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Zoya Urban Grunge - One Coat Creams

Friday, September 09, 2016

PR Sample

Ready for the second half of the Zoya Urban Grunge Collection? I am a sucker for good cream polishes and I know Zoya usually follows through with their promise of a good cream. Well, they've certainly kept their promise with this set. Though these do perform well as one-coat creams, I am a stickler for routine and still used two thinner coats for all of my swatches. Again, I topped them off with the Zoya Naked Manicure Glossy Seal top coat.

Zoya Urban Grunge Once Coat Creams | Kat Stays Polished

Noah is a creamy neutral shade that leans yellow. I love having a neutral shade in this set, but I don't think it necessarily works for me. I was very impressed with the overall coverage though.

Zoya Urban Grunge Once Coat Creams - Noah | Kat Stays Polished

Thank goodness for August - and I don't mean the month. This shade is the PERFECT gray to add to my collection. I feel like not enough gray shades are made. I'm very satisfied with the way this looks.

Zoya Urban Grunge Once Coat Creams - August | Kat Stays Polished

Wyatt is a beautiful, forest green color - super creamy, super opaque, perfect for Fall. Sure, Zoya's had green shades like this in the past but this one just seems like the overachiever of them all.

Zoya Urban Grunge Once Coat Creams - Wyatt | Kat Stays Polished

I'm loving how bright Mallory is but polish lovers be warned - it is a bit of a stainer. It was so bad on my nails but if it gets on your cuticles, be prepared to do a lot of cleanup. Other than that, it's perfect!

Zoya Urban Grunge Once Coat Creams - Mallory | Kat Stays Polished

Tara - creamy, wine-y goodness. Looking at this color just warms you up.

Zoya Urban Grunge Once Coat Creams - Tara | Kat Stays Polished

Courtney is a deep red shade that reminds me of leaves that have already changed color. This isn't your typical "holiday" red - it definitely resembles the Fall season.

Zoya Urban Grunge Once Coat Creams - Courtney | Kat Stays Polished

Want to try out these one coat creams for yourself? Grab them now while you can! Which one is your favorite?

Zoya Urban Grunge - Metallic Holos

Wednesday, September 07, 2016

PR Sample

One of my favorite times of the year is when Zoya comes out with their Fall collection. I always know it's going to be some amazing shades and this year they did not disappoint. Today I have half of the Urban Grunge collection - the Metallic Holos. Now, these aren't holographic shades, but they do have holographic glitters scattered throughout each polish. Each swatch below is 2 coats plus a coat of Naked Manicure Glossy Seal top coat (which is my new favorite top coat). Enjoy and stay tuned for the second half of the Urban Grunge Collection later this week!

Zoya Urban Grunge Metallic Holos | Kat Stays Polished

Alicia is a silvery sheer shade that is EVERYTHING in life. Okay, maybe not everything, but if you love holo things, you'll want to get your hands on this. This shade is the only one in this set that really shows off the holographic glitters. It's the only one that's purely holographic glitter. When you show off this mani in the sunlight, you can't feel anything except pure joy. Get this shade! Now!

Zoya Urban Grunge Metallic Holos - Alicia | Kat Stays Polished

Troy is a sparkly gunmetal gray shade. There are holo glitters within but I feel like the gunmetal take over a bit. Still, there is plenty of sparkle effect to make and glitter lover happy.

Zoya Urban Grunge Metallic Holos - Troy | Kat Stays Polished

Ash is more of a holiday shade in my opinion. At first glance, it's a gorgeous shimmery red shade. When you get closer, you can actually see the silver, holographic glitters in it.

Zoya Urban Grunge Metallic Holos - Ash | Kat Stays Polished

Britta is a pretty berry shade and the glitters are more visible in this one. This shade definitely reminds me of fall.

Zoya Urban Grunge Metallic Holos - Britta | Kat Stays Polished

Merida is in my top 3 - it might be my number 1 favorite from this set. First of all, the name says everything. Second of all, the amazing glitters in this just shine right through and you still get the richness of that emerald green color. Can you imagine how even more amazing this would look in the sunlight? Get your hands on this one ASAP!

Zoya Urban Grunge Metallic Holos - Merida | Kat Stays Polished

Finley is another favorite of mine from this collection. Like Merida, the glitters come through and the purple shade stays true. It's the best combination of color and glitter. I got excited putting this one on.