Zoya Fall Collections - Focus and Flair Swatches and mini review.

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Dec 1, 2015

T K.

So I wanted to share swatches and a review of Zoya's two fall collections that I just received. I highly recommend both!

Up first is Focus.

My ring finger features all colors from this collection, the base is Aspen from the Matte Velvet collection.

Up first is Charli! She is a gorgeous taupe cream with the perfect hint of green. I absolutely love this polish. I normally would not pick out a hunter green polish, but this polish definitely blew me away!

Next up is Janel! She is a deep red with a warm undertone. I love red polishes in general, but especially this one! Some reds can be very bright and very attention grabbing. This one is not too “in your face”, but you still get the classic red feel, and I love that!

Hannah is the next in the collection, isn’t she gorgeous? She is another red, but has a neutral undertone, which means she will be flattering on any skin tone. Do you have trouble finding the right red? Try Hannah!

Up next is Lidia! She is a beautiful eggplant purple with a blackened base. But did you catch the hint of red? This combination results in a color suitable for almost every skin tone! I am a sucker for a pretty purple, and Lidia is no exception!

This next polish comes with a warning. Sia is so pigmented that a base coat is highly recommended! I personally love this warning, because you know you are getting a beautiful color. Sia is a gorgeous royal blue, she is absolutely worth the extra step!

Now we have the sixth and final polish from the Focus Collection, Desiree! She is a classic brown with a hint of grey making it slightly cooler in tone. Normally browns are not high on my list of favorites, but I had to make an exception for Desiree! I can already see her being a staple in my collection!

Overall this collection is amazing. I have no complaints, especially since every polish was opaque with just two coats.

Dec 1, 2015

T K.

Now on to Flair!

My ring finger features all colors from this collection, the base is Genesis from their Island Fun collection.

First is Tris! She is a gorgeous brushed nickel metallic polish. I love that she is slightly blackened, as it sets her apart from other silvers.

Aggie is up next. She is a stunning gold holo-flip, with bronze micro glitter. What I love is that, because of the holo, she appears different depending on the lighting and angle! She is absolutely stunning!

The third polish is Ember, a fiery red. She has just a hint of blue, making her suitable for any skin tone!

Next is Giada! She is a purple liquid metal, and if you look closely you can see the hint of fuchsia pearl. I love the subtle metallic look this polish has!

Estelle is up next, a blackened blue metallic that will make swoon. She is just gorgeous, and the perfect color to transition from summer into fall and winter.

The last polish in Flair is Cinnamon. She is a beautiful classic bronze. Like Desiree, I was not originally drawn to her, but after one coat I was in love!

Each polish only needed two coats, which is amazing for metallics.

Which collection do you prefer? Which colors are your favorite? I think I have to say Charli from Focus and Aggie from Flair!

Dec 1, 2015

Maggie H.

Wow this is a really great review!! I love sia! Really nice job on your nails too😍

Dec 1, 2015

T K.

Thank you so much Maggie! I am trying to improve on my reviewing skills, so your comment really means a lot :) Sia is gorgeous! Great choice ;)

Dec 1, 2015

Sabrina K.

Uhh I'm digging Tris and Cinnamon! So cute! I don't know what's happening with me, but I find myself more and more drawn to metallic polished!!
I actually just bought my very first metallic polish in many many years! A copper one from the H&M beauty line! I'm sooo impressed with their formula - at least on the one I tried! I'm definitely getting more!
Haha that was a little off subject - but it's so nice to see you back and to read your wonderful reviews!

Dec 1, 2015

T K.

I love Tris and Cinnamon too! Well actually I love them all XD but especially those!

I am right there with you, I used to hate metallic polishes, but this year I have slowly started to love them! I think it all started with Zoya's Paradise Sun collection. Their formula is just so amazing, you can't help but fall in love!
I have heard great things about H&M polishes, I will have to give them a try when I finally get to the states!

Thank you so much Sabrina :) It is so nice to be back! I forgot how much joy I find in simply painting my nails :) Let alone with new colors!

Dec 1, 2015

Hannah K.

I love Hannah (obviously :D) and Giada, such gorgeous colours! My next pair of Dr Martens are the exact colour of Giada :)

Dec 1, 2015

Tia A.

I really love the colors in Flair, I have only one metallic nail polish in my personal collection and it's a lovely blue color from Pure Ice
In Flair, my favorite is Tris, it's such a pretty fall color, I have to have it

My favorite in the Focus collection is Lidia, but tbh when I first scrolled down to see the picture for this collection Lidia didn't really stand out to me but after I read your description "beautiful eggplant purple with a blackened base" it seemed a lot more appealing 😄

Dec 1, 2015

Deborah S.

I really like the tris polish, it's making me want to purchase my first metallic polish. :) my other favorite has to be lidia, it's really my type of colour and I'd really want to try it with a matte top coat. Btw I love the nail art you did on the ring finger, especially the one with the focus colours is super cute! :)

Dec 1, 2015

T K.

Thank you ladies?? I just started having an accent nail when swatching collections, I thought it would bring them together? so I am so happy you like it Deborah!

Dec 2, 2015

T K.

Great question Jacqueline! Between opi and Revlon I personally see no difference in quality. With certain polishes you are only paying for the name. I personally stay away from OPI and Essie (except their base and top coats). I find those particular brands are of no better quality than Revlon or Sally Hansen. I have tried Marc Jacobs polishes, which are 26 dollars, and while they are good quality, I still feel like you are paying for the name. Zoya however, is worth every penny. I would much rather pay 10 dollars for a Zoya polish than 9 for OPI.

Certain brands can get away with charging more for basically the same quality as a drugstore, simply because they slap a big name on it. For someone who wears nail Polish only occasionally, I would recommend Zoya, specifically their naked line. It is specially formulated to keep your natural nails looking the best they can.

Hope this made some sense :)

Dec 3, 2015

appi A.

Jane Hannah Giada Ember are superb
but I love lidia more stunning
Thanks lovely great review

Dec 3, 2015

Justine S.

When I read your review I automatically wanted to buy them before I even saw the photos of the colors. The whole time I kept thinking I needed to buy them even though I didn't know what they even looked like.