldehyde, toluene, or DBP.

Cons:

• Because it's semi-sheer, achieving full, even opacity takes more coats (and more dry time) than a standard opaque crème.
• As a seasonal collection shade, it may not be restocked indefinitely once current inventory sells through.
• Sheer jelly finishes can show visible nail-line/tip growth sooner than fully opaque colors.