.snowflake__inner:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;

    /* Soft white center */
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle at 35% 35%,
        rgba(255,255,255,1) 0%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 45%,
        rgba(220,240,255,0.85) 100%
    );

    /* Glow */
    box-shadow:
        0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.9),
        0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.7),
        0 0 16px rgba(180,220,255,.4);

    filter: blur(.2px);

    animation: twinkle 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes twinkle {
    0% {
        opacity: .75;
        transform: scale(0.95);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.08);
    }
}