Haul pics plus Zoya Veruschka and Claire's Grey Matte

Here are a couple of pics of recently bought polishes I have to dive into ...


These are all the Zoya Green Friday freebies! So satisfying to look at them all in a row. From L-R Envy, Suvi, Veruschka, Irene, Midori and Tangy.


And then there's the Zoyas I bought to get the greens for free! Loredana, Savita and Yummy. Also pictured are Claire's Grey Matte and Jade Matte (I think that's what it's called ... don't feel like digging out the stowed bottle atm) and a couple of no names I got in a holiday set that I found clearanced for 75% off, lol. I got a bottle of Barielle fast dry top coat at Marshall's too, for 2 reasons ... 1) to test out against Seche Vite and 2) The Divine Miss M DROPPED my SV down an open vent, and I couldn't retrieve it (nor could I get to Sally's in a timely manner, lol)!!!


Now for the swatches ...


Claire's Grey Matte


This is 2 coats after a day of wear ... you can see how un matte it is, lots of light reflecting there. I applied this at work, probably around noonish, and this is how it looked around 8 or 9pm. After I took this pic, I added another coat to see if it would remattify.


And it did. Sort of ... I LOVE the color. The matte quality is pretty poor though. It was really easy to work with, thick like most mattes, but didn't dry so fast that it was hard to work with. I wouldn't run out and buy it if you happen to have a grey polish and a matte top coat already, ya know? I only wore this for 1 day (not even 24 hours), and even though I didn't get any chips, I get the impression that this would chip pretty readily after a full day or so. Overall, I like it, but I don't love it.


Zoya Veruschka


Great polish overall. This pic was taken immediately after applying the 2nd coat (over a nail strengthener and Orly Bonder), so a bit sloppy. I don't have any real complaints, but no real raves either. It was easy to apply for the most part, opaque on first coat but I still did 2. I did this last Sunday night, and aside from some tip wear and a few dings (which are totally my fault, lol), still looks good. The matte finish has worn to a satin, but that's to be expected. The dark green looks great on my short nails. I love that it doesn't look black in low light. I really dislike dark polishes that just look black in everything buy bright sun. Here's a pic of what it looks like right now in really low light:



See? Definitely not black. :) I can see myself wearing this one again and again.


Tomorrow I paint again ... is there any one of the polishes above you'd especially like to see? I'll take votes into heavy consideration, lol! I have so many choices these days it gets a little tough to decide where to go next! I'm thinking Savita or Yummy.