Manicure Monday: Zoya in Blaze

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is bought with my money. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion. 

For this post, it is a repeat of Zoya in Blaze that I reviewed in January 2015.

Here's a closer look at the packaging. It is still sold on the Zoya website.

Here's a closer look at the color.

Here's a closer look at the brush. Compared to OPI, the width and length is a lot shorter. I would say the width is on the thin side.

I applied OPI Nail Envy in Original, Madam Glam Gelementary Gel-Like Base Coat, two coats of Zoya in Blaze, and topped all the nails with Essie Good To Go Top Coat.

Now for my overall opinion... First of all, the brush is on the thin side. It's not my type of brush. Even though it's not my type of brush, it is doable. I just didn't clean one side of the brush in the inside of the packaging before using. It just made it spread easily and quicker to move onto the next nail. With that said, it was easy to paint around the cuticles and sides. Secondly, I like the packaging. I have never disliked any nail polish packaging. With that said, it's well-made and sturdy. It's made out of thick glass. The top is also sturdy. You can feel a tight seal when you open and close the top. I cannot see it open or break unless you are rough with the packaging. For this reason, it is travel-friendly. It's easy to throw in your purse, bag, and even your pocket. It's also easy to hold with one hand. Third, the consistency is creamy and on the medium. It's not too thick that it's hard to work with. It's also not too thin that it runs. It's a good consistency and you can take your time with painting. It will not get clumpy with usage. With that said, it's easy to use. It goes on smoothly, and there are no streaking and bubbles. Fourth, the color is a pretty reddish-burgundy and perfect for this fall/winter season. It also has a lot of sparkles that isn't gritty. You cannot feel the sparkles at all. It's within the polish and spread evenly through the polish. Pigmentation-wise it is up there. Two coats were good enough for my skin. Lastly, I saw chipping on the sides of the tips on the second day. As days went on, it got bigger and bigger. By the fifth day, it did not look good on the nails. I don't remember it chipping this bad the last I used this polish. I don't know if the quality got worst or I just don't recall. With that said, I am glad I got this polish. It's a pretty color and I remember I loved it a lot when I first got it. Now I like smooth one-tone polish.

Would repurchase: Maybe.

Rating:  3.5/5 Tobey's Paws

Other Zoya products reviewed/swatch:

Aurora
Blaze
Briar
Daul
Dillon
Dream
Flynn
Hunter
Joss
Ki
Kinsley

Madeline
Margaret
Marley
Maya
Michaela
Nikki
Pepper

Ripley
Sailor
Tinsley
Vesper
Yuna

PixieDust
Beatrix
Chita
Noir
Nyx
Stevie

Vespa

Accessories

Remove+ Nail Polish Remover

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is bought with my money. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.