Like an icicle hanging from the shingles of a rooftop, Zoya Lake from the Whispers Collection paints a wintry scene.

Zoya Lake is a demure blue, and it’s proof that you don’t need to do a cannonball to make a splash!

Despite its cool demeanour, you’ll warm up to it quickly because it has a soft and gentle personality. (You’ll welcome it readily because it contrasts with the sparkly nail polish that you may have sported during the holidays.)

It’s an innocent blue that fits into winter as much as it would for spring, making it a great transitional shade. (Of course, I encourage you to wear whatever colour you love. Who says that you must follow seasonal trends?)

Zoya Lake Pictures

Zoya Lake Swatches

All swatches have:

• OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener – Maintenance version (Used as a base coat)
• 2 coats of Zoya Lake
• Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Artificial Light Photos

Natural Light Photos

Claim: TRUSTED

• Softened blue that gives the effect of serene water (Yes)
  

Key Notes

• Name: Zoya Lake
• Collection: Zoya Whispers Collection 2016
• Press Release: Click here to see the official Zoya Whispers Collection press release!
• Quick Look: Click here to see my Zoya Whispers Collection preview!
• Colours Available in the Collection: Cala, April, Eastyn, Misty, Ireland & Lake
• Amount: 15 mL (0.5 fl. oz.)
• Retail Price: $9 USD
• Disclosure: This was provided as a press sample by Zoya.
• Where to Buy: Zoya website (It will probably be coming soon to Nail Polish Canada.)

Zoya Lake Review

Colour

An innocent blue that’s pale yet not overly white-based, Lake by Zoya is a great choice for those who want to embrace a soft shade that has enough saturation to keep it from looking washed out.

It has a calm charm about it that sets it apart from those other blue-sky hues, yet it doesn’t translate onto the nail as dirty like some muted blues can.

Finish

Lake by Zoya has a creme finish that’s simple and to the point. No sparkles to distract you, so you can’t blame your manicure for causing you to accidentally walk into that mailbox. 😉

As I always say, the beauty of a creme finish is that it truly allows the colour to be the star of the show, and removing it is easy peasy.

Application & Formula

The formula had an average consistency – not too runny and not too thick. It hit that middle ground, so it was easy to paint with, and since the polish was pigmented, I only needed to use two coats to achieve full opacity. (I used thin coats instead of my usual medium coats because I find that with softer shades like this, thin coats work better at reducing the chances for streaking and bubbling.)

Ingredients & Vegan-Friendly

Zoya’s vegan-friendly nail polishes don’t contain any Toluene, Camphor, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, or DBP.

Pros Cute pale blue that isn’t too white-based Pigmented & only needs 2 coats for full opacity Creme finish is easy to apply & remove Vegan-friendly No Toluene, Camphor, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, or DBP

Cons Not the most unique or wild blue (but not every polish has to be a signature colour) If you don’t shop online, getting your hands on Zoya nail polishes can be tricky

Final Verdict: 8/10

Some pale blues can wash me out if they are too milky, but Zoya Lake has just enough blue to make it flattering.

I haven’t tried all of the Zoya Whispers Collection shades yet, but so far, this one’s my favourite. (Hehe, I haven’t worn the green yet, and since I am a huge fan of green, that may be the only one that could top Lake. We’ll see!)

Do pale blues make you think of winter, spring, or both seasons? What temperature do you consider to be cold? (I live in Canada, and I only start to feel cold when the weather dips to around minus 15 degrees Celsius or so. My body prefers warm or even sweltering hot weather over the cold. Who knows? Maybe one day I’ll move to a place that never snows.)