Up until now I have been sort of back-and-forth on the textured polish trend. I wasn't crazy about some of the other brands' offerings. I really liked the previous PixieDust Collection but this collection just blew me away! I love all of these! In fact, I love them so much that I couldn't wait to do some nail art with them.
Update: I had several requests for a tutorial for this mani. You can find it here.
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Rainbow Gradient |
I have to give my friend Jacki over at Adventures in Acetone credit for this idea. She did a rainbow gradient with the Zoya Surf Collection a year ago and I loved it so much it stuck with me. (To see her post, click here.) When I saw the PixieDusts I knew I had to try it!
I had a hard time capturing the sparkle and shine in the nail art photos. Make sure to see my swatch photos below for a better representation of the true color and finish!
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Rainbow Gradient |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Rainbow Gradient |
-------------------------------------
This collection is made up of the following 6 polishes -
Beatrix - light orange metallic sparkle
Destiny - red-leaning coral metallic sparkle
Liberty - marine blue sugar sparkle
Miranda - rose/raspberry sugar sparkle
Solange - yellow gold metallic sparkle (with real gold metallic pigment)
Stevie - lavender violet sugar with silver sparkle
The formula was wonderful on all of these. I only needed 2 coats for opacity although I did show what 3 coats looks like on 3 of the polishes (Destiny, Miranda and Stevie) on my ring finger only. These are meant to be worn without top coat (since they are textured) but I have photos with and without topcoat of all of them.
Beatrix -
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Beatrix - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Beatrix - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Beatrix - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Beatrix - with top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Beatrix - with top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Beatrix - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Beatrix - with top coat |
Solange -
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Solange - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Solange - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Solange - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Solange - with top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Solange - with top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Solange - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Solange - with top coat |
Liberty -
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Liberty - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Liberty - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Liberty - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Liberty - with top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Liberty - with top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Liberty - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Liberty - with top coat |
The last 3 show 3 coats on my ring finger only -
Miranda -
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Miranda - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Miranda - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Miranda - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Miranda - with top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Miranda - with top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Miranda - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Miranda - with top coat |
Stevie -
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Stevie - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Stevie - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Stevie - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Stevie - with top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Stevie - with top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Stevie - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Stevie - with top coat |
Destiny -
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Destiny - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Destiny - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Destiny - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Destiny - with top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Destiny - with top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Destiny - no top coat |
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Destiny - with top coat |
So what do you think of this collection? What are your favorites? I love them all but my favorite is Destiny - it's just such a perfect coral. Zoya did a wonderful job with all of the formulas and colors - they are just perfect for Spring and Summer!
 |
| Zoya PixieDust Rainbow Gradient |
Zoya polishes are available at zoya.com and at select Ulta locations. The PixieDust polishes retail for $9 and their other polishes are still $8. Be sure and "like" Zoya's Facebook page and follow them on Twitter for latest news and promos. They have a lot of sales and specials. Zoya appreciates their customers and knows how to keep them! And don't forget they are 5-FREE and Cruelty-Free!
Thanks for reading and happy polishing! ♥
*PR Samples provided for my honest review
.
That rainbow gradient totally looks like a rainbow snow cone! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat rainbow gradient is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHow do you do a gradient with textured polishes? I've heard that sponges do NOT work. Do you just dabble them on and the combination of similar color and the texture makes the transition seem mixed?
ReplyDeleteI painted my nails white first (though as opaque as it is I don't think I needed to). I did two colors at a time - put them next to each other on a non=porous surface and blended them a little. Then I just laid my sponge down and then pressed it on my nail. I had to go over each area 2-3 times.
DeleteThis gradient is AMAZING!!!
ReplyDeleteWow... the rainbow gradient is one of the coolest manicures I've ever seen! I love the combination of the textures, the colors, the sparkle, and the gradients. I only got Miranda and Liberty, but your look here is making me rethink that haha. Which one are your favorites?
ReplyDeleteI really love them all but my favorite is Destiny. I think everyone should own that one!
DeleteGorgeous swatches and that vertical rainbow gradient!? AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteTotally reminds me of a snow cone! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE the gradient manicure <3
ReplyDeleteSoooo insane!!!! Love love LOVE the rainbow gradients! Now you make me feel like I want all the sand polishes! Hahahaha!!!
ReplyDeletei really lov that gradient *.*
ReplyDeletekisses
enter on my giveaway <3
http://maggienails90.blogspot.pt/2013/04/200followers-giveaway-internacional.html
I'm not keen on the texture polishes, but that gradient is making me curious... gah, so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I think this is one look I'll definitely try out - and link back here when I do! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see!!
DeleteMy hubby was walking by and said "looks like a snow cone". I totally agree with him, LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!! :) I love U nails! :) It's very original!
ReplyDeleteI've heard the blue stains. Did you have that problem?
ReplyDeleteI did not have any issues with staining and I did not use a base coat. :)
DeleteThat rainbow gradient is so cool looking! love it!
ReplyDeleteWow, stunning gradient!
ReplyDeleteThese are really pretty! I like your gradient a lot.
ReplyDeleteNossa!!!Perfeitoooooooo!!Amei!
ReplyDeleteokay i want to eat your nails they remind me of shaved ice... beyond amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteI randomly came across this while searching for Zoya Awaken swatches, and I just have to say that this is really frickin' awesome! It looks like a snow cone!
ReplyDelete