Hi loves! Another 3 piece set to show you today, and this time it's from Zoya! PrettyPolish was kind enough to sent me a set of the Zoya Ultra PixieDusts and I swatched them right away because I was very curious about them. If you are too, keep on reading!
They were all swatched over a base of Duri Rejuvacote, obviously no top coat was used.
Zoya Arianna is a medium red shade, quite cool in tone and very appropriate for the holidays. This was the most sheer in formula and I used 3 coats for opacity. The texture appears quickly but the shiny finish remains, making it look like it hasn't dried down yet. The formula is a bit runny and thin so be careful with cuticle pooling.
Zoya Noir stands out the most in shade, being a dark purple jelly base filled with glitter that appears a tad lighter and sometimes even more magenta than purple. It lights up the base! More opaque formula and 2 coats were needed for opacity.
Zoya Oswin is more of a fiery red, almost with a hint of orange in it. This dries down matte, yay! The formula is thicker and more easy to manage as well, 2 coats were needed for opacity and it dries down quickly.
Overall, this collection did not impress me. Just like the Zoya Magical PixieDusts, the addition of larger hex glitter is not doing it for me, and I am quite sure I would've enjoyed these far more as regular PixieDusts. The colors are lovely, especially for Fall! The formula on Oswin was good, the others were not so great. The Zoya bottle and brush is always a pleasure to work with though.
How do you feel about these shades? Something you like or dislike? Tell me in the comments!
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NOTE: For the convenience of my international readers I have linked the .com version of the webshop above. Because of certain restrictions you can only purchase Zoya through the .nl version, which is www.prettypolish.nl.
NOTE: For the convenience of my international readers I have linked the .com version of the webshop above. Because of certain restrictions you can only purchase Zoya through the .nl version, which is www.prettypolish.nl.
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| Zoya Arianna close-up |
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| Zoya Noir close-up |
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| Zoya Oswin close-up |
I like Noir, but I do agree that the normal pixiedusts were prettier!
ReplyDeleteAmazing swatches but I agree, Oswin looks better because the finish is matte.
ReplyDeleteOswin is still my favorite because it dries down to a true matte. I wish the others did too. :/ Amazing swatches love!
ReplyDeleteWow, they are all stunning, but Arianna is taking my breath away! GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteArianna is my fave. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStunning swatches!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful swatches,I have the strong urge to paint my nails Oswin again
ReplyDeleteNoir is my fav
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I'm glad they look different on the nails, I'm looking at them in my swatch bin and they look similar!! LOL
ReplyDeleteLoving the texture quality of these polishes!
ReplyDeleteYour swatches actually make me like these!
ReplyDeleteArianne is calling my name.
ReplyDeleteOswin! I love that one!
ReplyDeletewhat isn't impressive to you is impressive to me....words from a nail polish ignoramus :-)))
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on this collection. Amazing swatched my dear!
ReplyDeleteNoir is stunning! Great swatches.
ReplyDeletezoya likes to torture me. Noir is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteArianna looks gorgeous, I hope I can stalk it somewhere before it sells out
ReplyDeleteArianna is definitely my fave! I love how pigmented all of them are though.
ReplyDeleteNoir is... everything. Fab swatches!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kerry, and glad you still like Noir :).
ReplyDeleteThanks Em! Yeah.. I'm reeeally hoping they'll cut the crap and go back to the original formula :P.
ReplyDeleteIt's sucky huh? But thanks anyway!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it so much!
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear they still get some love!
ReplyDeleteThanks Victoria.
ReplyDelete:D I like that one too!
ReplyDeleteDark and purple, a great Phyrra shade ;-).
ReplyDeleteHaha YES on the nails they do show difference!
ReplyDeleteI'm still not tired of the texture trend :).
ReplyDeleteAww, that is so sweet! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteDidn't Zoya have a promotion right now.. 3 for $15?
ReplyDeleteGlad you do!
ReplyDeleteWell I am glad there are still people left to impress then ;-)!
ReplyDelete♥ thanks Kellie!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it!
ReplyDeleteAnd they are having a promotion too I think!
ReplyDeleteI hope you do!
ReplyDeleteThey definitely are, even though some had a more jelly base, there is still a lot of pigment in it.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteI really like the finish !
ReplyDeleteI love the original Pixie Dusts, but haven't tried any of the Ultras yet...Noir is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am not usually a fan of textured polishes but Noir looks so interesting!
ReplyDeleteThanks Betzy!
ReplyDeleteThe shade is so deep and dark!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely catches your eye :).
ReplyDeleteI really love Oswin on my nails! I think it looks better IRL even
ReplyDeleteIt certainly does, my pictures made it look a bit flat intead of the sparkly matte it is :).
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