Guess what I found while going through some old folders on my computer? Zoya Suri from the NYFW 2012 Collection!

Although I forgot to review it on here earlier, what I do remember is really loving this manicure.

You really can’t go wrong with a saturated purple.

This is the case for me, and that’s probably why when I first got into nail polish more seriously, purple was the shade I turned to. It was like an old friend who never lets you down.

Do you feel the same way about a certain colour? And what general hue made you take polish more seriously?

Zoya Suri Pictures

Zoya Suri Ingredients

Zoya Suri Swatches

All swatches have:

• CND Stickey Anchoring Base Coat
• 2 coats of Zoya Suri
• Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Flash Photos

Natural Light Photos

Claim: TRUSTED

√ Royal purple metallic

Key Notes

• Name: Zoya Suri
• 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 & possibly Trade Secrets stores that still carry older collections

Zoya Suri Review

Colour

This is a robust purple…the kind that reminds me of a magician. Purples like this make me really happy because, yes, there’s something magical about them. They’re strong, and they really define your nails.

Plus, since I think of a magician when I see this shade, it brings to mind happy childhood memories of me trying to learn new magic tricks. Haha, even though I was only ever able to successfully pull off a few (card tricks!), I had a lot of fun trying.

I’m glad that I wasn’t able to recreate all the magic tricks I loved. In a way, not being able to do it made the trick actually seem more like real magic…and I admire people who can do things waaay better than I can. It’s inspiring.

Back to the polish!

Finish

It has a metallic finish, but it’s not a full-on chrome. I could see fine shimmer up close, but from farther away, the metallic finish shines through. It’s amazing how this polish emphasizes the shape of your nails.

Even though this has a metallic-like finish, it isn’t laden with brush strokes. I saw one or two, but nothing major.

Application & Formula

Somebody hand Zoya Suri the crown because the formula and application were easy and breezy! I remember how quickly this glided on, and it was very pigmented. I used two coats out of habit, and I didn’t feel the need to add any additional coats.

Due to the brilliant colour and the painting ease, I know I’ll wear this shade again and again. It’s fuss-free…even if it IS part of the Diva Collection (the subsection of the NYFW 2012 Collection)! 😉

Pros Strong, royal purple Great pigmentation Excellent formula (not many visible brush strokes)

Cons Not a wildly original purple (however, not every polish has to be unique – it’s still wonderful to find a polish like this that’s a joy to paint with)

Final Verdict: 9/10

If you’re just starting your collection, and you’re looking for a punchy purple to add, I recommend this. Zoya’s formula is fuss-free, and the colour pay-off is amazing!

Now that the Zoya NYFW 2012 Collection has been out for a long time, have you tried any yet? What’s the best Zoya shade you ever wore?