"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.
Two coats of essie Gourmet Grocery Collection Nail Polish in Unsalted. Dusty Pale Yellow Creme.
Petition for companies to create more yellow polishes because I legit love them sm!
Unsalted is a dusty pale yellow creme that perfectly fits the butter yellow trend. Ngl she is paler on the nail than in the bottle (more beige undertone than bright); but she is still lovely if you're looking for a way to tiptoe into summer (or yellow territory). The lasting power of Unsalted is insane - regardless of cooking, packing, cleaning, working out...she showed no signs of chip or tipwear in 7+ days; so if you're someone who uses your hands a lot, this one is for you!
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Two coats of Nails Inc. Nail Polish in Bright Mews. Bright White Creme.
You know how I feel about white nail polish so let's just move along.
Bright Mews is a bright white creme that is my new top tier white polish. Babes, this one is so, so, so good! I've been wearing her on tips and toes for weeks, and I legit cannot get enough! She builds from sheer to opaque in moments, dries quickly, and just adds so much personality to your nails. If you don't have an amazing white polish in your arsenal yet, dyaf and grab this one - she is gorg!
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NGL when ZOYA's Sweetie Spring 2026 Clean Nail Lacquer Collection hit my doorstep I was gagged. While ZOYA always nails (no pun intended) their collections, I am always the most smitten with their spring and summer collections because they are home to playful shades that we all need in our lives after a dark fall and winter. Thus, without further ado, I give you Sweetie...
Arden is an Icy Aqua Mint w/ Subtle Shimmer. Babes, this is legit one of my top 3 favorite polishes of 2026! Arden is an icy aqua mint w/ subtle shimmer that is so mermaid coded, I literally cannot! This one fulfills my mint polish obsession whilst adding a kick of Cinderella vibes given the blink and you'll miss it shimmer. While she looks thin, Arden applies with perfect opacity in two easy breezy coats, and truly makes you look tan (even if you're a pale girly like moi). Love her sm! This is 2 coats.
Sugar is a Sparkling Rose Gold Glitter. Wearing this stunner over ZOYA Fia and I am obsessed! Sugar is a sparkling rose gold glitter that is stunning as a topper over any and all colors. I absolutely love her for summer as she is reflective and bubbly, and so lovely when you want to add a little oomph to a basic mani. Bonus: this is a glitter that is super easy to remove. This is 1 coat.
Fia is a Pastel Blue w/ Crushed Aqua Shimmer. She's giving Aquamarine in the best possible way, amiright?! Fia is a pastel Blue w/ Crushed Aqua Shimmer that brings to life Little Mermaid vibes and makes you long for a deep sea adventure (or romance!). This shade is stunning. The subtle shimmer, the blue brilliance...it's honestly one of my fave shades from this collection. If you're a blue girly you absolutely cannot miss this bad boy! This is 2 coats.
Daria is a Rich Raspberry Creme. All I can say is that Daphne from Scooby-Doo would swoon over this shade! Daria is a rich raspberry creme that is a bit brighter irl than is reflected in the pictures. That said, she still gives off a bit of fall vibes due to the depth of her color. Formula is v easy to work with here; she is fast-drying and simple to bring to opacity. While she's not my favorite shade in the collection, she's def a pretty girl for my purple-loving besties! This is 2 coats.
AVAILABILITY: ZOYA.
