LA Colors Nail Polish Review

I've been looking for a lovely minty shade for a while now, and been a bit stingy about the price, so when I saw this (having never heard of the brand) amongst a bunch of OPI and Essie polishes at a clearance store I grabbed it - and it cost 50 cents. Bonus.

I realise now thought that it cost 50 cents for a reason, because as much as I loved the colour 'Green Satin' - mint with a gold sheen, the formula was not fabulous. It's very wet and it took three coats before it stopped looking incredibly streaky, and even after three coats there were still streaks. On top of that it took FOREVER to dry, even the first thin coat took ages. By the end of it there were nicks and bumps on most of my nails.

I must admit however, that the promise of chip resistance was met - yes, my nails chipped, but they did so in the same time that it would take if I were wearing a more expensive brand.

Overall, I like the colour, but I wouldn't repurchase, not for $5, not for 50 cents.

Now, I am always down for a good deal and am happy to try anything (especially when they don't break the bank). So I gave this nail polish a try - mainly because I was looking for a cool blue.

They have a great range of colours which all look fantastic in the bottle and really catch the eye. But sadly that is where it ends for me. A number of coats are needed to get to the desired colour and it took a while to dry for me. It chipped really quickly and simply did not last anywhere near doable for me (and I know I am terrible at chipping nail polish, but this was pretty quick even for me). So, this is more of a one-off occasion wear for me - because I know I will be lucky if it lasts a day without chipping.

So, sure I would buy again for a one-off need and for a specific colour - because the price point is brilliant for that. But over and beyond that it is sadly a no for me.

I had actually seen these nailpolishes around, but had never brought any. Lucky for me, I got on as a wee present so was able to try It that way.

These nail polishes come in a bottom heavy glass bottle, which is see through so you get a pretty accurate idea what colour the nailpolish is. Something that I think it very very handy. It has a black Plastic lid which twists off the bottle to reveal a nail polish wand attached.

I personally think the brush is nothing fancy. It's quite slim And narrow so you do need to do a few strokes to completely coat yours nails.

I actually like the formula of this nail polish. It is quite thin but that means it dries really fast so you can do a few coats and it doesn't take that long to dry which is always a bonus

The colour I have is a metallic silver which definitely packs a pigment. One coat provides full coverage and colour, however I still do two coats just to make the colour more vibrant.

I think this nail polish is good value for money, however I have only tried one colour so I'm not sure if the entire range is the same. Although this polish has good aspects if so has negative aspects such as the thin brush. Another big negative for this product is it only last around 2 days (if that) in my nails before it starts chipping which isn't ideal!

Would I repurchase? Yes, but only if there was a colour I really really liked.

I absolutely love love love the colours of LA Colours nail polishes and I really wanted them to be amazing. Unfortunately the staying power of these polishes is virtually non existent.

The brush is perfect - right size and thickness for applying the polish, glides on really well and looks beautiful. It also dries pretty quickly which is great if you don't have heaps of time on your hands waiting for your nails to dry.

Sadly those are the only positives because although they are beautiful they just chip a few hours after application and it doesn't matter how many coats you apply. I've also tried a top coat to see if it will make it last longer but alas it just chips.

I really hope that one day they improve their formula because they are onto to something with these colours. Such a shame.

I picked up a handful of these at the Warehouse when on sale and thought they would be good for nail art and just general colours for my collection (and play fun with my daughter).

They are very thin and sheer to apply, the brush could be a lot better as I find it leaves bold streaks through the actual polish.

The ones I used don't work well as a water marble effect polish either as it just glugs up and doesn't dry.

It has an average dry time but takes at least 3 coats to have full coverage which then dents easily. It didn't even last a full day on my nails before looking worse for wear. Applying a topcoat would be a waste of a top coat.

The great thing I have to say when it comes to this range of polishes is there is a tantalizing selection of colours! If I go in with the intention of buying one, I usually walk out empty handed because I just cannot decide.

The colour intensity of these nail polishes are sometimes a bit hit and miss, I remember buying a red and a black. The red was the most vibrant red I have ever owned whereas the black I had to throw out because when applied to my nails, it looked like it had been watered down, this could have been a once off but I have had a similar experience with another colour I have purchased from this brand.

I have found these, alone are not chip resistant and have little staying power. For a night out, its ok but beyond that without a base coat and top coat you arent going to get it to last more than 12 hours without having to tidy them up. I do however find them fast drying and using a top coat and base coat I can get a couple of days wear out of them.

The consistency is nice, not too thick and not too runny. the brush applies the colour nicely, I dont have problems with streaks and the handle is easy to hold. If you are the kind of person who doesnt want to spend a fortune on nail polish or who doesnt need polish to last (or even if you already own a base coat and top coat) try out a bottle. They are $5 and the colours really are pretty!

Pretty good value for a nail polish and great colours but I find that they just chip so easily!! I have a bright red colour and I love it but am never overly keen on putting it on as my first chip will likely be there the next day and I hate imperfections on my nails!! But with a few extra layers and a top coat it will last a little longer.

I have a beautiful irridecent pink shade from this brand I have had for several years now and it is still fine. I like it because it is sheer and pearly it looks nice on its own or because it is sheer it looks really nice over the top of another nail polish. I like how the one I have has not gone all thick icky and the brush is decent making it apply fairly nicely and simply. I got it from Shop miss A online years ago from memory and they had a huge selection to choose from at the time. I feel like this does live up to its claim and us decent quality and lasts. It is worth looking into if you want to fine something different or a specific shade because of the vast collection. Better than other cheap nail varnishes out there and affordable.

My sister gifted me the LA colors 18 piece set a while ago and it comes in in a wide variety of shade. They range from light to dark, matte to metallic and some coloured glitter shades.

They are small and the brush is easy to hold, the formula is not to thick and not too thin, you can get a good amount of nail polish and still have enough time to dip your brush back in to add more if you need to. I am bad for not getting the edges on the far side of my pinky fingers so I always have enough time to add more nail polish before it sets.

Dry time is about 4-5 minutes in between shades, and I do 4 coats. They don't last long, by the 2nd day they have started to chip on the tips of my fingernails. When you apply the matte shades to your nails they are always lighter than they look in the bottles.

I have given this set to my daughter as its perfect for her, easy for her to hold and clean up is easy. I still use the glittery shades for top coats but don't use any of the other shades.

I am all for a bargain but only if I get a good bargain. In this instance I feel ripped off. Ok I realize that I can't have outlandish expectations of a nail polish for only $5 but this one failed even more than a $2 shop nail polish which to me is really unacceptable. Let's answer the pressing questions about does it do what it promises.

Is it chip resistent? That is a definite no. After application and drying it chipped within two hours and that was just by getting dressed. Big fail on that promise. Is it quick drying? Yes it dries fairly quickly but it dries a very translucent version of the colour it is. It requires at least three coats to get the true colour that is expected. I find this is very wasteful and time consuming as you wait for each coat to dry before applying another. Is it long lasting? That is really laughable. My polish complete with four coats and a top clear coat lasted a mere 24 hours if that before I had to fix it. I just took it all off and used another brand.

The texture is very watered down almost like water based paint. After only two weeks my polish turned gluggy and more glue like which in my experience means it's off. The colours available are really pretty but aren't true to what you see. Let's not waste your time, this nail polish is definitely not worth your time and would be more suited to a preteens makeup stash than in yours. It is both a waste of money and time. Cheap isn't always best, pay that extra money to get a good quality one. This isn't it.