Nail Polish Haul

A while ago I posted pictures of my most recent nail polish haul. Since then I have filmed a video that explains everything that I got and also includes comparisons of similar colours. Hope you enjoy!

Nail Polish Haul

Nail Polish Haul!

Over the last six months I have purchased a few nail polishes that I wanted to show all of you. All polishes are from either Orly, Essie, China Glaze, or Zoya, and many were purchased at discounted, sale, or promotional prices.

Hope you enjoy!

*click photos to enlarge*

Orly

Orly Cotton Candy (Sweet Collection, Spring 2010)

*swatches of Cotton Candy can be found here: http://putbeautytowords.blogspot.com/2011/04/i-got-manicure-orlys-cotton-candy.html

Essie

Essie Jackie Oh My and Shop Till I Drop

Essie Topless and Barefoot (Spring 2011) and Sand Tropez (Spring 2011)

China Glaze

Peachy Keen (Up & Away, Spring 2010), Lemon Fizz (Up & Away, Spring 2010), Light as Air (Up & Away, Spring 2010), and Something Sweet (Up & Away, Spring 2010)

Zoya

Zoya Areej (Summertime Collection, Summer 2011) and Rica (Sunshine Collection, Summer 2011)

Zoya Dove (Intimate Collection, Spring 2011), Jules (Intimate Collection, Spring 2011), Marley (Intimate Collection, Spring 2011), and Caitlin (Intimate Collection, Spring 2011)

*swatches of these four polishes can be found here: http://putbeautytowords.blogspot.com/2011/02/zoya-polish.html

*a nail art look using Jules can be found here: http://putbeautytowords.blogspot.com/2011/03/easy-dot-nail-look.html

Zoya Harley (Twist Collection, Spring 2009), Kelly (Wonderful Collection, Fall 2010), and Laney (Reverie Collection, Spring 2010)

Zoya Marilyn (Serendipity Collection, Spring 2007), Heather (Bouquet Collection), and Stephanie (Spa Essentials Collection)

*More information about Marilyn can be found here: http://putbeautytowords.blogspot.com/2011/03/light-pink-polish-for-spring-zoya.html

Zoya Felicity (Blissful Collection, Spring 2008) and Zanna (Blissful Collection, Spring 2008)

Let me know which ones are your favourites!

Zoya Intimate Collection

 

The polishes below are from Zoya’s Spring 2011 Intimate nail polish collection.

From left to right: Dove, Jules, Marley, Caitlin.

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Dove

Zoya describes this colour as: “Soft, delicate light neutral gray with an opaque, glossy creme finish. Unexpected and flattering as a wear-with-anything neutral with a twist.”

This colour is a true cream with no shimmer whatsoever.

The company gives this cool-toned colour an Intensity rating of 4/5 (1= sheer – 5 = opaque).

Three coats were necessary to reach this level of opacity.

 

Jules

Zoya describes this colour as: “A sparkling neutral light taupe with gold, silver and champagne metallic shimmer. A new modern metallic that gives an ultra-luxe look.”

Slight purplish undertones are also visible and make this colour very unique.

The company gives this metallic colour, which is both warm and cool toned, an Intensity rating of 4/5 (1= sheer – 5 = opaque).

Two coats were necessary to reach this level of opacity.

 

Marley

Zoya describes this colour as: “Lightest baby lavender touched with a hint of gray-silver and a subtle pearl finish. A versatile, easy to apply and wear pastel shade that's never chalky or harsh.”

Although this colour has a cream formula, the polish includes a very fine silver shimmer.

The company gives this cool toned colour an Intensity rating of 4/5 (1= sheer – 5 = opaque).

Two coats were necessary to reach this level of opacity.

The second photo makes Marley look more blue based than it is in real life.

Caitlin

Zoya describes this colour as: “Smoky purple-tinged medium gray with smooth, opaque creme finish. Sultry, mysterious and impossibly chic, a shade that will have everyone intrigued.”

This colour is a true cream with no shimmer whatsoever.

The company gives this cool toned colour an Intensity rating of 5/5 (1= sheer – 5 = opaque).

Three coats were necessary to reach this level of opacity.

In real life, Caitlin is less blue based and more of a true purple colour.

****The collection also includes two other colours—Dannii, a medium orchid purple, and Gemma, a light muted olive green with an overlay of blue and violet duochrome shimmer****

All polishes can be found at http://zoya.com