Review: @ZoyaNailPolish Wishes Collection

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Haven: is a holiday plum with an orchid glow. Formula has very nice coverage, I used two coats, plus topcoat. Stamp is Bundle Monster BM412.

Thea: is a deep amethyst PixieDust with holographic glitter. This has more of a jelly base so it doesn't dry completely matte. I prefer this more with topcoat, as the glitter really pops and it gives the polish some depth. I used two coats, no topcoat.
Imogen: is a black crystal PixieDust with holographic glitter. Hmmm.... let's talk about Imogen. This is my least favorite of the entire collection. Without topcoat, it is very Essie Belugaria-esque. It's not a very flattering nail polish, in my opinion. It looks clumpy and bumpy, (even with two coats). Now, add some topcoat and it's stunning. It reminds me of outerspace with topcoat. But without topcoat... I just don't like Imogen. 
Personal Thoughts: The new PixieDusts have a jelly base, and don't dry completely matte. Personally, I can't get into these. I prefer a more matte finish, like the original Pixies. That said, I do love these polishes with topcoat! With topcoat, the glitters pop, the jelly base gives it depth. They are absolutely gorgeous with topcoat! On the downside, they are very topcoat hungry. You need 2-3 coats of Seche Vite. (Or you could pick up Gelous topcoat from Sally's Beauty Supply). If I had to choose, I would say I like Thea the best, but with topcoat. ;-)

The creams/metallics. They are basic colors, nothing super unique. Willa, I know I will use for nail art. But do you need another black cream, if you already own one? Not really. Haven is my favorite, but again they aren't really colors that you would need to rush out and buy. Zoya, hit it out of the ballpark with every single collection this year, but Wishes just doesn't wow me.