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Zoya Nail Polish Ashby | September Color of the Month

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Adventures in Polishland

Fall is my favorite season, so I am ready to wear some autumn inspired manicures as the weather gets cooler. Today I have swatches and a review of the Zoya Nail Polish Color of the Month for September, Ashby. After a few months in a row with cream nail polishes, I’m excited that Zoya released a different formula this time around. Plus, I think Ashby is the perfect shade to not only kick off the fall, but take us right through the entire holiday season!

Zoya Nail Polish Ashby | September Color of the Month

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

Ashby is a burgundy metallic nail polish with gold and bronze shimmer. The formula is excellent, as it applies very evenly without any visible brush strokes. Ashby is opaque in two coats, and I love the beautiful red color. To be honest, I did not really like the polish in the bottle, as the microglitters stuck to the sides of the bottle making it look more brown-toned than it really is. Luckily, Ashby is a truly stunning and dimensional metallic nail polish!

I completed my manicure by adding one coat of the Zoya Naked Manicure Glossy Seal Top Coat. I did want to mention that the swatches here were photographed on my second day of wearing Ashby, and you can see some light tip wear already. As I type this post, I’ve had the polish on for five days, and I have more tip wear and a couple tiny chips. I would recommend wrapping the tip of your nails during application to help increase the wear time.

Overall, I really like Ashby as the Zoya Color of the Month for September. I’m glad Zoya released something a bit different this month in a metallic formula, as I think it’s great when the Color of the Month features something other than a standard cream polish. You can buy Ashby from the Zoya website for $12.00 during the month of September. Use the coupon code ABY to get free shipping on your entire order when you buy Ashby.

Zoya Nail Polish Frankie | July Color of the Month

Posted on July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 by Adventures in Polishland

I can’t believe we are over halfway through the year and that today I am sharing the Zoya Nail Polish Color of the Month for July 2024. It certainly feels like summer here with temperatures over 90º F. Fittingly, the nail polish for this month is a red shade perfect for the hot weather. Let me share with you swatches and a review of the July Color of the Month Frankie.

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Frankie is a watermelon red shade with a cream formula. It is opaque in two coats, and dries to a matte finish. The formula applies really smoothly and evenly. I like how pigmented this polish is. The red leans towards pink and really pops on the nails. I’m wearing it without top coat in the above swatches so you can see what Frankie looks like when it dries matte.

Zoya Nail Polish July Color of the Month Frankie

To complete my manicure, I added one coat of the Zoya Naked Manicure Glossy Seal Top Coat. I love how Frankie looks with a high gloss shine! That being said, you can certainly use a matte top coat if you want to keep that look while still elongating the wear time of your manicure. Zoya sells the MatteVelvet Top Coat on its website for $12.00 here.

Here is a quick look at Frankie side-by-side with a matte finish versus a glossy finish. Looking at this comparison, I actually really like the matte look! It’s very sleek, and I appreciate that there are no brush streaks upon application.

Overall, I think Frankie is a great nail polish for the July Color of the Month from Zoya. The formula applies beautifully, and the color is perfect for the season. While many of us may already have a go-to red nail polish, Frankie is a nice option if you are on the hunt for a watermelon shade for your stash. You can use code FRANKIE to save 25% off your order and get free shipping when you purchase this polish during the month of July.

Zoya Nail Polish Lucky | March Color of the Month

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Adventures in Polishland

With Saint Patrick’s Day around the corner, it’s time to share swatches and a review of the Zoya Nail Polish March Color of the Month, Lucky. I am really enjoying the Color of the Month promotion that Zoya started last year. Not only is it fun to anticipate what the nail polish will look like, but I think it’s great that you do not have to sign up for a subscription program. Instead, you can choose whether or not to buy the polish if you like the shade. I definitely think Lucky is a great one to add to your nail polish collection!

Zoya Nail Polish Lucky | March Color of the Month

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Lucky is a vibrant green nail polish with gold, blue, and fairy dust glitters. The formula applies smoothly and is opaque in two coats. I’ve been very impressed with Zoya’s glitter polishes recently. I appreciate that I do not have to wear a base shade for opacity, and that the formula is not too thick or clumpy. To complete the manicure, I added two coats of the Zoya Naked Glossy Seal Top Coat to give the polish a super shiny finish.

If you are a green nail polish lover, Lucky is definitely a great option. I will admit that the green felt a bit too bright for my daily corporate life, but I can see myself reaching for this polish during the holiday season. In fact, it would pair well with Love from last month for a sparkly red and green Christmas manicure. Lucky also has witchy vibes for Halloween!

Lucky is available on the Zoya website through the month of March 2024 only for $12.00. Make sure to use code LUCKY during checkout, and you will get free shipping on your entire order. Let me know in the comments if you will be picking up Lucky, and what you think of the Color of the Month promotion. I am excited to see what will be released in April!

Top 5 Christmas Nail Polishes for the Holiday Season

Posted on November 24, 2023November 21, 2023 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Black Friday! Today I am excited to share five of my favorite cruelty free and vegan nail polishes to wear during the holiday season. Whether you like to stick to traditional cream formulas, or add some sparkle and shine to your manicure, this post will have a polish for you! All of the products featured in this post are currently available on the Zoya Nail Polish website. You can save $5.00 off your first order using my referral link here.

The products in this post were originally provided for my unbiased review. This post includes a referral link. All opinions are my own. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

First up is Venus from the new Enamored Collection from Fall 2023. This beautiful red nail polish with holographic glitters is what inspired this blog post. I absolutely fell in love with Venus as soon as I put it on my nails. The formula applies beautifully in two coats, and I just love how sparkly it is! This polish screams holiday season to me, and I cannot wait to wear it again in time for Christmas.

Next up is Wyatt, a green cream polish from the Urban Grunge Collection. I really like this deep shade of green. It feels a bit more elevated, and this nail polish will look fabulous with many holiday outfits. Wyatt has a great formula that is opaque in two coats. I wore it last year on Christmas with another polish on this list!

If you’re looking for something other than red and green, I highly recommend Alicia, also from the Urban Grunge Collection. This is a silver linear holographic polish. The formula is a bit sheer, so I applied three coats for an opaque look. Alicia is the perfect polish to take you right through New Year’s Eve!

Of course, many of us love reaching for the perfect red nail polish during the holidays. My go to choice is Mila from the Nostalgic Collection. Mila has a cream formula and is opaque in two coats. The deep shade is a bit different than the classic bright red, but I like how sophisticated this more vampy shade looks on my nails. Mila is the other polish I wore with Wyatt last Christmas!

Last but not least is Elphie, a PixieDust formula from the Enchanted Collection. This emerald green shade has a textured formula that is opaque in two coats. It also has a hint of sparkle and dries to a matte finish. Elphie is a unique polish that looks really fancy without any added effort during the manicure process. Your friends and family will most likely ask what’s on your nails when they see this stunning polish!

I hope you found this post featuring five of my favorite Christmassy nail polishes helpful. These polishes can be worn alone, or you can mix and match to create fun nail art designs. The holidays are a busy time of year, but having festive fingernails always puts a smile on my face!

What are your favorite Christmas nail polishes?

Let me know in the comments!

Zoya Nail Polish Cosmic Pop Limited Edition Trio | Swatches & Review

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Adventures in Polishland

Today I am excited to share with you swatches and a full review of the Zoya Nail Polish Cosmic Pop Limited Edition Trio. This trio will be available for pre-order on June 15, 2021, and will only be available for a limited time. The collection features three nail polishes in holographic shades inspired by the unique star clusters of outer space. The Cosmic Pop line has a unique formula packed with glitters that look stunning on the nails. This post will share individual swatches of each shade, as well as a quick look at what the polishes look like as a nail polish topper.

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

Before I jump right into the swatches, I want to share how Zoya describes the Cosmic Pop nail polish formula. The brand states that these astral shades have a blend of metallic glitter and holographic particles in five different sizes to give a dynamic effect. The polishes dry to a soft textured finish. Zoya suggests using the Ultra Glossy Seal top coat for a high-shine and smooth finish. I swatched these polishes over the Holo Taco Peely Base, and I used the suggested Ultra Glossy Seal to complete each manicure. As always, the photos are taken in natural lighting. I found it difficult to get sharp images of each polish because they are so glittery!

Celestia

First up in the Cosmic Pop Trio is Celestia, described as a silver-pearlescent rainbow holographic. I applied three coats to achieve opacity, and sealed it with two coats of Ultra Glossy Seal. I typically use two coats of top coat with any glitter or textured nail polish, as the first layer evens the manicure and the second gives it the glossy look. Celestia is a stunning nail polish! The holographic glitters really pop, and I love how the manicure looks reflected in the sunlight.

Polaris

Next up is Polaris, a rose gold holographic shade. I applied three coats to achieve opacity, and I love the beautiful rose gold base. Polaris really surprised me! This polish has a very subtle duochrome effect, and shifts to a purple tone in the right sunlight. I love how it looks more subtle in the shade, but really pops when the light changes!

Eradani

Last up is Eradani, a magenta densely packed holographic polish. Eradani is the most pigmented nail polish in this line, and I applied two coats to achieve opacity. This shade does not have the same holographic effect as the other two Cosmic Pop polishes. In fact, the glitters are mainly magenta and blue, and I have to really stare at the polish in the sunlight to find the holo glitters. Nonetheless, Eradani is just stunning on the nails!

The Cosmic Pop Trio as Nail Polish Toppers

I also tested out each Cosmic Pop nail polish as a topper over Darla from the Zoya Dreamin’ Collection. Since each of these holographic shades is sheer in one coat, they can definitely be used as a manicure topper to add some sparkle to any polish. I recommend applying a very thin coat. You can even triple up and layer all three Cosmic Pop shades for a really blinged out look! I think it’s so fun that you can use the Cosmic Pop Trio in a variety of ways.

All in all, I am really enjoying the Zoya Nail Polish Limited Edition Cosmic Pop Trio. I have not used a holographic glitter polish in quite some time, so I think this trio is a lot of fun and perfect for the summer. Pricing information for the Cosmic Pop Trio has not yet been released, but visit Zoya’s website HERE starting June 15, 2021 for more information and to pre-order this collection.

Zoya Nail Polish Dreamin’ Collection | Swatches + Review

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Adventures in Polishland

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 Nail Polish Bridal Bliss Collection | Swatches and Review

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Adventures in Polishland

Today I’m excited to share with you a full review of the Zoya Nail Polish Bridal Bliss Collection. This is a 12-piece nail polish collection that was originally released in January of 2018. Bridal Bliss is a curated collection, meaning that Zoya hand-picked nail polishes from its existing product line to showcase the perfect polishes for brides. In addition, Zoya created one brand new shade to add some holographic bling to the range. The Bridal Bliss Collection is unique in that it is marketed to the bridal industry and not the average consumer. I personally find the nail polishes in this collection to be a bit hit and miss, so let’s jump into the review.

The products in this post were provided for my review. This post includes affiliate links.

I am wearing base coat and a glossy top coat from Pacifica in all of the swatches in this post. As always, Zoya is a Logical Harmony Approved cruelty free brand, and all of the brand’s nail polishes are vegan.

Leia

First up in the Bridal Bliss Collection is Leia, a sheer opalescent white with flecks of fuchsia, green, and gold. I am wearing three coats of Leia in the above swatches. Leia has a sheer finish when worn on its own, but it is also a stunning topper. I will show you what Leia looks like when layered over the other polishes in this collection at the end of this post. If you do wear Leia alone, I recommend thin coats.

Brighton

Next up is Brighton, the one brand new nail polish in this collection. Zoya describes Brighton as a full coverage, diamond holographic soft nude. Unfortunately, I had trouble with this formula. I am wearing three coats of Brighton in the above swatches, and I did not achieve opacity. Brighton’s formula is quite streaky, sheer, and patchy for me. I tried to use it as a topper since it is so sheer, but it didn’t work since it’s so streaky. Brighton does look nice in the photos, but because the formula is so difficult to work with I cannot recommend it.

McKenna

The first shimmer in the collection is McKenna, described as a refined pearl in a soft almond. I am wearing two coats of McKenna in the above swatches. This polish has an excellent formula, and I really like the subtle shimmer. I think McKenna is a great nail polish to add to your collection. The shade is work appropriate, but the hint of shimmer adds a nice touch.

Chantal

Chantal is the first cream polish in the collection. Zoya describes this polish as a delicious, full coverage French nude vanilla cream. While Chantal does look stunning once dry, I had a lot of issues with this formula. It is very streaky and messy, and required some cleanup in order to get a nice manicure. My glossy top coat really helped to even out Chantal. I applied two coats to achieve opacity. While the shade is beautiful, the formula was too tricky for me to recommend.

Loretta

The Bridal Bliss Collection contains some nail polishes that are designed for a French manicure. While you wouldn’t necessarily wear these polishes alone, I did regular swatches so you can see what the polish looks like on the nails. Loretta is described by Zoya as a light beige with a sheer creme finish. I am wearing three coats of Loretta in the above swatches. What’s interesting about this polish is it gives my nails a high gloss finish with just a hint of beige color. However, you can see my natural nail underneath, and if you have any marks or imperfections, they will be visible. Loretta reminds me of a ridge filler base coat, but I can see its use in French manicures for sure.

Erika

Next up is Erika, described as a soft, girly pale baby pink with lots of fine gold shimmer. Erika looks more like a peach shade with my skin tone. I am wearing three coats of polish in the above swatches, and this polish is still very sheer. This is not my cup of tea because I like an opaque manicure, but Erika is a beautiful polish. I recommend three thin coats with this one.

Bela

Bela is the other French manicure polish in this collection. Zoya describes this shade as a ballet slipper pink in a sheer, milky creme finish. I applied three coats of Bela in the above swatches. I was surprised at how white this polish appears on the nails since the polish looks quite pink in the bottle. If you prefer a more pigmented French manicure, Bela is a great option.

Avril

Next up is Avril, a soft neutral pink with light brown undertones. Avril has a great formula that is opaque in two coats. This polish is so close to my pink-toned skin shade that it gives me a “my nails but better” look. Avril is perfect if you want just a hint of warm pink on your nails!

Rue

Rue is one of my all time favorite Zoya polishes, and I’m excited to see it in this collection! Zoya describes Rue as a full coverage boudoir, blush cream. I used my original bottle of Rue for these swatches, and I’m happy to report the formula has not aged a bit! Rue has a stunning finish and is opaque in two coats. It is very similar to Avril, but leans more mauve.

Abby

Another favorite of mine is Abby, a light lavender cream polish. Abby is opaque in two coats and has an amazing formula. This purple shade is a spring staple for me! I think it looks stunning on everyone, and it’s a nice color for a bridal collection.

Blu

If you want your “something blue” to be on your nails, look no further than Blu! This is described as a soft and delicate pale baby blue creme. Blu also has an amazing formula that is opaque in two coats. This polish is definitely a great staple for any nail polish collection!

Snow White

The last polish in this collection is Snow White, a pure white creme polish. Unfortunately, this polish has a troublesome formula for me. I found Snow White quite streaky and patchy. The top coat helped to smooth it out a bit, but I’m disappointed in this polish. I remember when I first started blogging, Snow White was the go-to white shade for many nail polish lovers. Perhaps I got a bad batch, but I would not recommend this polish.

What Leia Looks Like as a Topper

I also wanted to show you what Leia looks like when layered over the other polishes in this collection. I layered one coat of Leia over all of the polishes (except Brighton) and added a glossy top coat. I absolutely love the effect that Leia gives to the nails! The first photo above starts with McKenna, and continues with Chantal, Loretta, Erika, and Bela. The second photo shows Leia over Avril, Rue, Abby, Blu, and Snow White. The moral of the story is Leia is a stunning polish that can transform your manicure!

Final Thoughts

Overall, I think the Bridal Bliss Collection was a great concept for Zoya. It’s an all-encompassing line of nail polishes that salons and bridal boutiques can have on hand for any wedding party. Unfortunately, the execution of this line left a little to be desired. Zoya is one of my favorite nail polish brands, and I feel like they had other options in their line with better formulas. In the end, my top picks and must haves from the Bridal Bliss Collection are Leia, McKenna, Avril, Rue, Abby, and Blu. The polishes I would not recommend are Brighton, Chantal, and Snow White. When it comes to Loretta, Erika, Bela, and Avril, I think these polishes have nice formulas, but they are not my own personal favorites. Thus, instead of purchasing the entire Bridal Bliss Collection, I recommend picking the shades that you like best.

You can purchase the Bridal Bliss Collection on Zoya’s website. Individual polishes are $10.00 each.

Zoya Nail Polish Party Girls Collection Review | Winter & Holiday 2017

Posted on January 29, 2018January 27, 2018 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Monday! Today I have a full review of the Zoya Nail Polish Party Girls Collection. This 12-piece nail polish line was Zoya’s release for the 2017 Holiday and Winter season. I finally had a chance to try out the complete collection, and I’m excited to share my thoughts with you. Party Girls contains a variety of polish formulas, finishes, and shades, so there will be a polish for everyone! Whether you are creating a fancy manicure for a night out, or looking for a classic red, Party Girls has you covered!

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

I am wearing each of these polishes with a base coat but not a top coat. Almost all of these polishes are opaque in two coats, but I will mention if I needed a third coat in each polish’s individual review. My swatches are photographed in natural light.

First up is Nadia, a glittery gold topper that leans towards orange. Nadia can be worn alone, or layered over other polishes. I am wearing three coats in these swatches to achieve an opaque manicure. I’m surprised with how much I love this polish! I would never pick it up on my own, but I think it looks great with my skin tone.

Next up is Solstice, an orange metallic polish with orange and gold shimmer. I’m really impressed with how pigmented this polish is! I like how smoothly Solstice applies to the nails, too.

Tawny is also a metallic polish, but it is a copper shade with a rosy undertone. While I really like how the shimmer in Tawny adds a lot of dimension, it can be a bit messy upon removal. I recommend taking off the shimmer polishes right before you get into the shower so the shimmer can wash off your hands well.

The first cream polish in the Party Girls Collection is Ming, a classic bright red shade. Ming applies beautifully, and I love how it dries down to a super glossy finish without the need of a top coat. This red shade is not unique, but it is a great staple to add to your collection if you are looking for a reliable red.

Next up is Fallon, a metallic magenta polish. Fallon looks quite a bit darker in person than it does on the Zoya website, and I think it leans more purple than pink, too. Nonetheless, this is a gorgeous nail polish, and I love the magenta shade.

Sheri is another cream nail polish in a red shade. I was quite surprised to see two reds in this collection, and think Ming and Sheri are quite similar. That being said Sheri is a bit darker in tone, so if you prefer a deeper red it is the polish for you. I definitely do not think you need to own both of these polishes, though.

One of my favorite polishes in the collection is Kelsey, a bright pink cream. If you want Barbie nails, you need Kelsey in your life! The formula is perfection, and I’m definitely a sucker for these fun pink shades.

Danielle is another one of my favorites, and it is a periwinkle cream polish. This polish photographs a bit more blue than it is in person. That being said, I’m loving the rich pigmentation in Danielle, and I think this color can work well during any season of the year.

The collection goes back to metallic formulas with Isadora, a deep purple polish with purple and magenta shimmer. I have owned many polishes like Isadora in the past, but I love having this vegan-friendly option available. Plus, I love how rich and dimensional this looks on the nails.

The next purple shade is Landon, a cream polish that Zoya compares to eggplants! While I own a lot of purple cream polishes, Landon is unique for me because of its deep shade. I really like how this polish looks on me, and think I will wear this a lot come the fall months.

Delaney is a metallic purple polish with a duochrome shift. I was a bit disappointed that the cool duochrome effect I see in the bottle did not translate on the nails at all. I will try to layer Delaney over a black and white polish in the future, and will report back if I get the duochrome to show up on my nails!

Last but not least is Blake, a deep sapphire blue polish with gold shimmer. Blake is a great off-black option. The formula is a bit messy, but it is really beautiful. If you are looking for a unique dark polish, Blake is a nice one!

All in all, I am really enjoying the Party Girls Collection from Zoya Nail Polish. I appreciate that there are a variety of shades and finishes available, so you can pick and choose the polishes that you like best. My favorites are definitely Kelsey, Danielle, and Landon, and I’m excited to test out Nadia and Isadora with other polishes! You can purchase the Party Girls Collection on Zoya’s website HERE. These vegan nail polishes retail for $10 each.

Which Party Girls polish is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!

Zoya Nail Polish Kisses Collection | Special Edition Pastel Jellies

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Friday! Today I have a full review of the Kisses Collection from Zoya Nail Polish to share with you. This Special Edition Collection contains three nail polishes that Zoya calls Pastel Jellies. Each polish is a pastel shade with a jelly formula – a sheer, milky color with a super shiny finish. Jellies are perfect polishes for layering, and wear well with other polishes, such as glitters and top coats. When you purchase a polish from the Kisses Collection, Zoya will provide its polish Leia for free! This post will share swatches of each polish in the Kisses Collection on its own, and paired with Leia.

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

The swatches in this blog post are worn with a base coat and no top coat. I wore three coats of nail polish in each swatch. The polishes have the same great formula, and apply very smoothly to the nails. I find that the jelly formula dries quite quickly and evenly. Please note that these polishes are designed to be sheer, and you will not get an opaque finish on the nails.

First up is Vickie, a light purple nail polish that leans towards a cool grey. I’m not a big fan of how Vickie looks on its own with my skin tone, as it almost looks as if my nails have turned purple after being freezing cold! That being said, I think Vickie would look stunning on deeper skin tones. I also love how it looks when combined with Leia! You can really see the purple shift in Leia when it is layered over Vickie.

Next up is Libby, a lavender polish with pink undertones. I really like how Libby looks on my nails. This is the perfect color to transition from winter to spring! Of course, Leia also looks beautiful when layered over Libby. I love how you get a ton of sparkle with just one layer of Leia.

Last but not least is Princess, a bright pink jelly polish. Princess is definitely my favorite polish in the Kisses Collection. The bright pink is a ton of fun on its own, and really comes to life when Leia is layered on top. In fact, the finished result reminds me of a non-vegan polish I used to adore in college!

That wraps up my swatches and review of the Zoya Nail Polish Kisses Collection. Overall, I think this is a fun line if you are looking for some high quality and vegan jelly nail polishes. I think it is great that every Kisses purchase comes with a free Leia, too. You can purchase the Kisses Collection on Zoya’s website HERE. Each polish retails for $10, but keep your eye on Zoya’s social media for coupon codes and specials.

Will you be purchasing any polishes from the Kisses Collection? Let me know in the comments!

2017 Zoya Nail Polish 50% Off Black Friday Sale | Top 5 Vegan Gift Ideas

Posted on November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Sunday! Today I am excited to share with you information for Zoya Nail Polish’s 2017 Black Friday sale. Zoya is my all-time favorite nail polish brand, and I absolutely love giving Zoya polishes and lipsticks during the holidays. This year Zoya has a fun sale promotion for what the brand is calling Black Friyay. This blog post will give you all of the details for the sale, as well as share my top vegan gift ideas from the brand this year.

Images in this blog post are courtesy of Zoya.

This year’s Black Friday sale from Zoya is 50% off your entire order plus free shipping! Use the coupon code FRIYAY at checkout to get this promotion. The sale is one day only on Friday, November 24, 2017. The sale is valid for both the United States and Canada, but international shipping fees apply for Canadian customers.

Last year I shared my Top 10 Zoya nail polishes on the blog, so I recommend checking out that post HERE to see which nail polishes I love. This year I thought it would be fun to share my Top 5 gift ideas from Zoya’s website, including lipstick and gift sets.

1. Zoya Polish Quad in Under the Mistletoe – $15.00 [BUY]

Zoya has a few gift sets available on its website, and I am particularly loving the Under the Mistletoe quad of nail polishes. This kit contains Zana, Caresse, Lauren, and Jill. The pink and mauve shades make this the perfect gift for someone with a professional job, as the shades are work appropriate. Plus, with the Black Friday sale this set will be just $7.50! What a steal!

2. Zoya Polish Quad in All Spruced Up – $15.00 [BUY]

I’m also loving the All Spruced Up quad, which contains the dark colors of Envy, Olivera, Giada, and Lidia. If you are shopping for someone who loves more deep and dramatic shades, this is a great gift. You can give this entire set to one person, or break it up for smaller stocking stuffer gifts!

3. Zoya Lips & Tips Quad in Sleigh Away – $20.00 [BUY]

Zoya also offers a few gift sets that include three nail polishes and a lipstick. My favorite of the bunch is Sleigh Away, which contains Mia, Daul, and Madeline, and the Wren lipstick. I think the colors in this kit will look beautiful with any skin tone, and I love that you get a light, medium, and dark polish.

4. Zoya Perfect Lipstick in Wren – $12.00 [BUY]

I also wanted to share my top two Perfect Lipsticks with you in this gift guide. My favorite is definitely Wren, a rosy pink shade. The Perfect Lipstick line is all vegan, and each lipstick is quite creamy and hydrating. Wren does have a cream formula, and wears very nicely.

5. Zoya Perfect Lipstick in Frankie – $12.00 [BUY]

My other top lipstick pick is Frankie, a bright red shade with a satin cream finish. Red lipsticks are absolutely perfect for the holiday season. Grab one for you, and a few for your friends! The $6.00 price tag on Black Friday is too good to resist!

That wraps up my 2017 Zoya Nail Polish Gift Guide! I hope you found this post helpful as you prepare for Black Friday. I would love to hear from you in the comments – what are your favorite Zoya products?! There are so many from which to choose!