ZOYA Beachy Brights 3 Summer Nail Polish Collection Swatches + Review {Part 2}

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.

Aja is a 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! This is 3 coats.

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.

Pinkie is a Tropical Pink Creme. Can you ever go wrong with a Barbie pink? Absolutely not! Pinkie is a Tropical Pink Creme with a matte finish (add topcoat for shine obvi!), and a neon quality that gives strong dance the night away vibes. The formula here is extremely compliant, being the perfect density for a quick, easy breezy mani. If you're looking to hold on to the last days of summer, this is the color that will keep the season alive and kicking! This is 2 coats.

Leeloo is an Orchid Pink Holographic Glitter. All hail the queen! Sorry y'all, I am just so obsessed with this shade, I literally cannot. Leeloo is an Orchid Pink Holographic Glitter that is just stunning! Mixing a bit of pink, a little purple, a kiss of berry, this is a color that will seamlessly transition to fall, and become a staple in your nail polish wardrobe. 11/10 color and formula, no notes. This is 2 coats.

AVAILABILITY: ZOYA.

NOTD: ZOYA Beachy Brights 3 Nail Polish Collection in Cruz

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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NOTD: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Smoothies LE Nail Polish Collection in Hotcha Matcha

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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NOTD: ZOYA Beachy Brights 3 Nail Polish Collection in Aja

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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NOTD: ZOYA Beachy Brights 3 Nail Polish Collection in Zelli

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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ZOYA Beachy Brights 3 Summer Nail Polish Collection Swatches + Review {Part 1}

"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!

Marisol is a Bold Turquoise Blue Creme. A thousand times yes for this temptress right here! Marisol is a bold turquoise blue creme that is, quite possibly, one of my favorite blue turquoise shades of all time - I mean, just look at that brightness...I literally cannot get over it! Formula here is so good. This one literally dries in seconds, and has such intense opacity, I can't. Truly one of the best vacay shades ever! This is 2 coats.

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.

NOTD: essie Gourmet Grocery Collection Nail Polish in Unsalted

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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NOTD: Nails Inc. Nail Polish in Bright Mews

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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ZOYA Sweetie Spring 2026 Clean Nail Lacquer Collection Swatches + Review

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...

Lila is a Pastel Lilac Creme. So much yes to this color! Lila is a pastel lilac creme that brings all the spring vibes! I am truly obsessed with this color. It manages to be both muted and bright at the same time, and is just so fantastically feminine and cutie. This one dries matte, but one swipe of top coat will bring the gloss. Highly recommend if you're a purple polish girly! This is 2 coats.

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.

Lolly is a Pastel Candy Pink Creme. Let's get straight to the bottom line: this is the Barbie shade you need for spring 2026. Lolly is a pastel candy pink creme that bridges the gap between sweet and sassy. The blue undertones make her ideal for the sunny seasons; and her formula will have you dancing the night away. Two coats is all you need for opacity; and this beauty is virtually bulletproof after a mere swipe of top coat (think no chips, no tipwear, and no dulling for days upon days). Def the perfect choice for your next vacay! 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.

NOTD: Le Mini Macaron Le Sweet Nail Polish Collection in Lilac Blossom

Two coats of Le Mini Macaron Le Sweet Nail Polish Collection in Lilac Blossom. Light and creamy pastel purple.

This. Color. Ugh! How pretty is she?!

Lilac Blossom is a light and creamy pastel purple that feels understated yet undeniably stunning. Though billed as a pastel purple, she has a touch of gray undertone that adds an extra layer to her personality and truly makes her standout. This is a shade that I would gladly wear year-round because she just feels like an anytime shade. Formula was flawless, and application was a breeze. One of my faves of 2026 for sure!

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NOTD: ZOYA Sweetie Spring 2026 Clean Nail Polish Collection in Sugar

One coat of ZOYA Nail Polish in Sugar. 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.

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NOTD: ZOYA Sweetie Spring 2026 Clean Nail Polish Collection in Daria

Two coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Daria. 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!

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NOTD: Le Mini Macaron Le Sweet Nail Polish Collection in Latte

Two coats of Le Mini Macaron Le Sweet Nail Polish Collection in Latte. Medium Dark Taupe Creme w/ Gray Undertones.

Okay, so hear me out...I really wanted to love this one, and even grew to like it, but it was different than I expected.

Latte is a medium dark taupe creme w/ gray undertones, and that description right there is where I went wrong. Instead of reading the description, I looked at the bottle, and assumed this was a latte brown {what I was seeking}. It wasn't. That's not to say that the color wasn't lovely; it just wasn't what I was expecting. That said, the formula was good. It dried v fast, and had amazing longevity; it was simply darker than what I wanted for spring. Still highly recommend, but more for the fall/winter months. I will be trying other colors from them though!

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NOTD: OPI The New OPIcons Spring Nail Lacquer Collection in OPI'm a Bubble Bunny

Three coats of OPI The New OPIcons Spring Nail Lacquer Collection in OPI'm a Bubble Bunny. Sheer Milky Pink.

I'm a sucker for any pinky white-leaning nail color, so of course I fell hard for this beauty.

OPI'm a Bubble Bunny is a sheer milky pink that gives off strong ballerina vibes due to how demure and dainty the color is. This is one of my favorite shades from this collection; and despite requiring multiple coats for this much opacity {obvi it is v sheer}, it was so worth it for how minimalist yet beautiful it truly is. Loves it!

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NOTD: ZOYA Sweetie Spring 2026 Clean Nail Polish Collection in Fia

Two coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Fia. 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!

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NOTD: Roller Rabbit x Target Olive and June Getaway Mini Mani Nail Polish in Dream in Blue

Two coats of Roller Rabbit x Target Olive and June Nail Polish in Dream in Blue. Baby Blue Creme.

Y'all know I can't resist a good baby blue polish, and this one is stunning!

Dream in Blue is a baby blue creme that captures the essence of ocean waters and blue skies with every twist and turn of your hands. Formula here is decadent. Two coats made more a perfect mani for 5+ days; plus, I received so many compliments on this color because she is so bright and lush. Grab a bottle before she's gone ladies!

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NOTD: ZOYA Sweetie Spring 2026 Clean Nail Polish Collection in Lolly

Two coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Lolly. Pastel Candy Pink Creme.

Let's get straight to the bottom line: this is the Barbie shade you need for spring 2026.

Lolly is a pastel candy pink creme that bridges the gap between sweet and sassy. The blue undertones make her ideal for the sunny seasons; and her formula will have you dancing the night away. Two coats is all you need for opacity; and this beauty is virtually bulletproof after a mere swipe of top coat (think no chips, no tipwear, and no dulling for days upon days). Def the perfect choice for your next vacay!

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NOTD: ZOYA Perfector Plus Opals Collection Nail Lacquer in Lavender

Three coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Lavender. Sheer Lavender w/ Opalescent Light.

Understated yet soooo pretty, amiright?!

Lavender is a sheer lavender w/ opalescent light that gives nails a hint of color while providing nails with built-in treatment to strengthen and heal. This is a shade that is meant to just conceal imperfections {think of it like a tinted moisturizer for your nails}; but with multiple coats, can add a spring-perfect look to fingeretips. Lavender lasted 7 days with no chips or tipwear, and truly felt so fresh and fun for the week. Love it!

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NOTD: ZOYA Sweetie Spring 2026 Clean Nail Polish Collection in Arden

Two coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Arden. 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!

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NOTD: OPI The New OPIcons Spring Nail Lacquer Collection in Put it in Airplane Mode

Three coats of OPI The New OPIcons Spring Nail Lacquer Collection in Put it in Airplane Mode. Nude Brown Creme.

A girl can never have too many your nails but better shades in her collection.

Put it in Airplane Mode is a nude brown creme that invokes visions of the perfect iced coffee. It's subdued yet stunning given its understated elegance. This one is v sheer upon application, so multiple coats is necessary for opacity; however, it dries fast, and stays intact for days upon days. Highly recommend if you love a classic nail!

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