Today, I've got Zoya's PixieDust offering for Summer 2014 to show you. This Magical Pixie trio, Zoya's second Magical Pixie set, offers the matte texture that we've come to expect in PixieDusts plus the amazingly sparkly holographic glitters we saw in the first Magical Pixie set.
Bar
Ginni
Arlo
The formulas on these are pretty consistent, needing three coats for sufficient coverage. They do not have the microshimmers that filled the spring Magical Pixies, so their jelly base is more exposed and they appear thinner on the nails. Even at three coats, you can still see some visible nail lnes.
Overall, because of the thinner coverage, you have to wear these at three coats and they look too textured and chunky for me at that. I would instead wear these layered over other colors. I loved layering the spring Magical Pixies and think these would be perfect candidates for that too.
What do you think of this collection compared with the spring Magical Pixies and PixieDusts in general? Have you tried layering them? Let me know your favorite combos in the comments below. :)
You can find Magical Pixie shades on Zoya.com for $10 for each 0.5 fl oz bottle.
** This post contains product(s) provided for honest consideration.
You can find Magical Pixie shades on Zoya.com for $10 for each 0.5 fl oz bottle.
** This post contains product(s) provided for honest consideration.
Oh my gosh, 80 degrees at 11pm last night... I love the heat but I might be just a little over it, too. The amazing thing about Bar is it's ability to look beautiful on any skintone... I've yet to see a swatch that doesn't look fantastic, which is a rare thing, indeed. And you are singularly ROCKING Ginni! I wasn't too keen on these when they came out but I find myself reaching for Bar and Arlo often, because they're so unusual; and something about this particular finish and texture, more so than the spring Magicals, makes these feel very summery to me.
ReplyDeleteYikes, that's hot! I think we're in the same heatwave, but since you guys are more south than we are, you're getting an even larger dose of it. I agree with you on Bar... it's a fantastic neutral that's flattering on almost anyone and I can't wait to layer it on top of another neutral to bling it up. :) Arlo looks sooo good on you, I have to say. These seem more summery to me too... maybe because they're more sheer and the jelly finish shines through. There's something about jelly finishes that make me think of jello and jam, which I associate with summer time lol. :D
DeleteI just love these! There so chunky and glittery :) I know what you mean about the heat, its been so hot where I live too.
ReplyDeleteYay I'm glad you like these! They're so sparkly and fun... I can't wait to try out some layering combos with them. We're suppose to get a cool-down this weekend (finally!). Hope you get some relief from the heat soon too. :)
DeleteThank goodness for air conditioning. I would not be able to function happily without it. I'll be happy to share this cool air bliss with you. I love summer but I don't like hot sticky nights and heavy humid air.
ReplyDeleteI've ordered 2 of those new Pixie Dusts from Zoya but they are on back order so I am still waiting...
I love summer for the cute dresses I get to wear and the abundant sunshine, but I hate the oppressive heat and the sleepless nights. Most of the homes here don't have A/C because it supposedly doesn't get that hot here, but they lie lol because it does! Ooh hope you get your Zoyas soon! Darn them for being so popular and backordered. :)
DeleteEven if the glitters are a bit on the big side some of them - these look so delicate and pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like them! They're definitely very pretty, and layering them over another base keeps the glitters from overwhelming the nails. :)
DeleteI'm a bit underwhelmed with Magical Pixies in general, but I'm not a fan of chunkier glitter in textured polishes so that was to be expected.
ReplyDeleteOf these three I only like Bar because of its unique colour for a textured polish, but on you I like Arlo. It goes so well with your skin tone.
The Magical Pixies are all about chunky glitters, so if you don't love that, I can see why these aren't for you. I really like Bar too. I adore neutrals that have shimmers or glitters because it's such a fun way to spruce up an otherwise straightforward color. :) I like how Arlo looks on me too. All three colors turned out to be very easy to wear and flattering. :)
DeleteI love the look of Ginni! I know what you mean about the heat. It's nigh on unbearable. Next week should be a few degrees cooler though.
ReplyDeleteGinni is pretty, very girly and sparkly. :) I take back every bad thing I ever said about winter. Hang in there with your heatwave. Hope you get some relief soon!
DeleteArlo is my favourite, probably because it's the darkest of the bunch. Glittery goodness for sure :)
ReplyDeleteHehe I'm glad you like Arlo! It's a beautiful color and oh-so-sparkly. :)
DeleteHi Yun - what a review - you really got me tempted into looking at those Pixies closer!!! On you they all look beautiful - if I would get lne it definitely would be Arlo - have a wonderful day xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Christine! Aww thanks I'm glad you like the look of these. Arlo's beautiful... definitely an attention grabber if you love purples. :) Thanks, hope you've been having a wonderful few days too. <3
DeleteI have these but haven't tried them yet. They look gorgeous on you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm glad you think so. You must hurry and try these for yourself. ;)
DeleteArlo is my favourite but i must say that I don't wear that often chunky glitter.
ReplyDeleteThese are definitely quite chunky, even for textures. I'm loving Arlo too... it's a beautiful purple shade. :)
DeleteALL amazing, I really like Arlo the best. I don't think you ever show a Zoya that I don't drool over! Gorgeous swatches :) xx
ReplyDeleteAww thanks so much! Zoyas are always so flattering, with their pretty colors and finishes. :) It's hard not to look good in them.
DeleteWow I really like Ginni and Arlo. Bar is a bit too brown for my liking. Great post Yun :-D
ReplyDeleteWhen I hear Arlo - I can't stop thinking it's Arlo Guthrie - but that's not right lol!
Haha. :) Bar makes me think of Bar Refaeli cause that's the only person with that name that I know of. Thanks, I'm glad you're a fan of the pink and purple. They are so pretty and sparkly in person. :)
DeleteBeautiful swatches! I personally don't like the chunkier look of these though I prefer the earlier Zoya textures ex tomoko and Carter :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Though I love the chunkier Magical Pixies, I also love the earlier Zoya textures and hope Zoya comes out with more of them. Tomoko and Carter are also two of my favs. :)
DeleteThese look really magical, I love Ginni the most *__*
ReplyDeleteI still haven't got any Pixie Polishes (I know, shame on me) so I can't say what I think of them compared the those ones before but from swatches I think they are all very pretty. ^.^
Yay I'm glad you like these. Hehe they do have a sparkly, "magical"ness to them. :)
DeleteI think it HOT everywhere in the GLOBE! Temperature keeps rising and rising *Sigh*
ReplyDeleteI love Bar. Its perfect nude color.
It definitely feels like every year is hotter than the previous. We're finally getting a few cool days and I'm just so happy. :) I love Bar too. The sparkles add a nice bling to the nude base. :)
DeleteI did a gradient with Bar over mint green shimmer (another Zoya whose name I'm forgetting now) and liked that a lot. I also liked Monet layered over these--smooths them out and adds even more sparklies.
ReplyDeleteOooh! I'll have to try that. I love Dillion and can imagine how pretty it looks with Bar. And great idea on Monet. I haven't used Monet much, but putting it over the magicals to tame them sounds like it could work well. :)
DeleteHmmm... Honestly, I don't like these spring and summer Pixie Dusts. I have Vega and I don't like wearing it, it's too rough. I prefer Pixie Dusts before the 2014, I have a few. I guess it's better for me to layer them... still I haven't done that.
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely try layering them over a similar color. For me, it helped tone down the extreme texture of these colors. :)
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