Obviously I couldn't allow July to pass us by without fulfilling my promise of Part 2 of ZOYA's Beachy Brights 3 Summer Nail Polish Collection so here. we. are.
Coralie is an Electric Watermelon Pink Creme. NGL...I love these sumptuous watermelon shades for a playful take on your basic pink! Coralie is an Electric Watermelon Pink Creme that captures the fire and beauty of an end of summer sunset. This one may be my favorite for a tropical vacay mani and pedi combo as it combines the classic chicness of a crimson, with the playful, Barbie girl vibe of a pink. Coralie's formula was stellar to work with. If you don't mind a tiny bit of VNL, you could def get away with a single swipe for almost perfect coverage. I went with two. This is 2 coats.
Rio is a Molten Red-Orange Shimmer. It's giving autumn leaves and I am here for it! Rio is a Molten Orange-Red Shimmer that was made made for transitioning from summer to fall, what with its scorching hot blend of blazing red and orange that work from June into November. The formula for this beauty is so easy to work with - two swipes, full coverage, killer color. What more can you ask for? This is 2 coats.
Cruz is an Ocean Blue Holographic Glitter. Le sigh...this beauty gives me all the Aquamarine mermaid vibes, and I am so here for it! Cruz is an Ocean Blue Holographic Glitter that brings all of the beachy summer vacay vibes to your tips (and toes!). Cruz surprised me, as I did not expect this bad boy to be so pigmented. One swipe brings a more sheer wash of blue; but that second coat just sets. it. off. This is, hands down, one of my favorite shades for summer (though the depth also makes it a top tier choice for the start of autumn). Love him! This is 2 coats.
AVAILABILITY: ZOYA.
Two coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Cruz. Ocean Blue Holographic Glitter.
Le sigh...this beauty gives me all the Aquamarine mermaid vibes, and I am so here for it!
Cruz is an Ocean Blue Holographic Glitter that brings all of the beachy summer vacay vibes to your tips (and toes!). Cruz surprised me, as I did not expect this bad boy to be so pigmented. One swipe brings a more sheer wash of blue; but that second coat just sets. it. off. This is, hands down, one of my favorite shades for summer (though the depth also makes it a top tier choice for the start of autumn). Love him!
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Two coats of Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Smoothies LE Nail Polish Collection in Hotcha Matcha. Shimmery Green Texture.
I'm a matcha girly, so when I tell you that I purchased this shade solely for the name, you best believe that I'm telling the truth!
Hotcha Matcha is a shimmery green texture that is interesting, to say the least. Though the color takes a biiiit of time to grow on you; it adds a playful touch to your tips that is truly undeniable. I think my primary qualm with this shade wasn't the color, but the formula. It is textured, reminiscent of 2000s liquid sand, so it's not the easiest to manipulate, and the overall finish is lumpy. Was I able to achieve a decent mani with it? Yes. Would I use this one again? No. It's more of a one and done novelty imo.
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Three coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Aja. Neon Orange Creme.
Falling in love with orange was not on my 2026 Bingo Card, yet here we are.
Aja is a Neon Orange Creme that is just so fun and bright for beach season! This one, while it does dry matte, applies slightly more sheer than the other colors in this collection, so I did have to go in with a light third coat to avoid patchiness. Once you get that covered though, you are golden. Aja is def more neon IRL, so be prepared for bold. This one would be so cutie as a tips and toes match-up!
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Two coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Zelli. Vibrant Hot Pink Creme.
I love a feminine bright for the warmer months and this girly pop did not disappoint!
Zelli is a Vibrant Hot Pink Creme that brings all of the Barbie things to life. Like the rest of this collection, the formula does dry down matte; but a single swipe of top coat brings gloss galore. I was shocked at how well this shade lasted - 6 days, no chips no tipwear; and it would have survived longer but I was ready for a change. Highly recommend this beauty for your summer getaway!
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"Guess who's back...back again?" If you guessed ZOYA's Beachy Brights 3 Summer Nail Polish Collection, clock it because you are correct! The arrival of this collection is one of my favorite events of the year, and she does. not. disappoint. Like with last year, as this collection contains 12 colors, I'm splitting this review up into two parts - six colors in each. Brace yourselves because these are some baddie shades!
Taji is a Vibrant Lemon Yellow Creme. I do love a good yellow, and Taji is bringing it! Taji is a vibrant lemon yellow creme that is bright enough for your summer excursions, but would fit seamlessly with your fall fashions. This one is slightly darker IRL {think egg-yolk yellow} but is so intense and fun. If you don't have a yellow in your collection, I highly recommend grabbing this gorgeous girl! This is 2 coats.
Avani is a Bright Lemon Lime Creme. Y'all, this shade is essentially summer in a bottle. Avani is a super bright lemon lime creme that is legit a step away from requiring sunglasses just to look at it. True story. This shade is so, so fun for summer - I literally cannot. Formula here is fantastic. It looks semi-sheer after one coat; but whoa does it build to this gorgeous, creamy consistency on coat two. Avani is such a unique bright; so if that's what you're looking for for summer 2024, you need her! This is 2 coats.
Alora is a Bright Cranberry Creme. Alora is a bright cranberry creme that screams almost autumn. Out of all of the shades in the Beachy Brights collection, this one does the least for me because I'm just not a fan of red/cranberry shades, and this falls into that category. That said, the formula for Alora is magnificent. It wasn't a OCW like I thought it would be; but application was seamless, and there was no staining, so I consider that a win. This is 2 coats.
Soraya is an Ultra-Bright Fuschia Creme. Purple is unquestionably a fall color; but let's take a moment to appreciate how utterly perfect this bad boy is for summer! Soraya is an ultra-bright fuschia creme that brings all of the tropical vacay meets party vibes. This one is phenomenal! First, these pics were taken 3 days after application and they look flawless. Second, Soraya is a OCW - yes! Ladies, you need to get this one! This is 1 coat.
Zelli is a Vibrant Hot Pink Creme. I love a feminine bright for the warmer months and this girly pop did not disappoint! Zelli is a Vibrant Hot Pink Creme that brings all of the Barbie things to life. Like the rest of this collection, the formula does dry down matte; but a single swipe of top coat brings gloss galore. I was shocked at how well this shade lasted - 6 days, no chips no tipwear; and it would have survived longer but I was ready for a change. Highly recommend this beauty for your summer getaway! This is 2 coats.
AVAILABILITY: ZOYA.
