I've got Pru and Tess to show you first. Pru is a purpley-pinky, soft dusty color with a gold shimmer in it. It's a pretty unusual color, and I really like how different it is from the purples or pinks I own. Tess is a pretty incredible rose metallic that I took a total gamble on buying, as I couldn't find many decent swatches. Below is a SINGLE coat of Tess! Incredible!
Index/Middle: Pru, Ring/Pinky; Tess
Next, I've got Rica and Tiffany. I was a little worried when I bought Tiffany that it would be too similar to Rica, but I was pleasantly surprised as to how different they were. Rica has much brighter pink and orange tones, while Tiffany is a nice pinkish-gold shimmer. I think Rica would be a great version of this pinky-orange-gold for the summer, and Tiffany a perfect option for the fall/winter.
Index/Middle: Rica, Ring/Pinky: Tiffany
I recently discovered that I actually look okay in orange, so I bought a few oranges from Zoya to enjoy. Kaufda is a reddish copper that is pretty unusual and very, very flattering. I chose Pia to get a brighter orange that wasn't a neon creme. I'm not sure how Pia compares to, say, Lianne, Elise, Ginger or Sienna, but I do like how brilliant it looks, and it has a nice shimmer. I did have visible nail line with 2 coats, I think a third would be in order to make sure that's all covered up.
Index/Middle: Kaufda, Ring/Pinky: Pia
These next polishes aren't similar at all, so the comparison part of the manicure is kind of moot, but they are both fabulous summery pinks. Ali is a super neon pink that dries with a rubbery, semi-matte finish (like most neons), while Rory is a metallic lavender-pink that applies like a dream. I could've easily gotten away with one careful coat for each of these polishes, but I did two to be safe.
Index/Middle: Ali, Ring/Pinky: Rory
Sparkle pink! I love both of these sparkly pinks. Astra is packed with magenta and silver glitter in a clear base; it's kind of amazing how well it covers without being gritty or gummy. With two coats of Astra, I didn't have any visible nail line. I swatched it next to Gilda, which is hands-down the best pedicure pink ever. It's a glassfleck cool-leaning pink that just pops without being a typical neon. It's a great base color for watermelon nail art too! The visible nail line in this picture isn't as noticeable in person, but a third coat would eliminate it for sure.
Index/Middle: Astra, Ring/Pinky: Gilda
Next, the reds! Jade is the first, a jelly-like red glitter polish. The glitter is very subtle, but the tint of red is a particularly classic red, so it'd be a good go-to for glamour.
Next we have Nidhi and Reva. Nidhi is a warm-leaning red with gold/blue microglitter in it. This color is super hard to capture, as it has a subtlety in its blue flashes and gold shimmer that you probably need to experience in person. Next is Reva, a darker red with straight gold shimmer, a simpler color but with a bolder impact.
Index/Middle: Nidhi, Ring/Pinky: Reva
Index/Middle: Nidhi, Ring/Pinky: Reva, Thumb: Jade
Finally the vampiest of the bunch, Blair and Valerie. Blair is a deep burgundy with a glowing shimmer that looks just gorgeous, and is going to be perfect for winter drama. Valerie, probably technically a cool color but very warm-leaning, is possibly one of the greatest polish colors ever, so I saved it for last (best for last and all). Valerie is a dark purple/burgundy base with gold/silver/possibly some green shimmer to it. I'm always surprised when I put it on, as to how fascinating a color it is.
Index/Middle: Blair, Ring/Pinky: Valerie
Check in later this week for the cool-toned Zoyas I have!
Disclaimer: All products for this post were purchased with my own money. All opinions are my own.
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