On to L.A. Colors! This is my first experience with these and overall I'm pleased.
Pros:
-Amazing variety in finishes (duochrome, shimmer, jelly, creme, neon, frost, foil, glitter)
-Great price
-Plenty of colors to choose from
Cons:
-Some of the colors formulas are thin and require many coats
Blue Paradise
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3omT_EvXkbJELJviYqtojMz6krVB0CyHtzaSE15114kX7Xu3mISVK-lhMQue-BrisM9_QD3fBKlfJG9Otbb65GfEi7ub4WwUgdj0ucqAn2ltkMI24pY48yoJpLyZJGfeEp0Vm_JFYvWU/s320/lablueparadise.jpg)
This is beautiful original color. I haven't seen a color like it. It's pale blue-violet shimmer with a gold/pink duochrome. It is gorgeous. This goes on very sheer. It took me around 5-6 coats to get this result. I think it would be great for layering but personally I think it's worth the extra coats to wear it on its own!
Enchanting
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNClOy0gp7nhimmVMBYPEHAhRv9BmYgpK8SYtwdqZNSjMpuRHeJr2F8VRRWmIKpUBbQVu9EnCNhELSUv7UpkjW0ldoEFSBbjUqXhxw_D8wRSi5diQ31J4RZn9SkNF3oY53WyIGwr_9LzLT/s320/laenchanting.jpg)
This is a lavender shimmer with gold/pink duochrome. Beautiful shade. Again, like Blue Paradise this went on very sheer. I did this in 4 coats and you can still see a bit of VNL (visible nail line). Regardless, beautiful color and totally worth the extra effort!
Antique Burgundy
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LPEznq_iv2oRPePqzIvuZlIdQ1tGpaVIPs2MYDVE6qQdOqHUdXjvOBQ8IIPJ8dG15u7nfoiyU_CDoR7JLXi4DLh8SqPZNrSxvxDHM9YMUkcIGDP5n-4oxKKMJ2Ezh07FyQmQMXYtChfV/s320/laantiquebronze.jpg)
This is the only color I'm disappointed in. In the bottle this appeared to be more of bronzy red w/ gold shimmer. On the nail it looks more like a true red with subtle gold shimmer. The color has burgundy in its name and there is nothing burgundy about it. It's a pretty color but not unlike many reds I already have. :(
Berry
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGS6w5vJOXmUgRFr6rpJQuEy-gZDwS7P5WMGwVU52Z4Y9Ix95DCsuKKL1TElvt0BAtnxmjodiO76ikyppJiSL7KuHR40jVIX7axgKAmTxSmEYKxJCI6T1EMUc30vjQaYnFNNZATjOsJYc/s320/laberry.jpg)
In the bottle I thought this was going to be a berry-red creme, but on the nail it is a berry-red jelly! I love jellys and this was a pleasant surprise. I definitely do not have a color like this especially with a jelly finish.
Metallic Pink
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJp2A9CuXkz3N3hX0cLW99sPigKDWsEKqJ5gAB4cLpswNdLFHIJMSHiPBh1I_ErtLJe03-hs5_dfghMi87o_rFJEQ4PcRDIfT9WGcthmEwpm-jVpDqn-DsT3cCg092wtKMrJLK33BKmIp/s320/lametallicpink.jpg)
This is pink silvery foil! This is definitely a winner especially for $2. This looks great and really only needs 1 coat. I think I'm going back to the store to get the metallics in other colors
Pink Sizzle
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2sLyv72wZ_T-21-qnlr-DcFzpo_7VXvrFKrglpTtZ7C1oQYuboEwkd3_KhBx5AgnrxHwRd_NmZ8qkaXLbxcmojrmV1w1diPt2GRZRUHlOWQFZogzqHe-R5gYXLQ3y9fx_HHg1sSm5ATqv/s320/lapinksizzle.jpg)
I LOVE this one. Pink Sizzle is a pink-violet shimmer with gold duochrome. It is a beautiful color that looks different at different angles and light. It reminds me of a sunset.
That's all for L.A. Colors swatches? What do you think of these colors do you have a favorite?
Enjoy the rest of the day!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqaSlqdKmCBVkCWn9ZnXd4lUzQXKV2fkk-3tRL4bNaPGBcbZYPOS9BtzFTOOZv47VM1yKGgVylJl_zR_4_XCiSLwDiaNFDwjSfWresJhPpQiCJqi7AtWblS73FQhE6ByiWS8mD8jPQb_MT/s320/steph.gif)
Blue Paradise looks so unique, and I love the name! I'm also diggin' Berry since I'm loving jellies lately, and reds for some reason... I think it's because I've been wearing blues/greens/purples and pastels for so long ;p
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with Blue Paradise and Enchanting! Duochromes are great :)
ReplyDeleteCaitlin- I'm loving Blue Paradise too name and all! I'm the opposite of you right now I normally wear reds,oranges, and corals and now I'm really into blues,greens, and purples!
ReplyDeleteJo-Duochromes are great! I have very few of them but now I want tons more!
I love Blue Paradise, Enchanting, and Pink Sizzle!
ReplyDeleteI love this brand. I can pick it up for $1. Of course the colors look great on you! Fabulous little haul, heh heh.
ReplyDeleteThat's weird, I was sure I posted a comment a couple of hours ago, I even remember the security code. Oh well must have disappeared into the black hole that single socks and hair clips go into.
ReplyDeleteI love Pink Sizzle. I think I have a Zoya that is close somewhere. Time to dig it out I think.
Bec
wow- blue paradise is unique - I like the L.A. Colors brand, I'm adding Blue Paradise and enchanting to my list!
ReplyDelete