Despite it being released before I was even born, Zoya Song immediately calls to mind the Neil Diamond tune named Song Sung Blue.

While I was painting my nails, I was humming the chorus before I even made the connection.

But this blue nail polish from the Zoya NYFW 2012 Collection won’t leave you weeping like a willow.

If you’re like me and tend to reach for saturated shades, this one doesn’t disappoint! It’s a stunning jewel-tone that I feel plays very well with many different skin tones from the fairest to the richest.

Zoya Song Pictures

Zoya Song Ingredients

Zoya Song Swatches

All swatches have:

• Nubar Foundation Base Coat
• 2 coats of Zoya Song
• Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Flash Photos

Natural Light Photos

Claims: TRUSTED

√ Egyptian blue metallic
√ Subtle sparkle

Key Notes

• Name: Zoya Song
• Collection: Zoya NYFW 2012 Collection
• Press Release: Click here to see the Zoya NYFW 2012 Collection press release
• Colours Available in the Zoya NYFW 2012 Collection (Broken up into 3 Parts):
  • Designer Collection: Natty, Rekha, Toni, Monica, Evvie & Noot
  • Diva Collection: Elisa, Suri, Song, Ray, FeiFei & Daul
  • Gloss Collection: Katherine, Paloma & Frida
• Amount: 15 mL (0.5 fl. oz.)
• What I Paid: Nothing! (This was provided by Zoya.)
• Where to Buy: Zoya website, NailPolishCanada & Trade Secrets

Zoya Song Review

Colour

I love how Zoya describes this blue as Egyptian because that came to mind when I saw the bottle.

It’s an alluring blue that got me a lot of unsolicited compliments.

(Actually, I rarely go up to people and show them my nails unless it’s nail art. In that case, I may ask people if they can tell what it is! Asking my mom is usually the funniest because a lot of times she doesn’t ‘get’ my nail art and ‘sees’ something else in my design that wasn’t intended.)

But…going back to Song by Zoya! It’s a strong sapphire blue that would be stunning to use as a base for galaxy nail art.

Finish

Song by Zoya has a sparkly finish that looks like micro-glitter. From far away, it looks like a metallic, glowy finish, but when you see it up close, you can see the individual pieces of tiny glitter. It catches the light and gives the overall polish a seductive appearance.

Also important to note is that the finish is smooth, not gritty like a traditional glitter.

Application & Formula

Oh my goodness, this polish was pretty close to being fully opaque in a single coat. Even if you just use a thin coat, it covers so well.

The formula is easy to control with the Zoya brush, and I had no problems getting the polish to level out and look even. It was a joy to use this formula! No hassles. No struggles. I like polishes that make it easier for us!

Animal-Friendliness

All Zoya nail polishes are not only cruelty-free, but they’re also vegan! So if you’re making conscious shopping choices to make a difference, this is a great brand to support.

Pros Glowy finish catches the light Richly pigmented formula Cruelty-free & vegan

Cons Is there one? (If I really nit-pick, I’d just say that the base of the blue isn’t the most unique. However, with the finish, I think it becomes special!)

Final Verdict: 9.5/10

I could never get tired of blues like this – they’re rich,  and they apply like a dream. Plus if you think it’s not unique enough for you, just slap on a glittery top coat, and trust me…it’ll look like a starry night sky!

Does a song ever pop into your head when you see the name of a nail polish? How do you cheer yourself up when you’re feeling blue?