Zoya Chantal Nail Lacquer ($9.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a “French vanilla cream.” It’s a warm-toned, light-medium beige with a cream finish. It was fully opaque after two coats, and though the first coat was a little streaky, the second coat applied evenly and made everything look smooth. The consistency was slightly thick. MAC Pep Pep Pep (LE, $16.00) is peachier. MAC Muscle Tone (LE, $16.00) is sheerer. MAC Myth (LE, $16.00) is darker. Rescue Beauty Lounge Medium White (LE, $20.00) is lighter. Zoya Cho (P, $9.00) is less warm-toned. See comparison swatches.

Rue Nail Lacquer ($9.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a “boudoir blush cream.” It’s a light-medium, muted pink with subtle neutral-to-cool undertones and a cream finish. It was nicely opaque after two coats, and it applied evenly and smoothly. The consistency was just a wee bit thick. Zoya Brigitte (P, $9.00) is darker. Illamasqua Pink Raindrops (LE, $17.00) has sparkle. Rescue Beauty Lounge Plie (LE, $20.00) is similar. See comparison swatches.

Taylor Nail Lacquer ($9.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a “light toffee cream.” It’s a light-medium beige with soft, warm undertones and a cream finish. It is not as warm-toned as compared to Chantal. It was mostly opaque after two coats, and the consistency was on the thicker side but did not pool along the edges. MAC Sandpiper (LE, $16.00) is sheerer. MAC Muscle Tone (LE, $16.00) is sheerer. MAC Hangin’ Loose (LE, $16.00) is also sheerer. Zoya Cho (P, $9.00) is cooler-toned. See comparison swatches.

I typically get a week of wear out of Zoya’s formula with minor tip wear and no chipping.

Zoya Chantal Nail Lacquer

Zoya Chantal Nail Lacquer

Zoya Chantal Nail Lacquer

Zoya Chantal Nail Lacquer

Zoya Chantal Nail Lacquer

Zoya Chantal Nail Lacquer

Zoya Chantal Nail Lacquer

Zoya Rue Nail Lacquer

Zoya Rue Nail Lacquer

Zoya Rue Nail Lacquer

Zoya Rue Nail Lacquer

Zoya Rue Nail Lacquer

Zoya Rue Nail Lacquer

Zoya Rue Nail Lacquer

Zoya Taylor Nail Lacquer

Zoya Taylor Nail Lacquer

Zoya Taylor Nail Lacquer

Zoya Taylor Nail Lacquer

Zoya Taylor Nail Lacquer

Zoya Taylor Nail Lacquer

Zoya Taylor Nail Lacquer