No, really, it's true. I can't go into Target without a stop (and a purchase) from the nail polish aisle. Or Walgreens. Or Rite Aid. Or Sally Beauty Supply. Or Ulta (keep me away from there!). I buy nail polish as a reward for myself (lose a pound! buy a polish!), as a consolation to myself ("It's been a hard day, I just need one bottle..."), and for absolutely no reason at all!
I'm also a fellow Slug! And thanks to Ami and Thanh-Thuy, I'll be jumping on here every once in a while as a Guest Slug to dish about all things nails! I have a collection of over 130 polishes, have strong opinions on top coats, and do my nails at least twice a week. So, I've got a lot to say! I love a variety of brands of nail polish - Essie, OPI, Orly, and others. Today, I want to talk about my favorite cheap-o brand who gets it right (almost) all the time...
L.A. Colors Color Craze polish!
I'm quite picky when it comes to my nail color. I like a color that goes on smoothly, isn't too thick but provides good coverage, and lasts more than 24 hours without chipping, peeling, or rubbing off. LA Colors Color Craze polish usually fits the bill! The best part is that you can find them at your local Dollar Tree, Big Lots, or other major discount store for a really low price. I've also seen them in gift sets and they can be found on Amazon, as well. For as little as $.75 per bottle these colors are a steal. And Thanh-Thuy will be happy to know that LA Colors proudly proclaims on their Facebook page that they're cruelty-free!
There are a few downsides to the LA Colors Color Craze polishes. Some of the more opaque colors (primarily the ones closest to white) are a bit streaky and take several coats to cover evenly. Another downer for these colors is....
YUCK! All those chemicals! I'm still doing research, but I hope to post soon about the chemicals to avoid in nail polishes. The LA Colors website does endorse their products to be toulene and formaldehyde free, but no comment on the presence of Dibutyl Phthalate, which is also a chemical commonly advised to avoid.
LA Colors Color Craze Nectarine - 1 coat
LA Colors Color Craze Nectarine - 2 coats
LA Colors Color Craze Nectarine - 3 coats + clear top coat (more on that secret later!)
Overall, I am usually very happy with the quality of the LA Colors Color Craze Nail Polishes. With tons of bright and cheery colors, they're perfect to add to your collection for spring and summer!
LA Colors Color Craze Polish: Sammy the Slug approved!
Emily, great post! I like the addition of Sammy the Slug in the photo. I think I have a Slug plush keychain here?
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see a cruelty free polish, as I'm trying to find more cruelty free brands. LA Colors is really inexpensive, and since I don't paint my nails very often, I can justify buying that brand. How do you paint with your less dominant hand? That's always been my weakness. Maybe I should get my funeral director husband to paint my nails.
Welcome to the Slug Beauty team, Emily!