Zoya Ana
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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.
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Since the Essie mattes appeared in front of me at the store the other night, I tried a couple of those, Comfy in Cashmere and Coat Couture, which I wore the night I bought it. They were the ones with some shimmer hidden in the matte-ness...probably about all the matte I need this year...other than Zoya's matte top coat so I can matte at will. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely neutral on you!
ReplyDeleteI'm kind of fed up with neutrals as well, especially because I only tend to reach for OPI San Tan-Tonio when I need a neutral polish. But this is pretty on you. I love how it looks in the shade.
ReplyDeleteI thought I was going to adore the new satins, but I am actually going to pass. Though I love the shades including the almond nude you're wearing, I prefer either a glossy finish or a true matte. Seeing your and others' reviews has been very helpful to me!
ReplyDeleteI need to hear your tricks on how to make lighter shades like this not see-through on your nails. With these colors I normally need like 5+ coats to make it opaque then I smudge them and get mad and give up :)
ReplyDeleteYou're right, though, this is the perfect office neutral.
I like this color on you. I don't think it would look good on me on its own. I would need to put nail art on it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great neutral. I own Shay and Rue... and I always wonder if these come close but your swatches show them well - thank you for that.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great neutral for you. Most look odd on me, but I can't wait to dip into this collection and hopefully I can find a new neutral!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so pretty on you! I love the Satin's - I did a base coat, a thin first coat and a thick-ish second coat (another blogger in the Zoya group mentioned this was the best way for her) and it worked out. This collection def has some of my faves!
ReplyDeleteThey aren't really "matte" but I hear you - I'm so iffy on mattes and I know the wear time isn't nearly as long because no top coat.
ReplyDeleteThanks Allison! It's been interesting to see other blogger's photos too... one had photos that almost looked textured! I think it has to do with the ridges too in your hands - I buff my nails several times a year to try and keep the ridges down.
ReplyDeleteOh I hear that one. This was pretty darn opaque in 2 coats thankfully. I don't like sheer colors and tend to give them away as soon as I see the are more work than is worth it!
ReplyDeleteYeah I think if I was going to wear this again, I'd probably add some glitter over it or use the half-moon look with a red.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I feel so weird with nude colors because I want to pop at the end of my hands!
ReplyDeleteThankfully I didn't really have to do a thick coat for my bottles. I wonder if there's any difference in the press sample run and the in stock run. Since I bought these from Zoya, they didn't come from the press sample run (if there even is such a thing). Overall, I'm glad I bought the whole collection even if I only wear the colors once in a triple blue moon.
ReplyDeleteI have that one and have never worn it. I more got it for the name because I love San Antonio. I may have to try it now though haha! And yes, no more nudes!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome - thank you for reading!
ReplyDeleteHmm. Not sure how I feel about satin finish polishes. I feel like the concept is cool, but I would probably just end up putting a high-gloss top coat on them anyway lol.
ReplyDeleteLove this shade! The finish is interesting, but I'm not quite sure if I like it or not :D
ReplyDeleteThis is a pretty nude/palette cleanser nail polish! <3
ReplyDeleteI think this polish is so pretty! Great swatch :)
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