Zoya Astra Nail Polish ($7.00) is one of three shades of Ultra Glitter. Astra has a warm-toned pink jelly base with deeper red small, square glitter mixed in. It’s very sparkly and fun, but I kind of wish it had a more opaque base. I never thought I’d be such a fan of glitter polishes, but they’re such a nice way to add punch to your wardrobe without feeling like it’s ever too much. Zoya’s formula is always tops, and I always get great wear whenever I use their polish and Color Lock System (which is my go-to base/top/drying coat system).
Zoya also includes something I think is really handy on their website:
Tone: Warm
Finish: Glitter
Color Family: Pinks
Intensity: 3 (1= Very Sheer to 5= Very Opaque)
Original Collection: Ultra Glitter
I just think it’s informative, and it just shows that this isn’t designed to be ultra opaque but somewhere in-between sheer and opaque. I like that they let you know whether the shade runs cool or warm, because sometimes if you can’t buy in person, every extra detail they give you helps you make a better decision about whether to buy or not.
I didn’t find it too difficult to remove either, which is often a problem with glitter polishes. It’s not as quick and easy as a typical polish, but it really didn’t bother me or make me groan either. I always soak a cotton pad in remover, gently press against the nail, then I do the same for the others, and finally go back and start removing.
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- Product: 27/30
- Value: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
Recommendation: If you’re a fan of glitter polishes, Zoya’s Astra is a fun shade of pinky-red for the holidays.
Availability: Zoya
Christy
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
That is so pretty! Sadly, I have no idea where to get Zoya in Canada.
Christine
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
I wish I knew :( I want to say they aren’t available (I think I remember someone Canadian saying exactly that).
Babybubblz
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Time to pass on the news =) I asked the exact same question. If you are in Toronto ON, try Trade Secrets. I think other provinces have this store as well. Good luck!
Christine
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
YAY! Thanks for sharing!
Christy
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Oh, I love Trade Secrets! I still have my card that I need to trade in for the 10% off card. (I actually prefer the points system though because of the double points on Tuesdays and the free gift cards) Heheh, another reason to go shopping :)
evo
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
If you are on the west coast, try Escents Aromatherapy. They have a small selection there.
Connie
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
That does look like a very nice shade for the holidays.
Christine
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
I completely agree :D
keerthamina
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
very pretty! i’m wearing astra right now and i’m 100% in love – so vivid and sparkly! it’s totally opaque on me though, and i only did 3 coats (which is pretty normal for me; i do 2-3 coats of most polishes)…
Christine
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Aww, yay! It’s still a bit sheer on me – don’t get me wrong, it’s definitely not a sheer. I’d agree with what Zoya marks it as – a 3 on a 5 point scale of opacity for me.
Sass
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
That’s pretty. I’m going to get it. Love.
Christine
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Yay! Glad you liked it, Sass!
amy
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
I think for glitter polishes I like the glitter polishes from Deborah Lippman that you have shown. As for Zoya polishes, if you are in Vancouver they carry a small selection at Wink in Gastown on Water Street and Carall Street. I have also seen it in a small store on Commercial Drive, but unfortunately I don’t remember which store.
Christine
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
They’re all fun to me, but I definitely dig Lippmann’s mix of shapes and sizes for glitter, too.
Tavia
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
I see it’s all about the glitter eveywhere these days :(
Christine
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Aww, no love for glitter? I like it just because it’s like a party on my nails, LOL.