Zoya Leah

Nothing To Disclose
Getting to the mid way point in the Naturel Satin collection with Leah, a "lavender tinged taupe". I was originally most excited about this because I do love all things purple/lavender.

I used a base coat of Zoya Anchor, 2 coats of polish and no top coat. The formula on this polish was much better than Ana and Brittany. Dry time was fast even without a top coat.

Okay, now I know what you're thinking. What IS this. This doesn't look lavender at all in the sun. If anything it looks blueish silver. I don't know why - I seriously had to check my photos again to make sure I used the right ones in editing but I did!

Even in the shade, I'm scratching my head. This isn't what I expected but I do like the dusty look that it has.

Finally in the indirect light I got some purple coming through and I was pleased. This really is up my alley for colors.

This photo was in my light box. Purple? Check. Happy Satin finish? Check. Happy Krystal? Partially checked. I'm definitely having a love/hate feeling with this collection. It's unique, the formulas are pretty decent but me and nudes - just not loving it totally!

Zoya [Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | YouTube] can be purchased on their website for $9/bottle. 

FingerPaints Bright Lights Big City

FingerPaints Bright Lights Big City is a LIMITED EDITION collection of creamy, superfine micro-glitters with an iridescent twist and radiant chunky glitters.

Zoya Brittany

 Nothing To Disclose
Next in the Zoya Naturel Satins collection is Brittany - a rose mauve cream polish. I actually really like this type of color so I was excited to try it on. 

I used a base coat of Zoya Anchor, 2 coats of polish and no top coat. All the Satins are listed as not intended to be worn with top coat, so that's how I'm wearing them. I do wonder on the wear time with no top coat as that's not my normal routine. This polish was also a little thick but less thick than Ana and definitely not unmanageable. Just make sure you go slow and steady and use thin coats.

Well, this color did not flatter my skin as much as I hoped. The color itself is pretty but I just wasn't a huge fan of it on my hands.

Even in the shade, this polish just kind of fades into my skin for me. Great office neutral though.

Now when I get in some indirect light, the rose starts to show a bit better and I fall a little in love but unless I just constantly stand under porches, this polish is going to sit on the shelf for a bit.

Same here next to my front door - pretty color but I do have an issue on my ring finger where you can see my ridges quite clearly.

Here in my light box is the prettiest picture but I'm still just not sold on the color overall on me. I think this needs some sparkle to make it pop - maybe China Glaze Fairy Dust or even a holo top coat.

Zoya [Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | YouTube] can be purchased on their website for $9/bottle. 

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel

Sally Hansen also jumped into the gel game last year with their revolutionary new gel manicure system without the light! I never did try their gel manicure that came with a tiny little finger light but I heard from other bloggers that for the price point, they liked it.

Zoya Ana

 Nothing To Disclose
If you've been a long time reader, you know that I'm a bit sick of nude polish. That being said, when I heard about the Zoya Naturel Satin collection, I bought it as soon as it was available. The latest twist in the nude game is this chalk like finish from Zoya - not quite matte but more of a powder finish. First up I have Zoya Ana - a light toasted almond color.

I used a base coat of Zoya Armor, 2 coats of polish and no top coat. This formula was a little thick to work with but not unmanageable. Dry time was actually really nice even without a top coat.

This is a perfect office neutral for those who aren't able to go wild with polish - it's not quite what I would think almond is but it's also not really pink or brown. I'm kind of at a loss on how to describe the color.

In the shade you can also see that the Satin bottles are all frosted - it's to help distinguish the finish on this polish - while it is opaque, it's a bit hard to tell the true color in the bottle.

In the indirect light of my living room, you can see more of a pink tone coming through, I do think this is very complimentary to my skin tone and I could see myself wearing it more with short nails during long winter months. I do prefer brighter shades but this has its place.

This final photo is from my light box. You can almost see a sheen from the light which gives to look of a glossy polish but as you can see above, it's not glossy at all. It's definitely unique and I do like the look.

Zoya [Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | YouTube] can be purchased on their website for $9/bottle.