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Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Swatches, Review & Giveaway

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*Updated on 10/18 to add photos of all the Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvets to show with top coat as well!*

Zoya has released the Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet collection recently and I have all 6 shades to show you, and a set to giveaway tonight!

For me personally, the colors in this collection were really nice choices BUT I do wish the formula was the same as the original matte velvet collection. I also wish some of the colors were further from shades in the original. They aren’t so close that I would label them “dupes” but a little more distance would have been nice. I do plan on having some sort of comparison post up eventually.

When the collection was announced, there was a code to purchase all 6 shades for $40 (full price is actually $60) so I jumped on it since bloggers hadn’t heard anything and I didn’t want to miss out in case there were no samples for this collection. After I purchased though, samples rolled out. Instead of reselling what I purchased I decided a giveaway was a little more fitting.

Let’s take a look at the lineup and then we’ll move onto the giveaway!

Amal

Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Amal Swatch

Amal is a classic crimson red with a ruby red pearl flecks mixed in. I used 2 coats for these photos, no top coat.

Amal With Top Coat

Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Amal With Top Coat Swatch

Aspen

Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Aspen Swatch

Aspen is a sparkling arctic white with a micronized diamond pearl fleck. I used 2 coats, no top coat.

I found Aspen to be the “odd man out” formula wise. This had a ton of flecks in it and didn’t want to self level completely. It dried faster than the other 5 within the collection.

Aspen With Top Coat

Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Aspen With Top Coat Swatch

Honor

Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Honor Swatch

Honor is an emerald green matte with emerald pearl flecks mixed in. I used 2 coats, no top coat for these photos.

Honor With Top Coat

Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Honor With Top Coat Swatch

Iris

Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Iris Swatch

Iris is a shade I had the most hope for, but the formula let me down a little. I found it dried fast but also applied thinner than others. You can see where I picked up the brush to make another stroke and it overlapped. Color wise – loved it. Application wise – disappointing for me.

Iris is a deep amethyst matte with a fuchsia pearl fleck. I used 2 coats, no top coat for these photos.

Iris With Top Coat

Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Iris With Top Coat Swatch

Sue

Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Sue Swatch

Sue is one of my favorites of the new Matte Velvets and the formula reminded me a lot of the originals. Sue is a soft champagne gold with a multi-hued oyster shell pearl fleck. I used 2 coats, no top coat for these photos.

Sue With Top Coat

Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Sue With Top Coat Swatch

Yves

Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Yves Swatch

Yves is a deep sapphire matte with a blue pearl fleck. I used 2 coats, no top coat for these photos.

I would caution you to use a good base coat with this. I used one, and when I removed the polish my cuticles had a light blue staining from removal. That leads me to believe this could stain your nails without a base coat.

Yves With Top Coat

Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Yves With Top Coat Swatch

Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 Matte Velvet Collection Overview

I do like this collection. I like the color choices overall and I like the flecks within each shade. Formula wise though, some are good, some are so so. I do wish the formulas were as lush as the original matte velvets, but they are still workable. With the original matte velvets, the dry time was a bit slower so you had time to work with it. The Winter/Holiday 2015 ones don’t really give you the time luxury though and dried a lot faster.

My favorites were Sue, Amal and despite the dry time, I love the color of Iris.

Price: $10.00 Each

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Now, are you ready to win your own Zoya Winter/Holiday 2015 collection?

The Giveaway

Entry is simple! Basic requirements – you must be 18 or older to enter. Giveaway open to everyone. Giveaway ends 10/31/15

Have fun!

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130 comments

BKD Signature October 16, 2015 - 8:28 pm
I have to agree with you that I was disappointed to find these colors similar to the previous collection. Not surprisingly, I want to try the blue one. :)
Lisa L. October 16, 2015 - 8:37 pm
Please pick me for this giveaway! I never win anything and this wild be so wonderful! I love aspen and honor beautiful for the holidays. I have been following you on Instagram for some time now and am a big fan of your work. Please pick me :) thank you for this giveaway!
Karyn Kirke October 16, 2015 - 8:49 pm
Sue and Aspen are my favorites....is the Pinterest URL your user name? I wrote down karynkirke@ because that's what is says on my profile page....so confused :/
Lisa Heath October 16, 2015 - 8:53 pm
If you go to your pinterest account, the URl should look something like this https://www.pinterest.com/cosmeticsanc but with your user name instead of mine :) No worries though! If it verified it with what you entered then you are good!
Deborah October 16, 2015 - 8:59 pm
I'm really excited to try Honor. I love the color green and this polish just looks beautiful.
Alexa Dorilio October 16, 2015 - 9:39 pm
I think I'm most interested in Sue. It just looks like a really nice, clean color!
lisenden October 16, 2015 - 9:41 pm
Definitely a polish named Sue. I usually don't buy Zoya (their narrow brush does not agree with my double-wide nails!), but I think I will be picking Sue up if I don't win this contest :)
Annalea October 16, 2015 - 9:45 pm
I really want the blue, green, purple and red ones. Very pretty! Thanks for doing a giveaway.
Sam October 16, 2015 - 10:07 pm
I am not usually drawn to gold color but Sue is very pretty. Honor is also lovely, greens are my favorite :)
Sherri Koster October 16, 2015 - 10:34 pm
I really like the colors in this collection! I'm most excited to try Yves and Iris! Thanks for the great review and swatches, and for the giveaway. :)
Irina Zorg October 16, 2015 - 10:48 pm
This collection is very beautiful) Honor for me is very nice.
Vedrana October 16, 2015 - 11:04 pm
Thank you so much both for swatches and a chance to win this collection. I have a special fondness for green polishes so Honor is the shade I am most looking forward to trying.
Wenker October 16, 2015 - 11:07 pm
En cours de projet je suis de la partie depuis de nonbreuses années . Quelle est la frabriction d'origine ? Merci
Mina October 16, 2015 - 11:10 pm
Looking at them in person, in the bottle, Aspen was the one that caught my attention. In swatches, I think I like Honor the best!
Lynne October 17, 2015 - 12:26 am
Love the blue one,
Stefanie Z. October 17, 2015 - 12:29 am
Hmm, somehow I don't like the finish as much as I like my old Velvets from Zoya. But I mean I can't really decide that just from photos I guess :) I like that there are more colors now with this collection and my favourites would be Yves and Aspen :)
anissa sherman October 17, 2015 - 1:51 am
iris is still my favorite shade, though perhaps with a dose of cautious optimism now.
SJ Zaring October 17, 2015 - 1:57 am
These colors are gorgeous! Thanks for your helpful and honest reviews!
Katie B. October 17, 2015 - 2:43 am
Honor is really pretty and stood out to me. And Iris as well. Great swatches!! :) Thanks for the giveaway, I am not sure if it actually entered me as I could only do one of the three mandatory choices which is to comment. :) Thanks for sharing. Katie B.
Lisa Heath October 17, 2015 - 8:33 am
You are still entered - each entry option gives you 1 entry!
Cari Avalone October 17, 2015 - 4:06 am
I love them all. But my favorite color is Yves. I love all blues. And that one is very pretty. I love the flakies they added to them. I would love to see them all with a topcoat to see if it brings out the shimmery flakies!
Megan G October 17, 2015 - 4:56 am
Even though it may be a stainer, I am extremely excited for Yves!
Domarita October 17, 2015 - 5:38 am
I would die for that blue!!!
Isabelle C. October 17, 2015 - 6:20 am
I love the look of Aspen! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
beth combs October 17, 2015 - 6:38 am
I love how Aspen looks! stinks that the formula isn't the best
Elizabeth bankston October 17, 2015 - 6:40 am
I'm most excited to try yves!
Mindy Glazer October 17, 2015 - 6:42 am
I usually do not give white polishes a second look...but your swatches were SO great, that SUE was BEAUTIFUL! I think I would wear it alone and do some pretty winter stamping over it!
Cat Ray October 17, 2015 - 7:11 am
I'm most excited about Iris (bummer to hear you had issues with it) but really, I want to try all of them because I freaking love the matte velvets!
Shannon Andrews October 17, 2015 - 7:43 am
THANK YOU! I've been dying to see your swatches since you first announced on FB that you had the collection! I just received the white and blue yesterday, and of course those are the ones that gave you the most trouble LOL! However, since you have warned of the issues, I am looking forward to wearing them :)
Merin C October 17, 2015 - 8:33 am
I'm not normally a green fan but Honor is really pretty! It would be unique in my collection so I might just have to pick it up.
Heather G October 17, 2015 - 8:36 am
I'm excited to try "Sue".
Kiarapanther October 17, 2015 - 9:04 am
I'll probably get Sue and Amal and I'm curious to see what Yves looks like with a topcoat. Might get the rest eventually.
Jennifer October 17, 2015 - 9:41 am
Sue is definitely my fav too. I think Aspen looks nice with the texture, but it's not a very wearable color.
Amanda Jones October 17, 2015 - 11:01 am
I am most interested in trying Honor. I love green nail polish and this one looks stunning!
Shawna B October 17, 2015 - 11:05 am
Aspen and Honor
Randi C. October 17, 2015 - 11:18 am
Sue is my favorite; simple and sparkly. It love a lighter polish when I am wearing black, or deep colors!
Penny October 17, 2015 - 11:26 am
I'm most excited to try Sue & Aspen - I think they'll be great colors for this winter and super sparkly with a topcoat!
Kacy Dunbar October 17, 2015 - 1:36 pm
I'm excited about all of them!!
Valerie M October 17, 2015 - 1:52 pm
My favorite is honor! I love green and this one is different from any I have.
Margaret Smith October 17, 2015 - 2:31 pm
Love the Yves. The blue is beautiful. Thanks so much.
firegirl October 17, 2015 - 8:25 pm
I really need Aspen as I don't have a lot of white polishes. Great giveaway. Thanks!
Heather Hunsaker October 17, 2015 - 10:18 pm
I LOVE purples but that green Honor is divine!
adriana October 18, 2015 - 12:40 am
Sue is so pretty.
tracy davis October 18, 2015 - 3:33 am
But my favorite color is Yves.
Crystal F October 18, 2015 - 4:50 am
I would love to try out the Amal color. It's beautiful. Thank you!
Kristie October 18, 2015 - 4:57 am
Aspen and Iris! They are all beautiful though!
Carla October 18, 2015 - 6:03 am
I think my favorite would be honor, bit aspen is a close second!!
Cecilia October 18, 2015 - 6:31 am
I'm excited to try all of them! I've never had any of the matte velvets. They look great for this season, and I love the flecks.
Emily Smith October 18, 2015 - 7:36 am
I would love to try Sue. I think it's a lovely shade and would look great with my skin tone.
Christy October 18, 2015 - 8:06 am
Amal looks the most different from the previous Zoya Mattes and I own all of them. My other choice would be Aspen.
Nhi October 18, 2015 - 10:28 am
I'm sooooo excited about the whole collection!! I love Zoya nail polishes to pieces (and it doesn't help I'm a nail polish junkie, lol). I'm most excited about Yves because it reminds me of gorgeous summer nights in my town.. A-mazing!!
Cathy Capozzoli October 18, 2015 - 10:43 am
I'd love to see Yves with a glossy top coat! I'm sure I'll get the blue and purple polish as I tend to do from all of their collections.
Krysten R October 18, 2015 - 2:05 pm
I really like Aspen and Sue. Definitely a downer to hear that Aspen doesn't have a decent formula though.
Jen S October 18, 2015 - 3:27 pm
Thanks for the giveaway! I'm most excited for Apen because I'm a total sucker for soft, matte whites, especially during the winter!
Jill R October 18, 2015 - 4:41 pm
I can't wait to try out the color Honor. Such a perfect emerald green for both fall and winter holiday seasons!
Kathryn October 18, 2015 - 5:03 pm
Thank you for the top coated swatches! I really like Amal, Honor and Aspen.
Una October 18, 2015 - 6:34 pm
Aspen and Sue stand out, possibly because they are unlike any of the previous mattes. I think they both are gorgeous, sort of like jewelry on your nails. Thanks for the swatches, and for the give-away.
Heather M. October 18, 2015 - 6:40 pm
Zoya never let's me down with the Mattes! These are such beautiful colors. I am really sorry I missed the sale on this set! $60 is a bit steep for me right now, but this set is definitely going on my Christmas list.
Colleen Boudreau October 18, 2015 - 7:00 pm
I like Amal.
marlene October 19, 2015 - 1:13 am
My favorite polish is Yves, thank you for this nice giveaway
Adi October 19, 2015 - 3:27 am
I like Sue the best! Thank you for this giveaway!!!
Jenna Parsons October 19, 2015 - 8:04 am
Honor is definitely my favorite color from the holiday/winter set! So beautiful!
Stephanie Grant October 19, 2015 - 10:12 am
I absolutely love Iris!!!
Lori October 19, 2015 - 11:42 am
I love them all but I think Aspen is my favorite!
Jennifer October 19, 2015 - 3:42 pm
I really want to try Aspen. For some reason, I'm drawn to it. Looks like snowflakes on the nail.
Christine October 19, 2015 - 4:56 pm
I love Aspen
Tina Ocampo October 19, 2015 - 5:20 pm
Ooo, I'm liking iris :)
Susan October 19, 2015 - 8:47 pm
While choosing favorites is always difficult for me, I would have to say Sue and Amal are my top picks. That's just by looking at the photos though. Of course I would love to see all of the shades in real life!
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scaredsquee October 19, 2015 - 10:01 pm
Yves and Aspen look really lovely. I don't nomally dig white, but Aspen looks so pretty.
Danijela Stajic October 20, 2015 - 1:15 am
Iris, Honor, Aspen...if I have to chose, but I like every single one of them, matte or not, they are beautiful.
Tyler October 20, 2015 - 5:52 am
I can't wait to try Yves! <3
Mary P October 20, 2015 - 6:29 am
Aspen because it reminds me of snow!
Deepika Nara October 20, 2015 - 9:33 am
I am most excited about Yves but you've got be also excited about Sue now!
Kelly Espinoza October 20, 2015 - 10:08 am
Call me old fashioned but I really like Amal. :-)
Kelly Espinoza October 20, 2015 - 10:09 am
Call me old fashioned but I really like Amal!! :-)
Brittany Whitley October 20, 2015 - 12:32 pm
I love the Aspen color!
Nornee October 20, 2015 - 1:13 pm
Sue! Thank you!
Brittney House October 20, 2015 - 8:45 pm
I'm excited about honor.
Jennc October 21, 2015 - 6:10 am
I want to try Amal!
Amy R October 21, 2015 - 2:11 pm
I love the look of Iris. Purple is my favorite color, though, so of course it would be the one I like best!
Lynda Thomas October 21, 2015 - 6:07 pm
My goodness, these are all lovely! I love Amal, as I'm usually drawn to red shades. Honor is really catching my eye also. I don't usually use green polish, but I just love that shade!
Lora October 22, 2015 - 2:03 pm
I need Yves and Iris and maybe Aspen. :) I hope I win!
Petra Black October 23, 2015 - 12:48 pm
Yves! <3
Susan Chester October 23, 2015 - 7:59 pm
Amal is my favorite. Very pretty red!
Mindy October 23, 2015 - 10:00 pm
Love the Amal. Beautiful colors!!!
Lyudmila October 24, 2015 - 6:50 am
Very good colors for Cristmass :)
Kimberly Hilbert October 24, 2015 - 11:36 am
I love the Aspen. I usually don't like white, but this looks very nice. I wish you'd do a post about how you apply your nail polish. It always looks so nice and perfect. What are your tricks?
Алёна Коваленко October 24, 2015 - 2:53 pm
Nice review. i adore zoya polishes. They are simply awesome!
Tara-Marie Hall October 24, 2015 - 4:57 pm
I have not tried these type of Zoyas before and am anxious to try Sue. It looks like the perfect holiday color.
Christina M. October 25, 2015 - 5:47 am
Picking favorites is tough- these are all so lovely! Amal and Honor are beautiful jewel-toned holiday colors and the matte finish adds to the allure. I love them with a top coat as well! Aspen and Sue are gorgeous and glammy and holiday-party-perfect. Irish and Yves would look amazing with an lbd. Scenestealers. [Ultimate Top Pick: Honor. Gorgeous and holiday ready. Looks like holly leaves under a gentle frost.]
nevia k. October 25, 2015 - 7:57 am
Amal and Honor, ig I need to choose, but all of them are beautyfull <3
deana October 26, 2015 - 7:15 am
I would love to try the Aspen!!
alanna October 26, 2015 - 10:04 am
Sue and Yves are definitely my favorite of the bunch! I have been waiting so long for Zoya to make a matte Blue! you really can't expect no staining with that one, so it is not a deal breaker for me!
Kathleen October 26, 2015 - 4:15 pm
I want to try Yves. kport207 at gmail dot com
Amy Deeter October 26, 2015 - 7:00 pm
something about the Yves stands out more than the rest. i just love that !
dianne f October 26, 2015 - 9:46 pm
My favorites in this collection are either on of the whites, the blue or that amazing green!
Karen Drake October 27, 2015 - 5:49 am
I love the deep sapphire matte, it is so pretty.
Stephanie Liske October 27, 2015 - 8:20 pm
I am interested in the blue.
Sara October 27, 2015 - 10:56 pm
Surprisingly, I really like Sue. Its a pretty and complex but also very neutral and classy. Less surprisingly, I also love Honor and Yves. Blues and greens are usually my favorites.
Kimmy Ripley October 28, 2015 - 6:07 am
I love Yves! It's gorgeous. Love all the colors. Thanks for the chance.
susan smoaks October 29, 2015 - 5:57 am
i am excited to try the sue! i love them all though!
Michelle Hill October 29, 2015 - 9:40 am
Iris and Aspen! Iris is a definite holiday party color!
Breean October 29, 2015 - 1:45 pm
I'm super excited to get these colours! I love Iris the most, but I don't have a green so I may need to get Honor as well !
Kathy Hanley October 29, 2015 - 1:49 pm
I like the color Yves because it's a great shade!
Michele Baron October 29, 2015 - 2:03 pm
My favorite shade is Amal...I love the color and it would be fabulous for the holidays
mjo October 29, 2015 - 2:38 pm
I don't like mattes; but mattes with glossy top coat always have a mesmerizing depth that I truly like. :) Thank you for the giveaway.
karen mayernick October 29, 2015 - 4:00 pm
I would really like to try Honor! Thank you so much for the opportunity!
Carolyn Daley October 29, 2015 - 5:40 pm
I want to try the Yves because it goes well with my blue gown.
Sue Barney October 29, 2015 - 6:19 pm
Im loving the iris and the Yves shades !
Bailey October 29, 2015 - 8:38 pm
The finish of these is so pretty. I really like Sue and Aspen.
steve s October 30, 2015 - 3:51 am
yves is stunning
Danijela October 30, 2015 - 3:55 am
Love them all,but Sue and Aspen are my favs.Amazing giveaway,thank you for the chance to win it.
Kristin S October 30, 2015 - 5:58 am
I love Yves, especially for winter coming up!
Tara Woods October 30, 2015 - 11:03 am
I would love to try the Iris color. It's pretty.
Jennifer J October 30, 2015 - 5:29 pm
I like all the colors, but I like Iris the best. Thanks!!
Laurie Emerson October 30, 2015 - 7:22 pm
I am most excited to try Honor. I love greens!
Tracy Shafer October 30, 2015 - 8:24 pm
The Iris is so pretty
Mirjana October 31, 2015 - 3:34 am
I love Sue
Tina October 31, 2015 - 3:40 am
I love Yves! :)
tina reynolds October 31, 2015 - 3:54 am
I love the Honor would try it first
Kate Newton October 31, 2015 - 7:31 am
I think Yves is beautiful! And it doesn't necessarily have to be just a holiday shade..it can be an all year long color! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win! Zoya polishes are one of my favorite!
Emily Morelli October 31, 2015 - 9:11 am
My favorite color is Sue. I tend to gravitate towards warm neutrals in the winter.
Christian Alejandro October 31, 2015 - 9:19 am
I think the Honor shade would be my girlfriend's pick. It's very festive.
Denise W October 31, 2015 - 9:46 am
I am really excited to try Amal.
jules m. October 31, 2015 - 10:56 am
i love the honor green shade the best!
Samantha October 31, 2015 - 3:38 pm
I am really excited about that Iris color! It is gorgeous!
Trisha McKee October 31, 2015 - 5:03 pm
Honor is my favorite with Iris as a close second. Such great, vibrant colors, I love it!
Cecilia November 10, 2015 - 5:36 am
I love your topcoat! What do you use?
Lisa Heath December 5, 2015 - 9:02 pm
Sorry I just saw this! I use Girly Bits Glitter Glaze!

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