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Zoya Paradise Sun Swatch, Review & Mermaid Nail Art

Monday, June 01, 2015nail a college drop out


Press Sample
A lil while ago I did some nail art with Paradise Sun's créme counterpart, Island Fun. So today--as the title suggests--I've got the swatch, review, and a wee bit of nail art for Zoya's Paradise Sun collection.

Mae | Selene | Isa
Oceane | Aphrodite | Genesis

On the nail art front I used nail vinyls to create the mermaid look you see on my index and middle fingers.
How? I started with a base of Genesis and allowed it to dry, laid down some Whats Up Nails vinyls, and sponged on Isa, Oceane, and Selene.

Mae
Mae is your typical magenta metallic polish. It reached full opacity in two easy coats.

Selene
Selene is a gorgeous teal that reached full opacity in two coats. When I first got this collection I didn't expect to like Selene as much as I do. No complaints here.

Isa
Isa is my absolute favorite from this collection. But I love purple so you shouldn't be shocked by that.
My camera could not quite capture this shade as it truly is, it comes off on-screen as more blue than it is purple. Either way the formula was great and only required two coats.

Oceane
 Oceane is two coats and pure love. That's all I have to say.

Aphrodite
Aphrodite is more of a jelly than any of the others in Paradise sun. What you see above is three coats and there is still some visible nail line. In real life this shade has more metallic shimmer in it, but my camera and lighting set up just couldn't capture it all. With that being said, Aphrodite is still a very likeable shade.

Genesis
Oh Genesis. You had so much potential. Sure it's a beautiful shimmery white, but it took four coats and it was still streaky. =( I'd pass on this shade if I were you. But if you're so pressed to have it, you could layer it over a more opaque white créme.

Click HERE for the Island Fun & Paradise Sun press release.
Click HERE if you missed the Island Fun nail art.

The Paradise Sun collection is available now on Zoya.com for $9 per bottle or $54 for the full collection.



Press Sample
Any shades you're craving or deciding to pass on? Let me know in the comments.
Tune in. Drop out. Love polish.

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56 comments

  1. Adventures in PolishlandJune 1, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    I LOVE the nail art! It is stunning!

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  2. DJ MurphyJune 1, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    Those are so pretty and the nail art is perfect!

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  3. Glamorousnails23June 1, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    Love the nail art! And your nails are getting longer!!!:D Without a doubt I know I would be getting Isa.

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  4. MelissaJune 1, 2015 at 10:47 PM

    The swatch with Aphrodite reminds me of Ariel from The Little Mermaid!

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  5. Jen Sky WalkerJune 1, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    My bottle of Genesis wasn't that bad, but I've seen so many posts with people that had issues with theirs. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't the easiest to work with, but it seems I got a better batch. I really like the mermaid accent nails you used with this collection- it fits so perfectly!

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  6. TraceyJune 2, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    Oh my lovely colours, really suits you x

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  7. Bethany"BNailedToPerfection"June 2, 2015 at 2:16 AM

    Selene is gorgeous and I love your mermaid nails!!

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  8. Tiffany ~ PolishandPawsJune 2, 2015 at 6:16 AM

    Love it!! Isa is soooo hard to capture the color!
    I really love your mermaid nails, great use of those colors!

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  9. Schette EssaiBeautéJune 2, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    The mermaid nails are amazing !

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  10. acidiciceJune 2, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Mermaid nails FTW! So sad about Genesis :(

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  11. Kat DJune 2, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    LOVE the mermaid art! These colors are deifnitely perfect for that! I used 3 coats for my Genesis but maybe my coats were a little thicker than yours. Overall, this collection was pretty cool for me!

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  12. Amy LJune 2, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Mermaid for life! Love those accent nails!

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  13. GlitteryGlossyJune 2, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    I love this mani! You make me wish I had nails :(

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  14. KiaJune 2, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    I want to try vinyls but I'm afraid I might get addicted. I love your art. I didn't have any problems with Genesis, maybe a bad batch?

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  15. KrissyJune 2, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    I was thinking the same. Like "hmmm maybe a medium length set would be nice this weekend".

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  16. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    I've read a couple of other reviews and no one else (that I know of) had that issue. So I guess it really is a bad batch.

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  17. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Thanks ladies! #NailsForEveryone lol

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  18. BrittanyJune 2, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    I looooove Genesis, but you're right. It is insanely streaky. Such a pity because it is a beautiful shade. But those scales? LOVE!

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  19. Dawn Gibson-ThigpenJune 2, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    awesome nails! now i need to go get a mani! LOL

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  20. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Thank you. It's my first time trying them out.

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  21. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Thanks! All of the reviews I've read so far said three coats. I'm guessing I got a bad batch.

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  22. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Genesis was so promising. =( *le sigh*

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  23. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    ThanQ

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  24. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Thank you! 💋

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  25. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    Thanks. I was surprised by how well I liked it.

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  26. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Thank you Tracey

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  27. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Thank you. It took me awhile to figure out what I wanted to do with the shades collectively.

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  28. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    I love love love Isa. But then again I love purple...

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  29. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Hmm. That's a valid comparison lol.

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  30. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Thank you!

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  31. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 2, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Thanks! I def wanna try more mermaid nails in the future.

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  32. Nandi WagnerJune 2, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    Isa is beautiful but I'm scared of Selene... I'm not sure me & Teal can be friends. LOL

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  33. Jenny OlesenJune 2, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    I love this whole collection. Your nail art is gorgeous! I love it with the cool colored shades in this collection.

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  34. Dressed2dNines.ComJune 2, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    I love that you can do nail art, really makes your manicure look fun! That orange red color is calling my name!

    www.dressed2dnines.com

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  35. FabZilla_KathJune 3, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    I am in awe. Your nails are so stunning!

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  36. Roselynn787June 3, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    So gorgeous. I love the mermaid scales. I wish Selene didn't stain for me so I could love it more.

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  37. Savannah of Addicted to PolishJune 3, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Love the mermaid accents! I'm kind of sad about Genesis. I was looking forward to that one.

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  38. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 3, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    I wanted to love Genesis but apparently it had other plans.
    The scales were so easy to do. If you're into nail art, I definitely recommend giving them a try yourself.

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  39. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 3, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    thanQ! #manisforeveryone lol

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  40. Naked Without PolishJune 3, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    The mermaid/gradient accent is perfection!! I'm sorry you had issues with Genesis, I didn't have issues with mine. Genesis was my favorite from this set.

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  41. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 3, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Just try it. If you don't like it, you can always remove it. LOL

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  42. The Polished MommyJune 3, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    Your nail art is perfect with these colors!! Love it!

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  43. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 3, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    Thanks!
    After reading a couple of other reviews, I've deduced that I have a bottle that's part of a bad batch.

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  44. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 3, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    You haven't tried yours yet? I'll be on look out to read your review of it.

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  45. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 3, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    ThanQ! =)

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  46. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 3, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    thanks so much! =)

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  47. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 3, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Mine didn't stain. Did you use a base coat?

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  48. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 3, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Thank you! I try. LOL *blushes*

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  49. JessicaJune 3, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Love your nail art + Zoya!

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  50. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 3, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Thank you! =)

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  51. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 3, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    I'm usually not into reds, but Aphrodite is a really pretty shade to add to your collection.

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  52. Briana NailACollegeDropOutJune 3, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    thank you! the cool colored shades were my favorites too.

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  53. Glamorousnails23June 3, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    As do I :D

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  54. Michelle ChouinardJune 5, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Love those mermaid nails!

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  55. Polish & PlatesJune 5, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    Those mermaid nails are to die for!

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