Friday, June 6, 2014

Zoya Magical Pixie Dust Ginni, Bar, and Arlo Swatch And Review

Hip hip hooray it's Friday!  I feel like this week has been a whirlwind of work and I'm so relieved that it's nearly over. If I'm lucky, I'll have absolutely nothing to do this weekend - I miss the days of having nothing to do except hanging out on the couch with a dvr full of shows and movies. What are you planning this weekend?

Today I have the Zoya Magical Pixie collection for Summer 2014, a unique collection of pixie dusts that have larger hex glitters within the texture base.  This is the first time I've ever used such a combination of glitters, and conceptually I really like the way it looks.  The larger hex glitters catch a lot of light and allow for much more sparkle compared to original PixieDusts.  The range is limited, which I thought was odd, it is composed of a gold and two shades of pink.  My only gripe with this collection is the sheer formula - it seems that at least three coats were needed for me to build up sufficient opacity with minimal VNL.

First up is Ginni, a baby pink texture that really allows the holographic glitters to pop when light hits it at the right angle.  This is the lighter pink of the collection, and not a color I would normally choose.  Surprisingly, I like the way it looks on me!
Zoya Ginni
Zoya Ginni
Zoya Ginni
Zoya Ginni
Zoya Ginni
Zoya Ginni

Zoya Ginni
Zoya Ginni
 Bar is a gold texture that really works well for summer.  I don't know what it is about gold, but it's a fashionista's best friend in the summer and pairs well with anything, especially sun kissed skin.  If you're looking for gold bling, Bar is your answer.  The larger glitters really give this a jewel encrusted look that is very decadent.
Zoya Bar
Zoya Bar

Zoya Bar
Zoya Bar
Zoya Bar
Zoya Bar
Zoya Bar
Zoya Bar
Finally I have the darkest shade of the collection, Arlo, which is a dark rose PixieDust.  This one is probably my favorite from the collection, as I usually gravitate towards darker shades and the rose compliments my skin tone well.  The hex glitters in this shade isn't as dense as the previous two, which unfortunately means a little bit less sparkle.
Zoya Arlo
Zoya Arlo
Zoya Arlo
Zoya Arlo
Zoya Arlo
Zoya Arlo
Zoya Arlo
Zoya Arlo
Overall, I really liked the way these all look, especially when the holographic glitters catch the light and make the polish sparkle like crazy.  I wish these were more opaque, but I believe that can be fixed easily by adding a similar base color underneath so there isn't any VNL showing through.  I forgot to mention that after these dry, the texture isn't any rougher than the standard PixieDusts, and if anything, the larger hex glitters actually give it a smoother feel.  I'm glad that I picked this up because they're unique to my collection and are so incredibly sparkly.  Do you like these, and would you give them a try?

2 comments:

  1. These are really pretty! My favorite is Ginni. It does kind of stink that they're somewhat sheer but they don't look too bad.

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    1. Yeah, they're not too bad IRL if you're not looking too closely. I think they'll probably be better over a base though, if sheer polishes annoy you. They're still really pretty despite all that!

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