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Zoya Nail Polish Dreamin’ Collection | Swatches + Review

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Today I am excited to share with you swatches and a full review of the Zoya Nail Polish Dreamin’ Collection for Summer 2021. This six piece collection contains a variety of shades and finishes that can be worn individually, or in a multitude of combinations for a bright, fun manicure perfect for the summer season. Zoya is a cruelty free brand, and all of their nail polishes are vegan. Let’s jump in and talk more about these polishes, and stay tuned to the end of the post for a simple nail art look!

The products in this post were provided for my unbiased review. All opinions are my own. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

I swatched all of these nail polishes over the Holo Taco Peely Base. I decided not to wear any top coat in these swatches, as this collection contains a few different finishes. I was also really impressed with how glossy the cream formulas are without a top coat! As always, these swatches are photographed in natural lighting.

Desi

The first polish in the Dreamin’ Collection is Desi, what Zoya describes as a vibrant geranium coral cream. Desi is opaque in two coats, and I’m loving the bright pop of color. The cream polishes in this line have easy to work with formulas that are self-leveling. I can see Desi being a staple polish in the warmer months!

Polly

Next up is Polly, described as a lush fruit-punch pink cream. Polly is opaque in two coats and has a smooth formula that applies well. While the color is beautiful, I find it brings out the red undertones I have in my fair skin. Nonetheless, this is a pretty polish and Polly would look great on many people!

Darla

The last pink shade in the collection is Darla, described as a Gerber Daisy pink cream. Darla is also opaque in two coats. This polish has some blue undertones to it. I do have a few similar shades in my nail polish collection, but I definitely recommend Darla if you’re searching for this type of pink!

Skipper

Next up is Skipper, a milky purple neon. This polish has the EasyNeon formula introduced earlier this year. You can read my full thoughts on the original EasyNeon Collection HERE. Skipper is opaque in three coats, and has my favorite EasyNeon formula thus far. I’m loving this purple shade, and the matte finish looks cool. Of course, you can apply a glossy top coat if that is more to your liking.

Mateo

One of my favorite polishes in the collection is Mateo, described as a cool-toned pacific blue cream. Mateo is opaque in two coats, and looks just stunning! I love blue nail polishes, and this one is no exception. Most of my bright blue nail polishes are not this cool-toned, so Mateo is a welcome addition to my collection.

Summer

Last but not least is Summer, a mermaid shimmer featuring flashes of green and gold with a blue base. Summer is opaque in three coats, and has a super smooth formula. This is surprisingly my favorite nail polish in the Dreamin’ Collection! I usually prefer cream formulas, but Summer is so beautiful and absolutely perfect for the summer season.

Nail Art with Mateo and Summer

I loved Summer so much I decided to break out my nail stamping supplies. I used Born Pretty Store plate BP-L027 to add some wave designs using Mateo. The result ended up being really subtle, but I like the beach vibes! I finished off the manicure with Holo Taco Super Glossy Taco to seal the stamp in place. You can use code FZL91 to save 10% off your order at Born Pretty Store.

All in all, I’m loving the Zoya Nail Polish Dreamin’ Collection for Summer 2021! I did not have any issues with the formulas, and I am pleasantly surprised with my love for Summer! I like that this collection contains three different finishes. My only critique would be that I wish we had a bit more shade variation versus the three pinks that are included. Otherwise, I highly recommend all of the Dreamin’ polishes, and I look forward to using them more myself!

You can purchase the Dreamin’ Collection on Zoya’s website HERE. Individual polishes are $12.00 each.

Zoya EasyNeon Collection | Swatches & Review

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Today I am excited to share with you swatches and a full review of the Zoya EasyNeon Collection for Summer 2021. I love wearing neon nail polishes (evidenced by my fifth blog post ever in April 2012!), so I couldn’t believe my eyes when Zoya announced the EasyNeon Collection. This line contains six cruelty free and vegan nail polishes with a frustration-free formula. These polishes are designed to bring you the neon vibes you want without the difficult application process of the neons of the past. Let’s jump in and talk about this collection a bit more, and my experience with the polishes.

The products in this post were provided for my unbiased review. All opinions are my own. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

Each EasyNeon nail polish comes with the Zoya Z-Wide Brush to help with an even and streak-free application. In addition, Zoya states that the polishes are designed to be opaque in two coats. All of the polishes in this collection dry to a matte finish, and you do not need to wear a base coat. The idea is that the EasyNeon Collection simplifies a bright, neon manicure.

Before I share swatches of each individual shade, I did want to discuss my experience with the EasyNeon formula. Unfortunately, none of these polishes were opaque for me in two or three coats. I had visible nail line with all of these polishes, which is a bit disappointing seeing as the opacity claim is part of Zoya’s marketing with this collection. Nonetheless, I am very happy with the application process. The polishes are all smooth, fast-drying, and easy to apply. I did wear Holo Taco Peely Base while swatching, but I also tested the polishes without a base coat and did not experience staining. I do recommend applying thin coats, as a thicker coat can lead to streaks if you are trying to layer too much product on the nail at once. That being said, I am still in love with the neon shades in this collection, and I can’t wait to rock them this summer!

Oakley

The first polish in the EasyNeon Collection is Oakley, a fiery bright orange polish. I am wearing three coats in these swatch photos. Oakley is the perfect neon orange! I can see this shade being used in a lot of Halloween nail art, but it also makes a great manicure on its own.

Zelda

Next up is Zelda, described as a beaming coral-pink polish. Zelda is one of my favorites in this collection! I love this loud pink shade, and I am wearing three coats in the swatches. This shade is what comes to mind for me when I think of neon nail polish. Plus, look how smooth my nails look with this matte formula!

Janie

The other pink in this line is Janie, a hot fuchsia pink. I am wearing three coats of Janie in the swatches. If you’re a longtime follower of mine, you’ll know I love pink nails. Thus, it’s no surprise I adore Janie, too.

Banks

Next up is Banks, described by Zoya as a vivid violet polish. I am wearing two coats of Banks in the swatches. This polish does not pop as much as I would like for a neon, but I still like the rich, matte purple. Banks is a great transitional nail polish to take you from summer to fall as well.

Echo

Echo is the blue shade in this collection, described as a deep lagoon polish. I am wearing two coats in the swatches, and I’m loving the result! Echo reminds me of a blue raspberry slush, which definitely screams summer to me. I love the matte finish with this shade!

Link

Last but not least is Link, an electric, kelly green shade. I am wearing two shades in the swatches, and this is the most coverage I achieved from a polish in the collection. Link would look awesome in some slime nail art come Halloween! Of course, it looks nice on its own as well.

The EasyNeon Collection with a Glossy Top Coat

If you like neon nails but prefer a glossy finish, you can apply a glossy top coat to your manicure! I did a quick nail art look using the entire collection, and sealed it using Holo Taco Super Glossy Taco. I’m happy to report that these polishes work very well together. They layer nicely, and you can achieve a fun manicure quite quickly since the polishes are fast-drying.

My Final Thoughts

All in all, I think the Zoya EasyNeon Collection is a great summer collection for everyone looking for a bright and sunny manicure. While the polishes did not look opaque on my nails, that does not prohibit me from loving the shades and easy-to-use formula. Say goodbye to layering your neons over a white base and to the streaky application process! The EasyNeon Collection truly lives up to its name, and I’m excited to add these polishes to my collection.

You can purchase the EasyNeon Collection on Zoya’s website HERE. The polishes retail for $11.00 each.

Max Dona Nail Polish in C22 | Born Pretty Store Macaron Collection

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Happy Monday! Today I have a review of a new nail polish from the online store Born Pretty Store. The shop has an eight piece collection called the Macaron Collection because of the shade range available. I got one of the polishes to review for all of you in a gorgeous purple color. The polish is from the brand Max Dona, which is new to me. One cool thing about Born Pretty Store is you get to try different brands from around the world! Let me show you this beautiful polish, and stay tuned for a coupon code at the end of the post!

Max Dona – C22 Max Dona – C22The Max Dona polish I received is shade C22, a lilac creme polish with silver shimmer. The formula is good, but it is on the thick side so I recommend thin coats. I accidentally applied a thick coat on my middle finger, and you can see how it turns goopy with too much polish on the nail. However, with two thin coats I achieved a beautiful look! I really like the combination of this purple with the silver shimmer. It’s perfect for the winter months, but can carry into the springtime seamlessly.

Born Pretty Store | Coupon CodeAll in all, I’m really liking this purple polish from Born Pretty Store! I think it’s definitely worth a pick-up if you think the color is as pretty as I do. It is a fabulous and affordable $4.84 on the Born Pretty Store website HERE. Of course, when you shop on Born Pretty Store’s website, you will always get free international shipping, and you can use my coupon code FZL91 for 10% off your order. Stay tuned for more reviews of Born Pretty Store products in the coming weeks!

The product in this post was provided for my unbiased review. This post contains an affiliate link. All opinions are my own. See my Disclosure Policy for more information. 

The Perfect Fall Nail Color | Milani Cosmetics in Canyon Country

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Happy Friday! One of the polishes that I’ve rediscovered in my nail polish destash project is Canyon Country from Milani Cosmetics. I typically reach for dark polishes in the fall, but I’m so glad I took the opportunity to swatch Canyon Country! I think I’ve found the perfect fall nail color, and I’m excited to share it with you. It’s been a couple years since it first appeared on the blog (see that post HERE), so it’s definitely time for another post!

Milani Cosmetics – Canyon Country Milani Cosmetics – Canyon CountryCanyon Country is a burnt orange nail polish with a creme finish. It has a perfect formula that is opaque in two coats. I am obsessing over the smooth finish! I’m not wearing a top coat in these photos, and my manicure looks awesome. Plus, Canyon Country is a color that I think will look great on anyone no matter the skin color. It’s warm and cozy, and will go perfectly with your fall sweaters and boots. Plus, Canyon Country will work really well in nail art. It’s an all-around great polish!

All in all, I’m so glad I took the time to swatch Canyon Country before I destashed it. Some polishes just don’t look as exciting in the bottle as they do on the nails, and this is definitely one of them. While this particular Milani polish is retired, it can still be found on Amazon HERE for a reasonable price. I highly recommend picking it up for your collection!

What is your perfect fall nail color? Let me know in the comments!

The product in this post was provided for my unbiased review. This post contains an affiliate link. All opinions are my own. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.