Zoya Summer PixieDust Swatches
Hey guys! Today’s post is on Zoya’s Summer PixieDust Collection. I have been eagerly awaiting for these since I loved the original PixieDust shades a lot! Without further ado, here are the swatches and review.
First up is Beatrix.
Zoya Beatrix
So promising….I had high hopes for this. I ended up not liking this as much as I thought it would, but I still like it enough to wear it once in a while. I thought it was going to be a bit brighter and bolder. I love orange. It’s a color I don’t wear often, so when I do end up with one it’s usually one that swept me off my feet. This one is described as “a tangerine metal sparkle in the exclusive Zoya PixieDust Textured, Matte, Foil Twinkle formula”. Shown is 2 generous coats with no top coat.
Zoya Beatrix (in shade)
Zoya Beatrix (direct sunlight)
Zoya Beatrix (close-up)
Next up is Stevie.
Zoya Stevie
Stevie is the one I thought would be my favorite, but it was overthrown by Miranda! I thought of all 6 shades in this collection that this one would bring out the most sparkle. Kinda like how I felt about Godiva from the earlier PixieDust collection. I thought it was too light and that I would like the darker sparkles better. WRONG! I’d wear Godiva to my wedding if I have one. Stevie is described as “a violet sparkle, in the exclusive Zoya PixieDust Textured, Matte, Sparkle formula”. Shown is 3 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Stevie (in shade)
Zoya Stevie (direct sunlight)
Zoya Stevie (close-up)
A surprising one that turned out to be my favorite is called Miranda.
Zoya Miranda
The first thing I thought of when I saw the name is Miranda from Sex And The City. Then when I looked at the shade closely I though….naw…too light, not my type. I was dead wrong. It’s more of a magenta than pink really and it was instant love the minute I put it on. This is described as “a rose sparkle in the exclusive Zoya PixieDust Textured, Matte, Sparkle formula”. Shown is 3 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Miranda (in shade)
Zoya Miranda (direct sunlight)
Zoya Miranda (close-up)
Moving on, we have Solange.
Zoya Solange
This one caught me offguard as well. It glows like whoa! I ended up liking it more than I thought I would. I thought it was going to be a yellow shade but no…..it’s GOLD, baby! I want to paint everyone’s nail in this shade – that’s how much I like it. This is described as “a gold metal foil sparkle featuring a Zoya EXCLUSIVE GOLD PIGMENT in the best-selling Zoya PixieDust Textured, Matte, Foil Twinkle formula”. Shown is 2 generous coats with no top coat.
Zoya Solange (in shade)
Zoya Solange (direct sunlight)
Zoya Solange (close-up)
Next up is Liberty.
Zoya Liberty
If there was a blue that would suit the name and the word “liberty”, this is it. It’s a vibrant and bold blue that demands attention. It is described as “a blue sugary sparkle in the exclusive Zoya PixieDust Textured, Matte, Sparkle formula”. Shown is 2 generous coats with no top coat.
Zoya Liberty (in shade)
Zoya Liberty (direct sunlight)
Zoya Liberty (close-up)
Last up is a shade called Destiny.
Zoya Destiny
Destiny is another one that surprised me but in the other direction. I liked this less than I thought I would. I was expecting the punch and boldness in this shade to be in Beatrix. This does have a flakie like effect in the finish though. Beatrix seems to have a little bit of that too, but it’s more evident with Destiny. It is described as “a coral metal sparkle in the exclusive Zoya PixieDust Textured, Matte, Foil Twinkle formula”. Shown is 3 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Destiny (in shade)
Zoya Destiny (direct sunlight)
Zoya Destiny (close-up)
Formula is consistent with all 6 shades – easy to work with and dries pretty fast. They all dry with a matte finish that’s on the gritty side to the touch, much like sand but with tons of sparkle. I didn’t try using a top coat over these because I actually liked the finish itself. They all dried pretty fast and the wear is impressive. A great collection overall and much like the original PixieDust collection, well-balanced.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Zoya PixieDust Swatches
Hey guys! Today’s post is on Zoya’s latest collection called PixieDust. I have been eagerly awaiting for these to try them out and I love them! Without further ado, here are the swatches and review.
EDIT: Summer PixieDust Swatches here.
First up is Dahlia.
Zoya Dahlia
The Black Dahlia, anyone? This shade certainly made me think of it because of the color and the name. It’s a very pretty and wearable black sprinkled with silver glitter bits. It is described as “a black beauty with a sugared sparkle, in the exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula”. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Dahlia (in shade)
Zoya Dahlia (direct sunlight)
Zoya Dahlia (close-up)
Next up is Chyna.
Zoya Chyna
This one actually made me think of this WWF wrestler named Chyna. I first came to know about her in one of those reality shows on VH1 years ago. Yeah, there was a time where I had nothing better to do after work than go home and watch whatever is on TV. This is actually my favorite shade in this entire collection. It’s much, much prettier in person. It’s a vibrant and bold red sprinkled with silver glitter bits that is taken over by the red pretty much. It is described as “a red dazzle with a sugared sparkle, in the exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula”. Shown is one thick coat with no top coat.
Zoya Chyna (in shade)
Zoya Chyna (direct sunlight)
Zoya Chyna (another shot)
Zoya Chyna (close-up)
A surprising one that I like is called Godiva.
Zoya Godiva
Godiva makes me think of chocolates cause it’s one of my favorite chocolate brands. The shade suits it right as it’s a beautiful cream sprinkled with silver glitter bits. It is described as “a soft nude with a sugared sparkle, in the exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula”. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Godiva (in shade)
Zoya Godiva (direct sunlight)
Zoya Godiva (close-up)
Next up is Vespa.
Zoya Vespa
The name Vespa makes me think of 2 things: 1) Vesper from the Bond movie Casino Royale and 2) the scooter. I will choose to ignore the second item and enjoy it as a name for a beautiful woman. Vespa is a mint green sprinkled with silver glitter bits. It is described as “a Mint Kiss with a sugared sparkle, in the exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula”. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Vespa (in shade)
Zoya Vespa (direct sunlight)
Zoya Vespa (close-up)
Moving on, we have Nyx.
Zoya Nyx
Nyx is a unique name. I do think of the other cosmetic brand though because of the way it’s spelled. Nyx is a light bluish violet sprinkled with silver glitter bits. It is described as “a perfect periwinkle with a sugared sparkle, in the exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula”. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Nyx (in shade)
Zoya Nyx (direct sunlight)
Zoya Nyx (close-up)
Last up is a shade called London.
Zoya London
London is a dull grey sprinkled with silver glitter bits. I didn’t like this shade the most among all 6. It just didn’t wow me even a little bit. Others may find this shade is right up their alley though, so it just depends on personal preference. It is described as “a fog gray with a sugared sparkle, in the exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula”. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya London (in shade)
Zoya London (direct sunlight)
Zoya London (close-up)
They all dry with a matte finish that’s on the gritty side to the touch, much like sand. I didn’t try using a top coat over these because I actually liked the finish itself. They all dried pretty fast and the wear is impressive. A great collection overall. There is something for everybody with all 6 shades.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Zoya Lovely Swatches
Spring is in the air and I definitely feel it with Zoya’s Spring Collection called Lovely. Swatches below are shown in the order of the press release.
First up is Julie.
Zoya Julie
Julie is described on their site as the following: “A full-coverage, soft wisteria purple metallic. The soft color and subtle shimmer give nails a delicate and feminine look. Originally created as a custom runway shade for fashion designer Zang Toi.” No surprise that the formula is pretty good. It glided on my nails smoothly and dries really fast. Shown is 3 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Julie (in shade)
Zoya Julie (direct sunlight)
Zoya Julie (close-up)
Next is Gei Gei.
Zoya Gei Gei
Gei Gei is described on their site as the following: “A full-coverage, blushing cherry blossom pink metallic. A shimmery light shade for an always-appropriate natural pink nail look. Originally created as a custom runway shade for fashion designer Zang Toi.” Gei Gei is a pink shimmer that I had to learn to appreciate. I didn’t really like it first, but it grew on me as it made me think of pink cotton candy. Formula is good for this shade. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Gei Gei (in shade)
Zoya Gei Gei (direct sunlight)
Zoya Gei Gei (close-up)
Next is a strange yellow called Piaf.
Zoya Piaf
Piaf is described on their site as the following: “A full-coverage, fresh forsythia yellow metallic. A light, cheerful yellow that’s soft and easy to wear thanks to the subtle shimmer finish. Originally created as a custom runway shade for fashion designer Zang Toi.” I don’t like yellow shades unless they’re bright. This one definitely didn’t fall in that category, but it isn’t as dull as the yellow shades I loathe. I guess I don’t care much for it, so it’s just okay. This is the most watery one among the 3 shimmers. Shown is 3 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Piaf (in shade)
Zoya Piaf (direct sunlight)
Zoya Piaf (close-up)
Moving on to cremes, we have Jacqueline.
Zoya Jacqueline
Jacqueline is described on their site as the following: “A full-coverage, perfect magnolia nude cream. This light creamy beige has slight warm undertones and a glossy creme finish. Originally created as a custom runway shade for fashion designer Peter Som.” I’m not a huge fan of nudes so y’all know how I feel about this shade. Formula is great though and it dries pretty fast. I applied thicker coats with this shade for full opacity. Shown is 2 generous coats with no top coat.
Zoya Jacqueline (in shade)
Zoya Jacqueline (direct sunlight)
Zoya Jacqueline (close-up)
Next in line is Neely.
Zoya Neely
Neely is described on their site as the following: “A full coverage earliest spring green in a glossy creme finish. A fun color in a muted finish gives a cool vintage edge to your look. Originally created as a custom runway shade for fashion designer Peter Som.” This shade reminds me of some shades that are stark and has this chalky look or appearance. It’s a nice subtle green creme shade that’s refreshing and suits Spring well. Shown is 2 generous coats with no top coat.
Zoya Neely (in shade)
Zoya Neely (direct sunlight)
Zoya Neely (close-up)
Last in this collection is a shade called Blu.
Zoya Blu
Blu is described on their site as the following: “a full-coverage, soft and delicate pale baby blue with a glossy creme finish. A dreamy, calming blue that’s both fun and flattering on the nails.” This shade is more chalky and stark than Neely. I think it would make a great base shade for neons in place of white. This might even give the mani a different twist compared to the traditional white. Shown is 2 generous coats with no top coat.
Zoya Blu (in shade)
Zoya Blu (direct sunlight)
Zoya Blu (close-up)
This collection isn’t bad as a whole. I’m not a fan of Jacqueline at all, but it’s a personal preference in color. It’s a pretty safe collection compared to those of other brands.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Zoya 3 Free 2013
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Zoya Lovely Collection
Here’s what’s in store for Spring from Zoya….
EDIT: Swatches here.
Zoya Lovely
Beauty is a lovely state of mind
Zoya Lovely Collection
Lovely, just LOVELY!
Spring is awash in six soft and lovely new Zoya shades including three dewy metallics and three fresh blooms of cream. Poetic in nature, this collection is sure to capture the beauty of the season like no other….
Zoya Lovely – SPRING 2013
GeiGei (ZP651) – Blushing Cherry Blossom Pink Metallic – Full Coverage (Originally designed for Zang Toi/SS13)
Julie (ZP650) – Soft Wisteria Purple Metallic – Full Coverage (Originally designed for Zang Toi/SS13)
Piaf (ZP652) – Fresh Forsythia Yellow Metallic – Full Coverage (Originally designed for Fashion Designer Zang Toi)
Jacqueline (ZP654) – Perfect Magnolia Nude Cream – Full Coverage (Originally designed for Peter Som/SS13)
Blu (ZP653) – Lucky Hyacinth Blue Cream – Full Coverage
Neely (ZP655) – Earliest Spring Green Cream – Full Coverage (Originally designed for Peter Som/SS13)
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Zoya Ornate Swatches
Zoya certainly outdid themselves with this Holiday’s collection. They’ve never done any holographic shades to my knowledge, so you can imagine my surprise when I saw that 3 out of the 6 shades have a holographic finish! It’s not a super strong holographic effect, but it certainly is pretty and something new from them that I welcome with open arms. More please, I say! Swatches below are shown in the order of the press release.
First up is Ziv.
Zoya Ziv
Ziv is described on their site as the following: “A full coverage, yellow-toned metallic gold foil with silver highlights and warm gold flake glitter accents. Try this for an extremely shiny, reflective, and eye-catching luxe gold nail.” Gold is a typical Holiday color that would naturally find a spot in a Holiday collection. No surprise there really, but the formula is simply exquisite. It glided on smoothly and dries really fast. Gotta love that. And the warm gold flake glitter accents in it? LOVE it. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Ziv (in shade)
Zoya Ziv (direct sunlight)
Zoya Ziv (close-up)
Next is Electra.
Zoya Electra
Electra is described on their site as the following: “A micro fine diamond holographic glitter mixed with large silver holographic bar tinsel in a clear base. Electra can be worn alone, as a festive french tip or layered over any polish to add a unique hologram glitter effect.” Electra is basically a holographic bar glitter shade. It’s a shade that some will hate and some will love. It looks best layered over something else, but for swatching purposes I just left it as is. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Electra (in shade)
Zoya Electra (direct sunlight)
Zoya Electra (close-up)
Next is a crowd favorite called Storm.
Zoya Storm
Storm is described on their site as the following: “A full coverage, holiday black with a high concentration of micro fine diamond holographic glitter. Storm is elegant, powerful and versatile – try it as a french tip over Aurora or Blaze!” Storm is black shade with holographic glitter. While it’s not a full on holographic shade, it’s still something different that we certainly would love to see more of from Zoya! In shade, it looks like a cool black shade with some silver glitter. The full effect is seen under direct sunlight. Shown is one thick coat with no top coat.
Zoya Storm (in shade)
Zoya Storm (direct sunlight)
Zoya Storm (close-up)
Moving on, we have Blaze.
Zoya Blaze
Blaze is described on their site as the following: “A full coverage, cool-toned medium mulberry red with a high concentration of micro fine diamond holographic glitter. The multidimensional holographic glitter adds complexity and depth to this vampy red.” Blaze is another holographic glitter shade in this collection. It’s the deep raspberry red version of Storm. And just like Storm, the holographic effect is certainly best seen under direct sunlight. It’s still very pretty under shade. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Blaze (in shade)
Zoya Blaze (direct sunlight)
Zoya Blaze (another angle)
Zoya Blaze (close-up)
Another holographic shade up next is Aurora.
Zoya Aurora
Aurora is described on their site as the following: “A full coverage, medium sugarplum purple flecked with a high concentration of micro fine diamond holographic glitter. The rainbow holographic sparkle turns this plum purple into something truly captivating.” Aurora is the purple version of Storm and Blaze. And just like those 2, it’s best seen under direct sunlight. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Aurora (in shade)
Zoya Aurora (direct sunlight)
Zoya Aurora (close-up)
Last in this collection is a shade called Logan.
Logan is described on their site as the following: “A full coverage, yellow-toned forest green with dense, foil-like yellow-gold and blue-green duochrome shimmer! Rich color, a sparkling finish and a subtle duochrome effect make this green very special. Pair it with a Zoya Ziv (gold) tip for an extra dash of holiday flare!” A Holiday green is another standard shade in a Holiday collection, but it’s one that I never get tired of really. I mean, I don’t think a Holiday collection would be complete without at the very least a red, a gold and a green…..right? While this shade isn’t really that far off from lots of shades I have, I’m glad that it’s not just a straight up shimmer. Formula is great and it dries very fast. Shown is one thick coat with no top coat.
Zoya Logan (in shade)
Zoya Logan (direct sunlight)
Zoya Logan (close-up)
I love this collection as a whole. I’m not a huge fan of Electra really and I thought that maybe they could’ve made a silver holographic glitter shade instead, but I can’t complain. If holographic shades is the direction Zoya is heading towards – I’m all for it.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Zoya Ornate Collection
The latest buzz that I’ve been excited about in the nail polish world? Zoya’s upcoming Holiday Collection. Check out the press release below.
EDIT: Swatches here.
It’s time to celebrate… so make sure you celebrate in style!
Zoya Ornate Collection
The NEW Zoya Ornate Collection is the perfect to decorate your nails with stunning jewel tone colors and special effect pigments this season. Featuring six stunning, glittering, crystal shades in our new Power Pigment Full Coverage Formula. Superior coverage and dynamic color in one. All in the long-wearing, toxin free (BIG5FREE) formula you love… Each one is as beautiful as the next.
Zoya WINTER/HOLIDAY 2012/13: ORNATE Collection
Blaze (ZP641) – Cranberry Glitter Glam Crystal – Featuring Power Pigment Full Coverage
Electra (ZP642) – Holographic Tinsel Special Effect- wear it alone or layer it for extra drama
Ziv (ZP644) – Gold Foil Glitter Crystal – Featuring Power Pigment Full Coverage
Storm (ZP645) – Black with Multi Color Crystal Shimmer – Featuring Power Pigment Full Coverage
Aurora (ZP646) – Plum with Multi Color Crystal Shimmer – Featuring Power Pigment Full Coverage
Logan (ZP647) – Green Foil Glitter Crystal – Featuring Power Pigment Full Coverage
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Zoya Surf Swatches
I loved this entire collection based on the press release and man…..it did not disappoint in person! Here are the swatches in the order listed in the press release.
First up is Carly.
Zoya Carly
Carly is described on their site as the following: “Very rich, bold, red-toned dark purple with iridescent red and silver metallic shimmer and a dense foil finish. The bold color and sparkling foil finish make Carly like gift wrap for your nails.” This shade went on very smoothly on my nails. It’s pretty opaque and dried really fast. Shown is one coat with no top coat.
Zoya Carly (in shade)
Zoya Carly (direct sunlight)
Zoya Carly (close-up)
Next is my favorite in this set, Kimber.
Zoya Kimber
Kimber is described on their site as the following: “Rich, bright and saturated medium magenta pink with strong gold metallic shimmer and a foil-like finish. A huge hit of color and a shot of shiny gold metal make this polish look electric.” This shade went on very smoothly on my nails as well. It’s very opaque and dried really fast. Shown is one coat with no top coat.
Zoya Kimber (in shade)
Zoya Kimber (direct sunlight)
Zoya Kimber (close-up)
Next up is a shade called Rory.
Zoya Rory
Rory is described on their site as the following: “Medium mauve pink with lilac tones, gold and silver reflective metallic shimmer accents, and a foil-like finish. The gentle color of this polish gives the foil finish a softened appearance.” Formula for this is beautiful. It’s very opaque as well and dried really fast. Shown is one coat with no top coat.
Zoya Rory (in shade)
Zoya Rory (direct sunlight)
Zoya Rory (close-up)
Then we have one that bears a unique name to me, Myrta.
Zoya Myrta
Myrta is described on their site as the following: “Warm medium orange coral with red undertone, gold and silver metallic shimmer, and a foil-like finish. The coral color of Myrta is soft, but the foil finish gives it added warmth and glow.” This shade is the least opaque in this set. It still applied nicely on my nails and dried really fast. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Myrta (in shade)
Zoya Myrta (direct sunlight)
Zoya Myrta (close-up)
Moving on, we have Meg.
Zoya Meg
Meg is described on their site as the following: “Light yellow-toned mermaid green with heavy gold and silver metallic shimmer and a sparkling foil finish. A light and fresh looking green with added sparkle and shine.” This shade is not as opaque as the other shades in this set, but it’s not as sheer as Myrta. It’s a cross between the other shades and Myrta in terms of opacity. Formula is decent and it dried really fast. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Meg (in shade)
Zoya Meg (direct sunlight)
Zoya Meg (close-up)
Lastly, we have Zuza.
Zoya Zuza
Zuza is described on their site as the following: “Deep, saturated, oceanic turquoise with gold and silver metallic shimmer and a foil-like finish. A beachy, colorful, foil-like shade with the perfect balance between blue and green.” This shade is simply stunning. Definitely one of my favorites in this collection. It is very opaque and dried really fast. Shown is one coat with no top coat.
Zoya Zuza (in shade)
Zoya Zuza (direct sunlight)
Zoya Zuza (close-up)
I loved their summer collections last year, especially the one with the same type of finish as these (Sunshine Collection). I described the shimmery finish as something of a foil metallic really. The one that surprised me the most is Zuza. So stunning and pigmented. But then again, they all are.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Zoya Beach Swatches
I was a bit on the fence about this collection based on the press release because I felt that last year’s Summertime Collection was pretty darn good even when I thought there were a bit too many reds and purples. I thought maybe a yellow in there could’ve made the variety more even, but this year’s collection isn’t too far off from having the same issue as last year’s. Still, I have to give it to Zoya for doing alright with these 6 shades.
First up is Reagan.
Zoya Reagan
Reagan is described on their site as the following: “A deep, cool fuchsia pink with subtle blue undertone and an opaque cream finish. Reagan packs a lot of color without being excessively bright and is soft but not overly muted.” This shade went on very smoothly on my nails. It’s pretty opaque and dried really fast. Shown is one coat with no top coat.
Zoya Reagan (in shade)
Zoya Reagan (direct sunlight)
Zoya Reagan (close-up)
Next up is Lara.
Zoya Lara
Lara is described on their site as the following: “Medium magenta-rose pink with subtle yellow undertone and a soft cream finish. A soft shade, but with a candy-like pop of color to ensure that it doesn’t look flat.” This shade went on very smoothly on my nails as well. It’s quite opaque, but not a one coater for sure. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Lara (in shade)
Zoya Lara (direct sunlight)
Zoya Lara (close-up)
Another pink one is up next called Shelby.
Zoya Shelby
Shelby is described on their site as the following: “Soft but colorful cherry blossom pink with an opaque cream finish. A light girly pink with enough tint to keep it from looking pastel or washed out.” Formula for this is similar to Lara. It’s quite opaque as well, but just like Lara….not a one coater. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Shelby (in shade)
Zoya Shelby (direct sunlight)
Zoya Shelby (close-up)
The brightest one in this group, here’s Arizona.
Zoya Arizona
Arizona is described on their site as the following: “Softened bright citrus orange with a muted cream finish. This orange is bright but also very soft, giving it a fun, orange sherbet-like look on the nails.” I love this orange! It’s bright and fun. This shade is the least opaque in this set. It still applied nicely on my nails though. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Arizona (in shade)
Zoya Arizona (direct sunlight)
Zoya Arizona (close-up)
Moving on, the lone shimmer called Tracie.
Zoya Tracie
Tracie is described on their site as the following: “Faded, yellow-toned pistachio green with delicate silvery shimmer for a frosted pearl finish. Great for a fresh-looking twist on vintage avocado green.” I was actually hoping that this would be a creme as well. I didn’t like it as much as a shimmery shade. Formula is good and it dried really fast. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Tracie (in shade)
Zoya Tracie (direct sunlight)
Zoya Tracie (close-up)
Lastly, we have Wednesday.
Zoya Zuza
Wednesday is described on their site as the following: “Faded dirty medium turquoise with green undertone and an opaque cream finish. A very stylish shade with a funky yet easy to wear vintage look.” I surprisingly like this shade more than I thought I would. Definitely one of my favorites in this collection. It is pretty opaque and dried really fast. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Wednesday (in shade)
Zoya Wednesday (direct sunlight)
Zoya Wednesday (close-up)
I like their formula and while I think they could’ve swapped out a red for a yellow, it’s still a great collection. Compared to last year’s collection though, it’s different and doesn’t even come close to the beauty and pigmentation.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Zoya Beach & Surf Collection
What’s Zoya cooking up for the summer? Read on!
EDIT: Beach swatches here and Surf swatches here.
“Announcing Summer 2012 nail color by Zoya Nail Polish!
BEACH and SURF dive into the color…
Zoya Beach & Surf Collection
Summer 2012 is going to be a super stylish season for nails with the latest offering of nail polish collections, Beach and Surf, from the new color of fashion, Zoya! This new splash of color, designed by the Zoya color experts, is kissed by sea and sand translating beautifully onto the nail in the famous, full-coverage Zoya formula.
Dive into the creamy shades of the Zoya Beach Collection or the shimmering sea foils of the Zoya Surf Collection. The choice is yours – this color palette is sure to be a splash!
Zoya BEACH Collection
Reagan (ZP614) – deep cerise pink cream
Lara (ZP615) – vivid cerise pink cream
Shelby (ZP616) – soft pinky pink cream
Arizona (ZP617) – soft coral orange cream
Tracie (ZP618) – sea grass metallic
Wednesday (ZP619) – soft aqua cream
Zoya SURF Collection
Rory (ZP620) – lotus pink foil metallic
Carly (ZP621) – thalia purple foil metallic
Kimber (ZP622) – magenta pink foil metallic
Myrta (ZP623) – coral orange foil metallic
Meg (ZP624) – mermaid green foil metallic
Zuza (ZP625) – aquamarine foil metallic
Zoya is the new color of fashion…
The Zoya BEACH and SURF collection was designed and inspired by resort runways and tropical get-a-ways.
Ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are free of harmful industrial chemicals like toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.
Find Zoya BEACH and SURF as well as over 300 other ultra high-fashion Zoya shades at http://www.zoya.com. As always, each and every Zoya color is made for women so we name them after women.
BEACH and SURF by Zoya Nail Polish – 12 new colors:
Available April 1, 2012 (USA)
www.zoya.com
Sug. Retail $8.00 per 0.5 fl.oz. bottle (US).”
Any of these shades calling out to you? I think I’m gonna need the entire Surf Collection for sure! Lara and Arizona are the most promising looking ones from the Beach Collection. I guess we’ll have to wait and see!
Zoya Fleck Effect Swatches
You’ve seen the press release here, now see the swatches!
First up is Maisie.
Zoya Maisie
This one is my favorite of the 3. It is similar to Opal in the sense that the flecks, or what I fondly call flakies, in this is blue while Opal is green. It has a slightly tinted blue base. Shown is one coat over Fright Night Claw Sinister.
Zoya Maisie (in shade)
Zoya Maisie (direct sunlight)
Zoya Maisie (close-up)
Next is Opal.
Zoya Opal
I love this shade too. Just like Maisie, this is basically green flakies in a slightly tinted green base. Shown is one coat over Fright Night Claw Sinister.
Zoya Opal (in shade)
Zoya Opal (direct sunlight)
Zoya Opal (close-up)
Last up is Chloe.
Zoya Chloe
This one is hardest to capture when taking pictures. It’s quite pretty, but I think the color combo is the reason why this didn’t end up being my favorite of the 3. If they did the color combo of the flakies differently, I’d love this shade more. Shown is one coat over Fright Night Claw Sinister.
Zoya Chloe (in shade)
Zoya Chloe (direct sunlight)
Zoya Chloe (close-up)
These shades are all in their prettiest over black I think. Fright Night Claw Sinister is a black creme shade.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Zoya Fleck Effect Collection
Just when we’re all calling our local Sally Beauty Supply stores for the Finger Paints Special Effects Collection and hoping that they’re not all sold out (which readers have reported they already are even before the polishes hit the store shelves), Zoya is releasing some flakies too!
EDIT: Swatches here.
Zoya Fleck Effect Collection
2012 SPRING NAIL COLOR by ZOYA
FLECK EFFECT
MYLAR FLECK TOPCOATS
Zoya Nail Polish presents – three new mylar fleck glazes that can be worn alone or layered over the new ZOYA TRUE collection colors for a unique and beautiful nail look!
Maisie (ZP582): Blue tint with mylar green fleck effect
Opal (ZP583): Green tint with mylar green fleck effect
Chloe (ZP584): Pink tint with mylar green and gold fleck effect
Zoya is the new color of fashion…
Ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are free of harmful industrial chemicals like toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.
Sug. Retail $8.00 per 0.5 fl.oz. bottle (US)
Available January 13, 2012
Find Zoya TRUE as well as over 300 other ultra high-fashion Zoya shades at www.zoya.com.
As always, each and every Zoya color is made for women so we name them after women.
Zoya True Swatches
Today’s post features swatches from one of Zoya’s latest collection, True. This 6-piece collection has some great and not so great shades according to my taste. I’ll be showing the swatches according to the order of the press release.
First up is Cho.
Zoya Cho
When I think of the name Cho, I think of the character Cho Chang from the Harry Potter series and this shade doesn’t describe her to me. It just doesn’t look like a Cho really, but the slight shimmer in this was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed it so much that even when the clouds moved in to block the sunlight when taking pictures didn’t bother me at all. Formula was pleasant to work with. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Cho (in shade)
Zoya Cho (direct sunlight)
Zoya Cho (close-up)
Next up is Farah.
Zoya Farah
Described as a “full coverage, latte beige cream”, I like Farah the least from all 6 in this collection. It’s very plain and I’m not a huge fan of nude shades in general. And this doesn’t have that shimmer Cho has! This one behaved relatively well during application. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Farah (in shade)
Zoya Farah (direct sunlight)
Zoya Farah (close-up)
Then we have Bevin.
Zoya Bevin
I’ve never met a Bevin yet, but the name makes me think of a guy rather than a girl. But there are a lot of names like that these days. This shade is not one of my favorites from this collection and formula was a bit trickier to work with for me, at least compared to all 5 other shades. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Bevin (in shade)
Zoya Bevin (direct sunlight)
Zoya Bevin (close-up)
Next up is my favorite in the collection, Skylar.
Zoya Skylar
O HAI! Wow! What a beauty! I am absolutely head over heels in love with this shade! Now we’re talking Zoya! This shade is described as a “full coverage, silvered slate blue metallic” and that’s pretty close. The finish is quite mesmerizing really. Skykar is a blue shade with silver shimmer. Simply gorgeous. Formula was great and self-leveling. Any patchy spots evened out with the second coat. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Skylar (in shade)
Zoya Skylar (direct sunlight)
Zoya Skylar (close-up)
Then we have a shade called Tru.
Zoya Tru
Tru is described as a “full coverage, gilded purple orchid metallic” and “orchid” is definitely the perfect word to describe this shade. Tru is vibrant and a very feminine shade. The shimmer in it is like reddish gold. This one’s self-leveling too during application. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Tru (in shade)
Zoya Tru (direct sunlight)
Zoya Tru (close-up)
Zoya Tru (lighting changed)
Last, we have Lotus.
Zoya Lotus
I find Lotus to be the dusty version of Tru. I don’t like it as much simply for the fact that the shimmer is less visible and it’s smokier. I like my shimmers really visible or else what’s the point? It’s a muted purple with shimmer that looks pink and shows up better under sunlight. Formula is good to work with. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat.
Zoya Lotus (in shade)
Zoya Lotus (direct sunlight)
Zoya Lotus (close-up)
Not bad overall. If I had to pick 2, it’d be Sylar and Tru. Which ones are you guys getting?
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Zoya True Collection
I didn’t think much about their last collection since they’re pretty plain for me, but Zoya’s back in the game with one of their Spring 2012 offering….the True Collection.
EDIT: Swatches here.
Zoya True Collection
2012 SPRING NAIL COLOR by ZOYA
TRUE
HONESTLY, BEAUTIFUL COLOR
A fresh bloom of dewy color. Inspired by the runway looks of top designers this collection features slightly muted and unexpected spring shades in six easy to wear, full-coverage creams and metallics.
Cho (ZP585): Full coverage, vanilla shimmer metallic
Farah (ZP586): Full coverage, latte beige cream
Bevin (ZP587): Full coverage, pale sage green cream
Skylar (ZP588): Full coverage, silvered slate blue metallic
Tru (ZP589): Full coverage, gilded purple orchid metallic
Lotus (ZP590): Full coverage, light lotus purple metallic
Zoya is the new color of fashion…
Ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are free of harmful industrial chemicals like toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.
Sug. Retail $8.00 per 0.5 fl.oz. bottle (US)
Available January 13, 2012
Find Zoya TRUE as well as over 300 other ultra high-fashion Zoya shades at www.zoya.com.
As always, each and every Zoya color is made for women so we name them after women.
Zoya Gems & Jewels Collection
Something to look forward to for the Holidays. Here’s Zoya’s Holiday 2011 offering.
Zoya Gems & Jewels Collection
Holiday 2011 by Zoya Nail Polish
Gems and Jewels
jewelry for nails!
Zoya Nail Polish presents 3 new jewel toned metallic shimmer polishes and 3 glitzy, glitter glazes (featuring unique bar glitter) for an extra special holiday and winter 2011 season!
Zoya Gems and Jewels Collection
Rina (ZP576): Gorgeous green glitzy, glitter glaze (with unique bar glitter).
Holly (ZP577): Full coverage, rich green metallic shimmer.
Kissy (ZP578): Vivid pink glitzy, glitter glaze (with unique bar glitter).
Izzy (ZP579): Full coverage, party pink metallic shimmer.
Twila (ZP580): Bold blue glitzy, glitter glaze! (with unique bar glitter).
Noel (ZP581): Full coverage, icy blue metallic shimmer.
Mix it up… The Zoya Gems and Jewels color assortment allows for multiple layered nail polish looks! Have fun…
• Wear the full coverage, jewel toned shades alone for a classic metallic shimmer look!
• Wear the glitzy, glitter glazes alone for a hint of glitz.
• Wear several layers of the glitzy, glitter glazes for a unique textured glitz nail look.
• Layer the glazes over the shimmers to a totally glam nail jewelry look.
• Layer the glitzy, glitter glazes over other colors to create a totally unique look that is all your own (hint – hint: silver, gold, white and black totally rock under the glazes!).
Ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are free of harmful industrial chemicals like toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.
Find Zoya Gems and Jewels as well as over 400 other high-fashion Zoya shades at www.zoya.com.
As always, each and every Zoya color is made for women so we name them after women.
Zoya is the new color of fashion…
Shipping September 15, 2011
Sug. Retail $8.00 ea.
Zoya modmattes Swatches
Today, I have the 3 shades from a limited edition collection by Zoya. A few months ago, they released this 3 piece collection called modmattes. These 3 new matte shades suits summer perfectly.
First up is Lolly.
Zoya Lolly
Lolly is a beautiful, bright pink matte shade that one can classify as hot neon pink. To me, almost there but not quite. It is described on their website as “bold, saturated medium magenta pink cream with a velvety matte finish” and “a very colorful new matte style for perfect stand-out Barbie pink nails.” I don’t have any pink matte shades, so this is definitely sticking around for a while. Formula was a bit thick. I applied it quickly onto my nails being that I anticipated that mattes dry fast. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat. The last shot has top coat on.
Zoya Lolly (in shade)
Zoya Lolly (direct sunlight)
Zoya Lolly (close-up)
Zoya Lolly (with top coat)
Next up is Mitzi.
Zoya Mitzi
Mitzi is the one I liked the least among the 3. It’s a shade that I fondly say it reminds me of a Shrek green. The description on their website of “funky murky light yellow-toned lime green cream with a velvety matte finish” is spot on. While the color is fun, the formula was not with this in particular (compared to the other 2). I can’t decide if the problem was either the application of it is streaky or patchy or both. I swatched this several times and finally settled for these set of swatch pictures. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat. I used top coat in the last shot.
Zoya Mitzi (in shade)
Zoya Mitzi (direct sunlight)
Zoya Mitzi (close-up)
Zoya Mitzi (with top coat)
Last shade in this collection is Phoebe.
Zoya Phoebe
Phoebe is my favorite shade of the 3. This bright blue is an absolute stunner. My co-worker friend who shies away from bright shades picked this one for her mani recently. We were all shocked. The description of this gorgeous shade on their website is “bright azure with fine electric blue and violet shimmer with a velvety matte finish” and I couldn’t agree more. With top coat on, BAM! The shimmer comes out beautifully. I will say this now, we are all huge fans here of this particular Zoya shade. This one didn’t give me any trouble at all during application. I am even debating getting another bottle of this. Absolute ♥. Shown is 2 coats with no top coat. With top coat shot is the very last one.
Zoya Phoebe (in shade)
Zoya Phoebe (direct sunlight)
Zoya Phoebe (close-up)
Zoya Phoebe (with top coat)
Are you a fan of bright shades? I haven’t always been one, but I sure am now!
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Zoya Smoke & Mirrors Collection
I’m looking forward to seeing these shades in person. Here’s Zoya’s offering for Fall 2011.
Zoya Smoke & Mirrors Collection
smoke and mirrors
…beautiful illusions
Zoya Nail Polish presents 12 enticing and mysterious new colors for fall 2011.
Zoya Smoke Collection
Jana (ZP564) – smoky mauve quartz cream
Petra (ZP565) – smoky eggplant mauve cream
Codie (ZP566) – smoky brown taupe cream
Anja (ZP567) – smoky palatinate purple cream
Cynthia(ZP568) – smoky Prussian blue cream
Dree (ZP569) – smoky camouflage green cream
Zoya Mirrors Collection
Nimue (ZP570) – smoky rich thistle metallic
Marina (ZP571) – smoky steel blue metallic
Tao (ZP572) – smoky slate gray metallic
Yara (ZP573) – sparkly olive green metallic
Neeka (ZP574) – sparkly amethyst purple metallic
Jem (ZP575) – sparkly fandango pink metallic
Zoya is the new color of fashion…The new Zoya smoke & mirrors colors were designed and inspired by top fashion designers and beauty icons.
Ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are free of harmful industrial chemicals like toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.
Find Zoya smoke & mirrors as well as over 300 other high-fashion Zoya shades at www.zoya.com. As always, each and every Zoya color is made for beautiful women so we name them after beautiful women.
smoke & mirrors by Zoya – available July 15, 2011 (USA)
Sug. Retail $8.00 per 0.5 fl. oz. bottle (US)
Zoya Sunshine Swatches
I’ve already reviewed one of Zoya’s summer collection for this year a few days ago, Summertime. I actually prefer this set I’m featuring in this entry over that one. Most of you probably have seen swatches of these already, but I haven’t had a chance to get my hands on them until a few weeks ago. In the order of the press release picture, here are the swatches from their Sunshine Collection.
First up is Reva.
Zoya Reva
Reva is my favorite shade in this set. It’s a very pretty, sparkly red that one can wear all year round. It is described on their website as “a cool toned strawberry red with glowing golden metallic sparkle” and it’s “a very rich and luxurious looking gilded red.” The gold sparkle makes works really well with the base. It went smoothly onto my nails during application. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Reva (in shade)
Zoya Reva (lighting changed)
Zoya Reva (direct sunlight)
Zoya Reva (close-up)
Next is a shade called Kimmy.
Zoya Kimmy
Kimmy was the one I thought would be my favorite based on others’ swatches. The description of this shade on their website of “gleaming metallic candy apple red brightened by gold sparkle. Not your usual red shimmer – this one has a fiery attitude.” is pretty spot on! Just like Reva, the gold sparkle is amazing with the base color of this shade. Formula was pleasant for this shade. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Kimmy (in shade)
Zoya Kimmy (direct sunlight)
Zoya Kimmy (close-up)
Next is one with a unique name, Tanzy.
Zoya Tanzy
Tanzy is the one I liked the least in this set. It’s still a very pretty orange that’s perfect for summer. Orange just doesn’t rank too high on my color preference list, but this is one beautiful orange. This shade is described on their website as “light, bright tangerine orange with yellow gold metallic sparkle” and “a sunny orange that’s easy to wear year-round.” The sparkle in this one makes it shine even more on my nails. This shade gave me no problems at all during application. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Tanzy (in shade)
Zoya Tanzy (direct sunlight)
Zoya Tanzy (close-up)
The green one in this bunch is aptly called Apple.
Zoya Apple
I was really excited about this shade. It looked awesome in the press release and it did NOT disappoint in person. This one’s described as “luminous yellow-toned apple green packed with gold metallic sparkle” and “a dimensional green that’s clean and bright.” The gold sparkle in this makes this shade simply stunning. I encountered no problems at all during application. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Apple (in shade)
Zoya Apple (lighting changed)
Zoya Apple (direct sunlight)
Zoya Apple (close-up)
Zoya Apple (look at that shimmer!)
Almost to the last one, here’s Rica.
Zoya Rica
Rica is described as a “warm light coral with pink and orange tones and heavy gold metallic sparkle.” It is also described as “an alternative to flat corals for when you want to shine.” I liked this shade more in the press release pictures. Application was smooth and easy with this one. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Rica (in shade)
Zoya Rica (direct sunlight)
Zoya Rica (close-up)
Zoya Rica (lighting changed)
Zoya Rica (lighting changed again)
Last shade is called Faye.
Zoya Faye
Faye is one of my old co-workers’ name, so this one struck a chord with me. The memory tied to the name of this shade makes it stand out for me personally. It’s a pretty purples that’s described as “a bronzed mauve with purple and brown undertones flooded with bright gold sparkle.” It’s also described as “a unique gilded shade that will work in any season.” I actually think this description is pretty accurate. This one reminded me a lot of Dannii from the Intimate Collection, but I guarantee you they’re not that close at all to even think they might be dupes. Formula for this is nice and smooth. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Faye (in shade)
Zoya Faye (in lighting changed)
Zoya Faye (direct sunlight)
Zoya Faye (close-up)
Since the other set is all cremes, this one’s all shimmer. The finish of all 6 shades are the same. I’d classify it as something like foil metallic. It reminds me a lot of some shades in a few of their earlier collections. Formula and drying time is consistent as well in this collection.
Which ones did you end up getting from this set? Are any of these worth enough for a second look maybe?
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Zoya Summertime Swatches
Some of you have probably seen these already, but I just got these in a few days ago. There was a delay for a good while. One of Zoya’s summer collection is named Summertime. These colors are bright and bold. Formula is quite exceptional and pretty opaque in general. I’ll be showcasing them in the order of the press release picture.
First up is Sooki.
Zoya Sooki
Sooki is described on their website as a “bright, clean, crisp cool cherry red cream with a subtle jelly finish” and that it’s a shade that makes “an irresistable, attention-grabbing red nail.” I couldn’t agree more! It looks so squishy and the finish is super shiny. Formula for this one was smooth and creamy. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Sooki (in-shade)
Zoya Sooki (direct sunlight)
Zoya Sooki (close-up)
Next up is Tamsen.
Zoya Tamsen
Tamsen bears the description of a “medium warm brick-red with strong orange undertones with an opaque cream finish.” It’s also “a special red that is both enticing and mysterious.” This one’s more orange-y than Sooki, but very similar. You can see the difference mostly in the under direct sunlight shots. Formula for this one was smooth and creamy as well. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Tamsen (in-shade)
Zoya Tamsen (direct sunlight)
Zoya Tamsen (another angle)
Zoya Tamsen (close-up)
Moving on, we have a shade called Areej.
Zoya Areej
Areej is described as a “soft, muted cool fuchsia pink with an opaque cream finish” and that it’s “a pink for when you want a bold pop of color but not something neon-bright.” This is one gorgeous shade that I absolutely love! It went on my nails so smoothly, almost like spreading perfectly softened butter! Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Areej (in-shade)
Zoya Areej (direct sunlight)
Zoya Areej (close-up)
Zoya Areej (lighting changed)
The next shade has a name I keep saying it wrong. It is Kieko, but I keep thinking it Keiko.
Zoya Kieko
Kieko is described on their website as a “warm, red-toned dusty light purple with berry tones with an opaque cream finish” and that it’s “a nice alternative to pure pink or berry, especially flattering on warm skin tones.” This shade is very vibrant and actually constantly reminded me of a co-worker friend of mine, Lilly. She has this very vibrant, jewel toned purple shirt that is the same shade as this lacquer. Application was smooth and easy. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Kieko (in-shade)
Zoya Kieko (lighting changed)
Zoya Kieko (direct sunlight)
Zoya Kieko (another angle)
Zoya Kieko (close-up)
Nearing the end, we have Mira.
Zoya Mira
Mira bears the description of a “blue-toned medium purple with dusty lavender tones and an opaque cream finish” and that it’s a “muted yet colorful purple that isn’t too dark.” This is another shade that I associate with someone. I have always been a fan of a fashionable woman in Russia name Mira and I can see a bit of her in this. Application is flawless and it dries to a super shiny finish. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Mira (in-shade)
Zoya Mira (direct sunlight)
Zoya Mira (close-up)
Last shade in this collection is called Breezi.
Zoya Breezi
Breezi is described one their website as “soft, dusty, dirty medium cerulean blue with an opaque cream finish” and that it gives a “super chic high-fashioned denim look for nails.” I’m not sure why almost all of these shades have been described with the word “dusty” or “dirty” since only 2, at most, looks like it could be in my opinion. This one’s very creamy and dries super shiny as well. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Breezi (in-shade)
Zoya Breezi (direct sunlight)
Zoya Breezi (close-up)
My cuticles took a beating after swatching these. Cremes tend to stick to my skin more too for some reason. 
What is your favorite in this collection? Mine is Sooki followed by Mira. Gotta love that beauty called Areej though. I’m glad Zoya has provided us some vibrant choices that are simply perfect for the summer.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Zoya modmattes Limited Edition Collection
A limited edition collection is available from Zoya. Better get your hands on these before it’s all gone!
EDIT: Swatches here.
“Zoya Nail Polish presents three new mattes for summer 2011.
modmattes LE
all of the color – none of the shine!
Zoya is the new color of fashion… The ZOYA color experts have done it again! Introducing three new LIMITED EDITION (LE), exclusive modmattes LE* shades for summer 2011…
Zoya modmattes Limited Edition Collection
The incredible Zoya modmattes LE* shade collection has been expanded with three new LIMITED EDITION beauties. Get all of the color, none of shine with modmattes LE*, Zoya’s exclusive blend resulting in utterly wearable and truly stylish matte nail polish.
Zoya Nail Polishes are free of harmful industrial chemicals like toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.
Find Zoya modmattes LE* as well as over 300 other ultra high-fashion Zoya shades at http://www.zoya.com/.
As always, each and every Zoya color is made for women so we name them after women.
modmattes LE* by Zoya, available March 21, 2011
Sug. Retail $8.00 per 0.5 fl.oz. bottle (US)
Available at http://www.zoya.com/“
Have you gotten any of these shades yet?
Zoya Intimate Collection Swatches
I have these swatch pictures with me for about a week now. The warm weather feels like it has officially begun. I’m crossing my fingers since every year during Easter from the time I’ve moved to Oklahoma it’s been freezing during Easter. And Easter is still about what….a month away? Another Spring Collection here for you, this time from Zoya. Here are swatches from their Intimate Collection.
First one up is Dannii.
Zoya Dannii
On their site, this shade is described as “Medium orchid purple with pink and champagne highlights and flecks of silver metallic shimmer. A unique metallic with a pop of fun color to keep your look fresh.” Orchid seems to be the word that was on the tip of my tongue. I struggled for a while to describe this shade and Zoya’s description is right on! The shimmer shines through very well, especially in direct sunlight. This is my favorite from this collection (that also means the one with most swatch pictures). Formula is nice and smooth. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Dannii (in shade)
Zoya Dannii (direct sunlight)
Zoya Dannii (more sunlight)
Zoya Dannii (another angle)
Zoya Dannii (close-up)
Zoya Dannii (last shot)
Next up is Gemma.
Zoya Gemma
Gemma is described as “Light muted olive-green with an overlay of blue and violet duochrome shimmer. Unique, hip and cutting-edge yet subtle enough to suit any wardrobe.” Again, right on! The duochrome shimmer isn’t that stong, but it’s good enough for my liking. I usually don’t like this type of green. I think I’m becoming more receptive to all kinds of shades as time goes on. I’ll have to admit though that the selling point on this shade for me is the duochrome shimmer. It adds a nice little oomph to a plain olive-green shade. Nicely done! Formula gave me no problems during application. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Gemma (in shade)
Zoya Gemma (direct sunlight)
Zoya Gemma (look at that shimmer!)
Zoya Gemma (close-up)
Up next is a lovely shade called Jules.
Zoya Jules
Jules is a shade that I thought I’d love more. Based on the dollop of nail polish I saw on their website, it was love. But in person, I was slightly disappointed. Sure, it’s a beautiful shimmer. It’s a tad darker than what I expected of it though. This shade is described as “A sparkling neutral light taupe with gold, silver and champagne metallic shimmer. A new modern metallic that gives an ultra-luxe look.” A lighter gold was what I expected from this shade. I have no complaints with the formula for this and it’s pretty opaque. This is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Jules (in shade)
Zoya Jules (direct sunlight)
Zoya Jules (close-up)
Next is a shade I find very surprising, Marley.
Zoya Marley
The shimmer in this is unexpected for me. I was too quick to judge with this shade. Once it’s on my nails, it was instant love! It is described on their site as “Lightest baby lavender touched with a hint of gray-silver and a subtle pearl finish. A versatile, easy to apply and wear pastel shade that’s never chalky or harsh.” The pearl finish didn’t even bother me at all and I hate shades with that finish! Formula is smooth and not difficult to work with. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Marley (in shade)
Zoya Marley (direct sunlight)
Zoya Marley (see the shimmer?!)
Zoya Marley (close-up)
Next shade is Caitlin.
Zoya Caitlin
Caitlin is a shade that is unique to me, as I don’t own anything like it. I’ve seen shades like this before though, so I’m not finding this shade extemely special for any reason. This shade is described on the site as “Smoky purple-tinged medium gray with smooth, opaque creme finish. Sultry, mysterious and impossibly chic, a shade that will have everyone intrigued.” Even though this doesn’t wow me that much, the formula is simply stunning. So creamy and applies so smoothly on my nails. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat.
Zoya Caitlin (in shade)
Zoya Caitlin (direct sunlight)
Zoya Caitlin (close-up)
Last shade is a delicate gray called Dove.
Zoya Dove
Dove makes a nice addition to my collection. I don’t own that many grays. In face, a few posts back stated that the shade I featured is my very first gray. Now it has a new companion! Dove is aptly described on their site as “Soft, delicate light neutral gray with an opaque, glossy creme finish. Unexpected and flattering as a wear-with-anything neutral with a twist.” A bit darker than the other gray I own, I welcome this shade with open arms. It goes with just about any outfit! Formula is exceptional. Shown is 2 thin coats with no top coat. No direct sunlight pictures for this one. I’ll have to add it later on if I do get one.
Zoya Dove (in shade)
Zoya Dove (close-up)
Overall? A nice, “light” Spring Collection. Shades are all light, which suits Spring well. Formula for all of these are nice and applied well on my nails. No gloopiness, no chalkiness, no difficulties whatsoever. Color variety is a little limited. Not bad at all though. This collection differs from other brands in the sense that they didn’t go the “bright” route for Spring. I can appreciate a more subtle Spring Collection like this one.
You can get these shades on their website. Their offerings for Summer came out recently too and those are the “bright” ones you can grab if you find these shades too light for your taste.
*Some products in this review may have been provided by the PR company or manufacturer for an honest opinion.*
Zoya Sunshine & Summertime Collection
Are you ready for summer? Zoya sure is!
EDIT: Summertime swatches here and Sunshine swatches here.
“Zoya Nail Polish presents two new collections with six new metallics and six new creams for summer 2011.
Sunshine and Summertime
…everything should be this good!
Zoya Sunshine & Summertime Collection
Summer 2011 color so perfect that it could only come from the nail polish experts at Zoya… Zoya is the New Color of Fashion!
ZOYA SUNSHINE COLLECTION
Reva (ZP546) – A cool-toned strawberry red with glowing golden metallic sparkle. A very rich and luxurious looking gilded red.
Kimmy (ZP547) – Gleaming metallic candy apple red brightened by gold sparkle. Not your usual red shimmer- this one has a fiery attitude.
Apple (ZP548) – Luminous yellow-toned apple green packed with gold metallic sparkle. A dimensional green that’s clean and bright.
Tanzy (ZP549) – Light, bright tangerine orange with yellow gold metallic sparkle. A sunny orange that’s easy to wear year-round.
Rica (ZP550) – Warm light coral with pink and orange tones and heavy gold metallic sparkle. An alternative to flat corals for when you want to shine.
Faye (ZP551) – A bronzed mauve with purple and brown undertones flooded with right gold sparkle. A unique gilded shade that will work in any season.
ZOYA SUMMERTIME COLLECTION
Sooki (ZP552) – Bright, clean, crisp cool cherry red cream with a subtle jelly finish. For an irresistible, attention-grabbing red nail.
Tamsen (ZP553) – Medium warm brick red with strong orange tones with an opaque cream finish. A special red that is both enticing and mysterious.
Areej (ZP554) – Pink with an opaque cream finish. A pink for when you want a bold pop of color but not something neon-bright.
Kieko (ZP555) – Warm, red-toned dusty light purple with berry tones with an opaque cream finish. A nice alternative to pure pink or berry, especially flattering on warm skin tones.
Mira (ZP556) – Blue-toned medium purple with dusty lavender tones and an opaque cream finish. For a muted yet colorful purple that isn’t too dark.
Breezi (ZP557) – Soft, dusty, medium cerulean blue with an opaque cream finish. A super chic high-fashion denim look for nails.
Ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are free of harmful industrial chemicals like toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.
Find Zoya Sunshine and Summertime as well as over 300 other ultra high-fashion Zoya shades at www.zoya.com/.
As always, each and every Zoya color is made for women so we name them after women.
Sunshine and Summertime by Zoya, available March 21, 2011
Sug. Retail $8.00 per 0.5 fl.oz. bottle (US)
Available at www.zoya.com“
What shades sing out to you? The Sunshine Collection is definitely calling out my name! It’s available starting today, so you don’t even have to wait!
Zoya Intimate Collection
For Spring 2011, Zoya presents their Intimate Collection. It is available on their website starting today, January 15, 2011!
EDIT: Swatches here.
Zoya Intimate Collection
“Temptations, whispers, dreams, secrets, illusions, liaisons, trysts… lingerie… kisses.
Zoya Nail Polish presents six new, elegant, full coverage yet revealing, metallics and creams for Spring 2011 to rendezvous with.
Zoya Intimate Collection Shades
Zoya Intimate Collection
Marley (ZP542) – lavender pink with a whisper of metallic
Dove (ZP541) – delicate, pale gray cream
Caitlin (ZP540) – misty, moody gray violet cream
Dannii (ZP537) – sparkling, enchanted orchid metallic
Jules (ZP538) – soft, glimmering gold kiss metallic
Gemma (ZP544) – mysterious green/purple duotone metallic
Zoya is the new color of fashion… The Zoya Intimate collection was designed to recreate the custom looks developed for and inspired by the runways of New York Fashion Week – Spring 2011. Ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are free of harmful industrial chemicals like toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects. Find Zoya Intimate as well as over 300 other ultra high-fashion Zoya shades at www.zoya.com. As always, each and every Zoya color is made for women so we name them after women.”
Zoya Zara
With Europe’s “The Final Countdown” still playing in my head (the song that Zoya’s Facebook comment triggered at the start of their 20,000 fans promo), I present to you all a wonderful light shade that’s a big favorite among Zoya fans. Part of their Flourish Collection, this shade is beautifully named Zara.
Zoya Zara
This shade is described as “vivid blue-toned light purple with strong golden duochrome shimmer.” Duochrome isn’t as strong as other duochrome shades they have, but it is evident both in and out of the bottle. The golden shimmer shines through stronger under sunlight. Formula is on the thin side, but application was smooth. Shown is 2 generous coats with no top coat.
Zoya Zara (in shade)
Zoya Zara (another angle)
Zoya Zara (direct sunlight)
Zoya Zara (close-up)
See the golden duochrome shimmer? It’s quite stunning. I hope this swatch isn’t going to make the last day of Zoya’s Facebook promo much harder on any of you out there still deciding on what your 3 shades will be.
