Zoya Splash Summer 2020 Swatches & Review!

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Are you ready for the beautiful summer colors in the Zoya Splash Summer 2020 collection? Even if some activities are cancelled this summer or maybe you had to cancel a summer vacation, wearing gorgeous bright nail polish is something we can definitely all do safely! Zoya Splash offers a great variety of summery shades and something for everyone to love. First up, I have this juicy pink creme, Zoya Kristie. Kristie is a deep magenta pink that is bold, but not neon. It's a classic summer pink that should be in every polish collection.

This was two easy coats. Kristie applied smoothly and was very opaque. All swatches in this post also have one layer of top coat for added shine.

Zoya Jessica is a violet creme. Like Kristie, this is bold and saturated, but not neon. If you like bright punchy colors, but aren't a fan of neons, these are for you. They are versatile enough to be worn year round and will make fantastic base colors for nail art as well.

Two coats for this one too. It was easy to apply and nicely opaque. It felt a tad thinner than some recent Zoya cremes, but that didn't cause any issues for me.

I am a HUGE fan of blue polish, so it's no surprise that I LOVE Zoya Maren. This is such a rich, fun blue with some almost periwinkle hints. If you like polishes in the Essie Butler Please family, you will love this too. It punches Butler Please out of the water in terms of richness and color saturation. This is one to get from this collection for sure!

Happily, this is two perfect coats. I didn't even need to do any clean-up. Great formula!

Another clear winner in the Splash collection, Zoya Harbor is a stunning ocean blue-green creme. Zoya describes it as "tropical emerald sea green cream". Ahhhh, doesn't that description just make you want to head to the Bahamas with this on your toes? Just a perfect color for summer!

This was two coats too! Yayyyyy! I was very pleased to see that this was nicely opaque and applied well. I have other polishes in this color family, but none as easy to work with or opaque as Harbor. I have heard this can stain, just as a warning. I did not experience any staining while swatching it, I will report back after I actually wear it.

Zoya Fisher is a very cool and different polish. Fisher is a pale ice blue with golden shimmer, a unique color combination in my opinion. Zoya describes it as a "sun-kissed seafoam", but I think this is more blue than seafoam would be. Either way, it is unique and gorgeous. Look at all the beautiful golden shimmer!

This was three thin coats. You could probably do two thicker ones, it was pretty well pigmented. I think the third coat brought out the shimmer a little more. The formula is lovely and easy to work with.

I really did not expect to like Zoya Corinna that much. It's just not the kind of shade I gravitate towards. But, WOW, I love it!! Corinna is a whitened blush packed with the same beautiful golden shimmer as Fisher. It's very delicate looking, but not boring at all. I like that the pink isn't too cool toned, so you avoid that dead hands looking thing. The shimmer in this and Fisher packs a visual punch, but is very smooth in texture. It add such dimension to these two colors.

This is just two coats. I have a bit of VNL going on, but in this case I feel like it belongs there and looks good. If you wanted more opacity, I'm sure a third layer would do the trick. Fantastic formula!

Zoya Jodi is likely going to replace my old mod stark-looking baby pink, OPI Mod About You. Zoya describes this as a " pale ice-cream pink cream". It's pale, but the amount of white in this pink really makes it pop and look bright in contrast with skin. I do like colors like this in the summer when (if?) I am a bit more tan!

This was two coats! That's why this will replace Mod About You for me. That one can end up looking streaky and uneven. Look at this beautiful smooth coverage in just two coats! Impressive formula Zoya!

Zoya included a beautiful topper in this collection, one that will look stunning over just about any polish, either from this collection or otherwise. Zoya Eclipse is a silvery sparkle mixed with iridescent and holo glitters in a clear base. This is so pretty and catches the sunlight beautifully.

This is one layer of Eclipse over Jodi. I love this combo! I put Eclipse over a few of the other colors too, as you will see, but this might be my favorite look. With top coat over it, Eclipse was perfectly smooth and not textured. 

After blue, my next favorite summer polish color is coral, so I was thrilled to see Zoya Emma in this collection! I love Zoya's description of this color- "starfish coral cream with a touch of pink undertone". Starfish coral, sounds so cute! This is definitely a softer creamsicle and pink kind of coral, not a red or neon coral.  Emma looks pretty unique to me, even in my vast collection of coral polish.

This was three thin coats. I probably could have done two, but I wanted the extra opacity from the third coat. It was a great formula, nicely self-leveling, which is useful to prevent any streaks.

I love Emma topped with Eclipse! Gorgeous combo here too! 

As good as Zoya's cremes are, their shimmers are what stole my heart when I first started buying Zoya and they continue to wow me now. Zoya Leilani is a perfect example of why. Look at the incredible golden bursts of shimmer in this hot pink! This is the ultimate summer color- juicy pink grapefruit glowing with all the golden micro-shimmer.

Two coats and you're done with this one! Leilani had an excellent formula and will be going on my toes ASAP. This is a vacation in a bottle 🏖.

Zoya Celi is a gorgeous shimmer as well. Celi is a maraschino cherry red with golden micro-shimmer. I usually wear reds mostly around the holidays, but this one might make me change my tune. With all the golden sparkles, it looks like a beachy summer red. I think it has some orange hints to it as well. If you are a red polish fan, I think this is a must have for your collection.

Two flawless coats of Celi and you're ready to go. This had great pigmentation and an easy to apply formula.

Zoya Greta is a juicy tomato creme. A perfect classic bright red, great for both summer and year round wear and when you want to feel like a full on vixen. 

This is two coats of Greta and the formula was excellent. 

I'll be coming back to wear this mani for the holidays for sure. This is Eclipse over Greta with a matte top coat. I LOVE this combination. The matte top coat makes the iridescent glitters stand out even better and the silvery shimmer looks like snow. Basically, I'll just be over here layering Eclipse on top of everything from now on!

Picking favorites from the Splash collection is really tough for me! There are a lot of beauties and I think it just depends on what you are looking to add to your collection. Maren and Harbor are fabulous for blue polish lovers like me, Greta and Celi are must haves for my red fans out there, Emma is necessary for any coral fans, Leilani is the most perfect shimmering pink, and Eclipse is a stunning topper for anything and everything! Love this collection and I think Zoya really brought something for every style and taste with this one!

Zoya Splash is available now on Zoya.com!

Zoya Twinkling Holiday 2019 Swatches!

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Happy holidays everyone! I hope your decorating, shopping, baking, etc. is all going well and you can take a few moments to enjoy this time of year. I have the Zoya Twinkling Holiday collection swatches today and there are some gorgeous holiday polishes in here, as well as some great every day basics. First up we have Zoya Enza, a "medium macadamia creme". It really is the color of a macadamia nut, a nice rich looking neutral with warm undertones. 

This was two coats of Enza. It was easy to apply and nicely opaque. Zoya continues to have the best creme formula around!

This gorgeous gold topper is Zoya Kaede. Kaede has golden flakes with larger pieces of holographic foil in a clear base. It looks so pretty over Enza, I love this combination! You could also apply 3 coats of Kaede and wear it alone for a more intense party-ready look.

This is one coat of Kaede over Enza. The foil and flakes were very dense in the clear base, so it was easy to get them on to my nails. With just one layer of Kaede, this mani felt smooth to the touch with top coat. I read some reviews saying it was very textured when used alone, but I did not have that issue. This is definitely something I'll be wearing over the next week before Christmas!

Zoya Steph is a really pretty and unusual shade of pale pink creme. It's very warm toned and peachy. I'm not sure I have anything quite like it! It doesn't come across as a bubblegum pink like many pale pink cremes but also doesn't read too beige. I don't often wear pale pink cremes, but I will definitely be sporting this one come January (it just seems like a good January color to me!).

Two coats and it was nicely opaque. Not a streak in sight, even with the paleness of the shade.

Zoya Mai is another interesting shade, a "sophisticated rosewood creme". This is a great mix of mauve with hints of warm purple-y brown tones. It's almost a neutral, but way more interesting. 

Two coats again and this was like butter to apply.

Zoya Tieran is a cozy charcoal gray creme. I have a faux fur blanket this exact shade and it's my favorite, so this color makes me feel comfy! This is a great color alone but would also be perfect as a base for a glitter topper (like Kaede) or nail art.

Tieran is a perfect two-coater, easy to apply and nicely opaque. A+ formula!

This glossy candy red is Zoya Tanya. This is the most perfect festive red for the holiday season. It's not too cool toned or too warm, just a true red waiting for holiday glitter, gold accent nails, or ready to shine on it's own.

This is three thin coats of Tanya. It was pretty good in two coats, but there was a little VNL at two, so I added a third coat. Zoya calls this a creme finish, but I think it's a bit in between a jelly and a creme, that's what gives it that gorgeous glazed look.

Of course I had to put Kaede over Tanya! What a perfect holiday look!

This is one coat of Kaede over Tanya, love it!

Zoya Rosa is a stunning candy fuchsia with a pearly shimmer finish. This reminds me of ribbon candy at my grandma's house when I was little for some reason. If you're tired of the holiday reds and greens, this is a perfect choice for a festive mani that's out of the usual color choices. 

Two coats and this was a breeze to apply!

Zoya Gabi is described as a "midnight purple aubergine creme". It's a really beautiful shade of purple , it has hints of red undertones to warm it up. I probably won't wear this until sometime in January, but it's really an ideal winter mani or pedi shade for me. Exactly what I will want to wear in a few weeks!

Two coats again and another one with a great formula. I really appreciate how consistently good Zoya's formulas are in comparison with other brands. You can rely on them to be good, rather than hit or miss.

Zoya Sedona is a beautiful, unique spiced chocolate pearl shimmer. It's a dark chocolate brown with rich red shimmer peeking through. I can think of a few other polishes that had this same concept, but Sedona has a lot more depth and the shimmer pops out way more. Really beautiful!

This was three thin coats. Two coats was opaque, but the third just brought the shimmer out and increased the complexity of this polish. Easy to apply formula with a great consistency.

If you've ever read this blog before, you can probably guess that Zoya Jen is my favorite of this collection, hands down. I am such a huge sucker for blues and this one is outstanding! This is a glowing sapphire blue with hints of purple. The deep purple-y blue hue is unique in my large collection of deep blues and the sparkle is the lit from within kind that I love. Jen for sure makes it on to my list of favorite polishes of 2019!

This was three thin coats. Like some of the other shimmers, it was pretty much opaque and ready to rock in two coats, but the third just amplified the shimmer and gave it more depth. I would recommend going for the third, it's worth the little bit of extra time. Great formula, easy to control. That's a good feature in a dark shade like this, less clean-up needed!

Zoya Alessia- love this one too! Alessia is an icy blue metallic with silver shimmer. Love this shade of ice blue and the silver shimmer particles look so pretty. I think this one is better in person, it comes across as more glowy and less metallic-y looking. If you are a fan of ice blue shades, definitely check this one out. Great unconventional holiday shade!

Two coats! Practically almost a one-coater if you do thicker coats. Great application and smooth to the touch, not a chunky metallic at all.

Zoya Jett is a frosted silver matte with silver flakes. I think this one looks very cool in person, the flakes and the matte finish stand out from each other a bit more. This is a warm silver, almost pewter. This polish reminds me of medieval armor!

Two coats and no top coat for these swatches. It dried quickly and was easy to apply, even with all of the flakes.

The next two pictures have one layer of shiny top coat. I really like it this way too! The top coat depends the color and you can see the warmth of this silver. It also makes the flakes shine. Very pretty and holiday ready!

Overall, this is a great holiday collection with something for literally everyone! Neutrals and office-ready cremes, a cool metallic, a glitter topper and a matte, or classic holiday red, you can't go wrong here. My personal favorites are Jen, Kaede, and Rosa. Which ones are you eyeing?

The Zoya Twinkling Holiday 2019 collection is available at Zoya.com.

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and you get to spend time with the people who mean the most to you! Here's to a great year in 2020!