O👏🏻M👏🏻G👏🏻 yes! This is a huge pet peeve of mine too! I feel like this is something that certain nail polish brands use to trick unwary consumers. I've seen many people who get very confused on actual gel vs "gel-like" polishes. I really don't think any polish should be allowed to say "Gel" at all anywhere on the product unless it's an actual gel that needs a UV or LED lamp to cure with. Thank you for addressing this! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Yeah it's pretty frustrating. I think it's super misleading and then people will say gels don't work for them (thinking they're using gels lol.) I wish it would stop.
I never knew LA colors was so good. Last time I used la colors the quality was awful but maybe they’ve updated since then. Love you Kelli! Hope you are recovering well!
The quality is good until you put it on after a couple coats or one of the coats is not completely dry. The brushes are also very fat, stiff, and hard to work with
Bahahahaha!! I can't get into audio books either. Except for when I was like 5 or 6 years old and got a book that came with a record, or cassette (yep, I'm that old) and I got to look at the actual book while listening to the story.
BEWARE the Emerald Metalic - it really really stained my nails. I used a base coat, applied the color, wasn't really feeling the "vibe" so I immediately removed it O M G my mails were soooooo stained. Even using straight acetone didn't get all the staining off. I ended up having to lightly buff my nails with a superfine smoothing block(which I'm not a fan of doing) just to remove the color. Dont think I'll be using that color again, otherwise I love their polish.
I'm looking for one for olive skin tone any recommendations? Also neons going on vacation on Tuesday and wanted to liven up my non existent collection lol.Any help appreciated 😁
Never knew about the opaque bottle fact for gel polishes! I have to keep an eye out for that now! I also have lucky and day glow, day glow looks much better and brighter with a white base coat!
HOW ARE YOU SO GOSH DARN PRETTY!? BTW, I love LA Colors nail polish! (Edit): I also love to read books, but I like the feel of the physical book and I like the smell of the paper!
@@KelliMarissa you're welcome!! And you're not wrong about library books but smelling good, but I still love reading them!! I could just sit and read for his on end!!
I like these polished... They also have another line that is really nice. So many beautiful colors here. Glad you're swatching even the cheaper store brands.
I love L.A Colors. They are super cheap but they offer a huge color range of gorgeous colors. In my opinion, the formulas are equal to OPI at a fraction of the price. I have a ton of them, including Mademoiselle. I'm wearing an L.A. Colors, hot pink neon on my toes. As always, great video Kelli.
I am really impressed by the quality for the price. I don't love the formula as much as OPI, but I'm also much more forgiving of less expensive brands haha.
Thanks for reviewing polishes available at the dollar store, that's great! So far two shades from this brand impressed me, #542, "Cocktail" a really nice pink based glitter. It looks so pretty in the sunlight especially and as an accent nail. You can use it as a topper or sponge/multiple coats for full opacity. #517, "In The Nude", a sheer well nude lol that's perfect for French manis with one coat. Thanks again! Feel better!
I love to combine an audio book with a physical book. So you can listen in the car and read at home with your eyes. It feels decadent. Best wishes on your recovery. I love your swatch videos and I watch all of them. :)
Thank you for doing a review on a cheap drugstore brand! I am not a huge fan of LA colors, mainly because of their brushes and formulas. BUT, I will say I love their "color last" collection. The brushes are easier to handle. My absolute favorite shade, which is my absolute favorite #1 pink of all time that I've been dying to have but could never find anywhere, is "Forever"(CNP12). 💗💓
Hi Kelli - I listen to audiobooks while doing housework (cooking, laundry etc.). It makes the work more bearable. I also listen to fall asleep. But I agree with you that I hate having to rewind to find my spot again. It’s frustrating but I like that I don’t have to drive to the library every 3 weeks to return books. I hope you’re doing well!
Yeah I feel very lucky that I can walk to my library haha! But you should look into the app Libby. It's an online library. You can borrow e books and audiobooks! You just need a library card.
I like the regular la colors nail polish (I have somewhat a of a small collection of them) The gel polish I really don't get much, but now I will bc the colors look amazing. Happy to hear your surgery went well, and looking gorgeous as always Kelli 💖💖💖💖💖
I want to try these because I love the shades, but the regular la colors polishes absolutely will not stay on - even w sticky base coat and top coat- is this formula any better? The normal ones chip /pop off in less than a day...
I love audiobooks!!! I love regular books too! I like to listen when I'm painting my nails or doing the dishes or driving. I found that ever since I had kids I just don't have the dedicated reading time. But, that being said, I enjoy non fiction audio more. I also enjoy short stories. I dunno why. And I've been meaning to ask you what is it about that cuccio base that u love so much? I may want to try it. Does it dry quickly?
@@KelliMarissa yes. That's why I like the opi natural nail BC. It's dries instantly and slightly tacky. I even use it for a tacky base for reverse stamping.
i don’t mind if they’re branded as gel-like, but idk what does that mean: they last a little longer? H&M has a collection of gel-like polishes; they all are in an opaque bottle and they’re two steps: the color and the top coat that also comes in an opaque bottle... could you try those? they specify that they don’t need UV light. i once bought a LA Color nail polish; can’t remember the name but it was branded like something mermaid or unicorn so i HAD to have it. i didn’t like it because it chipped before 24 hours. maybe they’ve improved the formula, but i would love to know how those wore on you!
Can’t believe you’re still uploading new videos while recovering! Hope you’re doing well! (Yep, aware Kelli told us she would be, but it’s still mild blowing!)
"Wherever you can find them, you can find them." 🤣 I love the LA Colors that I own. Great swatches as always! Never listened to an audio book because I like physical books. I've thought that maybe it would be a good idea while driving but afraid it might put me to sleep.
I love this nail product line and I've never thought it was a gel polish maybe because i double checked and read the whole label. I know often we don't do that at least I don't.
I have several of these polishes but haven't used them yet. If nothing else, those bottles are cute and look good on your shelf!🤗 As far as books go, I am just like you!! I will READ a big any form, but I can not do audio books!! Before arthritis kicked my butt I used to crochet ALL THE TIME! I got to the point that I could sit and crochet and read a book at the same time. My sister kept trying to tell me that I would just love audiobooks so I could listen and crochet. Nope! I would never know what was going in the story and if lose track in my crocheting. Hope you are feeling better each day! Love ya 💜
@@KelliMarissa hahaha! Oh Sweetie, my Mom had a cricket hook I'm my hands and taught me to do that before I even started kindergarten! And my Dad taught me home to play cribbage around the same time. I still have the first hook she gave me (she passed away 25 years ago) and I have the cribbage board my dad got when he went in the Navy right after hubby school. It's hand tooled leather and filled l folds up and snaps so it could be in his pocket along with a tiny deck of cards! He's still alive but my step mom is a bit of a control freak (and that's being polite) and doesn't believe in playing cards so he have it to me a free years ago! (And now you know more than you cared to about me LoL 🤣). Did you get my DMs I sent thru Instagram? Take care! Keeping you in my prayers! 💜
Omg! Have you seen Cirque Colors Tourmaline yet? Or do you have it in your collection? I saw it for the first time today and I loved it!!!! If you've not tried it I think its definitely worth a try!! Have a great day and love from TN!!
I just grabbed some of these from h/b yesterday! I used their 20% off code, but next time I know to use yours! Also, are you going to check out Essie's gorgeous geodes line? I just got those 2 weeks ago and they're very interesting. Holo neutrals that dry down kinda matte. I'm really digging them and find them pretty interesting for a drugstore brand.
LA Colors is my go to brand they have so many colors I would almost bet they are the largest brand color wise and all of their polishes have NEVER failed me they last forever on the shelf mine have never gotten lumpy or thick and I have been collecting LA Colors for over 15 years I adore them!
I've never gone for this brand because they're so small and I thought they looked really cheap, but after seeing your swatches, I may give them a chance.
i got 5 of these polishes a few months ago (they were 5 for 10$ at walmart) and they never dried. i waited hours for them to dry, and they just never did! and also the top coat bubbled really badly. my mom and sister used them too to see if it did they same thing on them too, and it did. i wonder what the issue is lol
Hmm, bubbling is usually due to the temperature of the room you're in, but I haven't tried this top coat so I can't be sure! I usually prefer to use a quick dry top coat so the layers underneath can dry and set fully - you should try that and see if it helps the polishes perform better!!
I like to call these my one-day, one-dollar polishes because they chip quickly (usually by day 2) but they're only a dollar at my local $1 store so they're perfect for a quick, cheap mani that doesn't need to last. They're also really to apply with their easy-to-control formula (and like Kelli said, the shine!). Their greens, yellows & blues ARE strainers tho so definitely use good base coat if that's something you care about.
Haha that's a good way to describe them. I haven't tested for wear but honestly as someone who changes their mani at least twice a week I'm ok with it haha!
Oh my God yes about the audiobooks!!! And same! I like to go back and forth in books while reading too! I honestly thought I could never read anything other than physical books but my lovely friends gifted me a Kindle for my birthday and I have to say, it's quite easy to read on it. The screen is gentle on the eyes and the size makes it comfortable to read (can't tell you how many times I've had to put down books like LOTR because they are so massive and my weak weak arms get tired 🙈)
I do enjoy e-books but I haven't taken the plunge on an e-reader yet! I just enjoy the free-ness of using library books Lol! Plus they have apps where you can borrow e-books so if I want to lug a big one around I can just do that! Not as good of a selection though.
Recent but firm subscriber here, can you do a test of some drugstore top/base coats/ clear polishes in general. I haven't found a good quick drying one that self levels well
I listen to audiobooks while I'm doing chores/gaming/other stuff that's takes more physical effort than mental. It helps to find a book that's light, action packed, and has a good reader
For the price, you cant beat it - especially if youre a beginner and want to really experiment with art. Wet N Wild is another inexpensive brand that I love.
So glad you reviewed these. Besides simplynailogical, who really doesn’t review, you’re the only nail channel I watch. Where I live they’re “dollar store” polish. NO I’m not saying anything is wrong with that! But I worried about the quality. So now I have new polishes to get! (I’ve got three book apps in my phone!)
I usually do not buy "Gel Like" polishes on principle. I dont like the idea of them tricking people into buying. But now that I have seen the colors on real nails I would buy some of these. LA colors is one of my go to polishes. Thanks for swatching!
My all time favorite brand of polishes is Bettina. Have you tried their brand. You can only get it in Puerto Rico, certain parts of Florida and online. Love their smoothe formula and great colors. Would love to see some swatches. Hope you have a speedy recovery. ❤
YES lol. So frustrating. But they have an irresistible formula so I keep using them haha! And I'll keep using these even though they're totally misleading.
Thanks for doing a Swatch on La color polish. I've been wondering about that brand, because I do like gel polishes. I am gonna start trying that brand . Thanks Kelli!
Hi gorgeous! The turquoise was my favorite. Do you know a good fast drying top coat that doesn't chip? It's so annoying to spend time doing my nails 💅, and they chip the same day ugh! I use LA Colors a lot, and I like them. You should NOT feel like a nerd because you're reading! Do what you love, and don't worry about what others think. You're a smart, talented beautiful woman. I hope you are feeling better. Love ❤️ you.
GIRL!!! It took me so long to train my brain to listen to audiobooks! I used to have a 2-hour commute each way and had no other option but to listen to audiobooks. I used to be a physical book/kindle person but now I *LOVE* audible and have listened to SO MANY more books than I’ve physically read in the last few years ( I haven’t picked up a physical book in probably 3 years....grad school killed my love of reading) Listening comprehension and reading are two very different skills and use different parts of your brain. You can definitely build those skills up through practice though! What I did was I listened to a couple books that I’ve read several times before. I figured I already knew the story and didn’t need to pay *that* much attention. Gradually I got better at *listening* and paying attention and branched off to new books and even new genres. I don’t think I have the patience to sit and read anymore. I have to do so much research and reading for work that I just don’t enjoy it as much as I used to :( But I love my audiobooks and couldn’t do without them!
Yeah I feel like my brain definitely needs training haha. Maybe I should start with something I know and love and see how it goes. I just hate how slow it is to get through an audio book tooN
Kelli Marissa Lol that’s true too.... it does take longer than just reading... but I found that I could actually enjoy the story more with audiobooks. When I read, I tended to focus on the page at hand, and often had to re-read or go back. But with audiobooks, it’s easier to enjoy the story because it’s all one long segment... idk there’s just something primordial about sitting and listening to a great story for a couple hours! Don’t know if you’re a Stephen King fan but if you are, I highly recommend the Dark Tower series on audible. That’s how I started because I’ve read all of those books probably 7-8 times before I listened to them. There’s two guys who narrate them but both are really good. The Harry Potter books on audible are good too! I listen to them pretty frequently!
I'm the same with reading! I tried listening to The Odyssey right before class cus I didn't read the nights before and BOY WAS IT HARD. >_< I feel the need to have the physical copy for an note taking or highlighting (in my notebook) and process every sentence.
I've never tried LA Colors, but I will definitely check these out. I completely agree with you about audiobooks. I don't think that you absorb the information the same way as when you read. Thanks for the video. Hope you're doing well!
I bought 5 bottles of this line and I have done my nails almost 3 weeks ago,it's long lasting no chipping or dullness and I wash dishes with Scotts scouring pads...anywhoo jazzy is my favorite of the all the colors I bought... Definitely picking up the vanilla latte color u shared next time I go to Walmart...
Have you ever tested LA Girls they sell for around the same price as LA Colours and have pretty colours too but didn't know if the formulation was the same
I agree! The only way I have made audiobooks work is with nonfiction books. Even if the book is sincerely interesting I have the HARDEST time getting through nonfiction so i will put it on while i clean or do something. But I will occasionally fade out mentally so audios don't work for fiction or things with a story that I need to follow. Also I would love to hear more book recommendations!!
I love LA Colors polishes. Around here the regular ones are a dollar and the "gel like" ones are two dollars. There are some metallic ones in the "gel" range I wan to try because the one-dollar silver they have is a great one-coater. Not all the shades are great of course but It's nice to be able to get a polish fix at that kind of price point.
LA is one of my favorite cheaper brands I love there Mermaid and Unicorn collection I can't wait to get some of these colors! Also I was super curious if you could swatch Paris Hilton nail polish I saw them at Burkes outlet and didn't know if they were worth the price?
@@KelliMarissa same I didn't either till I saw them in an outlet they wanted 10.00 for a set but I had never tried or heard anything about them so I was kinda iffy about buying them
I came to look for this review because I've used all sorts of nail polishes, but usually high end and mid. This was my first time buying a $1.98 polish. And it was literally-- literally-- the best polish I've ever used. I manicured myself a WEEK ago and it has barely even chipped. The staying power is unmatched for my nails. I'm legitimately in shock and wanted to see if other people liked these as much as me 😂 they're not just good for the price, they're good in general.
I have a long commute to work, and I find that audiobooks help the time go by quicker. It all depends on the narrator, though. There are some that keep you engaged to the point where you drive around just so you can keep ‘reading’. ❤️❤️
I have 'Aquatic' & 'Honor,' I can't find the other 3 or 4 I own-my daughters probably have them, but not my Sinful Colors Haha! Nail art with these I'd do, what's that layered technique with see-through ones? I can't get on board with audio either, but I'm old & a nerd & I love the smell of libraries & especially books. Thanks for sharing & have a great day today!
Wow!! These collection is so good 🤩🤩🤩 Neons were a bit sheer and disappointing but all the others I love 😍😍❤️❤️ (Was always curious what the new set of polish bottles were 😅😅😅)
Kelli, I have 2 or 3 of their polishes and they have been great. I think mine are black and red or maroon. I picked them up long ago at Walmart cheap. Anyhow yet another great video. Thank you. 💅 PS get well soon, your in my prayers and good thoughts.
Have you seen the brands Target has lately? Defy & Inspire is one. And Ella & Mila is another. Would be curious to see swatches if you were interested in getting any of them.
I don't think I've ever seen someone review this brand. Thank you! I've passed by this display countless times, writing them off as garbage. But also, here in Canada, they're pretty pricey for a drugstore brand coming in at around $6-7 when compared to say Sinful Colours at $2
Wow! I’ll have to give LA Colors another try.. that Mademoiselle shade was so classy! Also.. you’re the cutest Kelli! Totally agree about the audio books lol if I want someone to read to me, then I’ll just ask for a bedtime story. 🤣
I heard a glossy taco.... 😉😉 Love, Love, Love!! I love physical books, however, audio books got me through The Development of the Novel class that I took. We read 15 novels in 15 weeks. I would read the book while listening to the audiobook. It saved me. That class was hard core academia, read, write, test for every novel. And then you have your other classes... I loved it!!
I love nil polish! I use them EVERY friday night, Sat and Sun. I remove them every Sunday because mon-fri work doesn't allow me to wear them. I used to wear 1 color every week back in college!!!
O👏🏻M👏🏻G👏🏻 yes! This is a huge pet peeve of mine too! I feel like this is something that certain nail polish brands use to trick unwary consumers. I've seen many people who get very confused on actual gel vs "gel-like" polishes. I really don't think any polish should be allowed to say "Gel" at all anywhere on the product unless it's an actual gel that needs a UV or LED lamp to cure with. Thank you for addressing this! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Yeah it's pretty frustrating. I think it's super misleading and then people will say gels don't work for them (thinking they're using gels lol.) I wish it would stop.
@@KelliMarissa exactly.
how long a gel like polish stays perfect!?
@@krushibhakta6895 that's normal nail polish time if one uses the right products and prep,I heard gel is two weeks or more
Seriously you should be recording audio books. You have the perfect voice for it.
Haha! Wouldn't that be ironic :P thank you!
I never knew LA colors was so good. Last time I used la colors the quality was awful but maybe they’ve updated since then. Love you Kelli! Hope you are recovering well!
Apparently they've got a new formula!
I know! My mom tried using them but I was doing her nails and they never dried.
The quality is good until you put it on after a couple coats or one of the coats is not completely dry. The brushes are also very fat, stiff, and hard to work with
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Bahahahaha!! I can't get into audio books either. Except for when I was like 5 or 6 years old and got a book that came with a record, or cassette (yep, I'm that old) and I got to look at the actual book while listening to the story.
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You should check out the la colors metalics. Theyre so pretty . I have the whole collection of them
Ooh I will!!
I've got some of those also. I love them.
Oooooooo I hope this happens!
BEWARE the Emerald Metalic - it really really stained my nails. I used a base coat, applied the color, wasn't really feeling the "vibe" so I immediately removed it
O M G my mails were soooooo stained. Even using straight acetone didn't get all the staining off. I ended up having to lightly buff my nails with a superfine smoothing block(which I'm not a fan of doing) just to remove the color. Dont think I'll be using that color again, otherwise I love their polish.
I'm looking for one for olive skin tone any recommendations? Also neons going on vacation on Tuesday and wanted to liven up my non existent collection lol.Any help appreciated 😁
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I have a bit of an la colors polish addiction. I have around 90 in my collection
It's a really great brand! I'm impressed!
I love they are cruelty free!
Me Too!!!!!
I just bought my first bottles in the last month. Now, I'm really eager to try them.
Same here. Most of my polish is LA Colors. They're so good, especially considering the price.
I'm so glad Kelli clarified when polishes are labeled as "gel." I knew that about the opaque bottles, but my anxiety made me go "But is it a gel tho?"
Yeah it's stressful when they make it misleading like this!!
Never knew about the opaque bottle fact for gel polishes! I have to keep an eye out for that now! I also have lucky and day glow, day glow looks much better and brighter with a white base coat!
Yeah, totally angers me that companies constantly trick people like that lol! And thanks for sharing - I figured it would be better over white!
Hi Kelli … Have been watching you for a few years but have never commented; hope everything went good with your surgery, love your videos ❤️
Thank you so much Ana! Surgery went well! I am on bedrest now but each day is a little easier :)
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Great news, Sunshine! Sending love and wishes for a speedy recovery. ❤💅💙🛍👍
HOW ARE YOU SO GOSH DARN PRETTY!? BTW, I love LA Colors nail polish!
(Edit): I also love to read books, but I like the feel of the physical book and I like the smell of the paper!
Haha you are so sweet thank you! I love the smell of a fresh new book too! Library books on the other hand.. do not smell good. Lol.
Kelli Marissa 😂😂
@@KelliMarissa you're welcome!! And you're not wrong about library books but smelling good, but I still love reading them!! I could just sit and read for his on end!!
I'm with you on the books. Here in South Africa, we don't get all those nail polish brands
Me too!! Glad I am not the only one!!
Omg that orange!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ it’s beautiful! Thank you for the amazing review Kelli, I love you
Love you too McKenzi!!!
I like these polished... They also have another line that is really nice. So many beautiful colors here. Glad you're swatching even the cheaper store brands.
I'm happy you enjoyed!!
I love L.A Colors. They are super cheap but they offer a huge color range of gorgeous colors. In my opinion, the formulas are equal to OPI at a fraction of the price. I have a ton of them, including Mademoiselle. I'm wearing an L.A. Colors, hot pink neon on my toes. As always, great video Kelli.
I am really impressed by the quality for the price. I don't love the formula as much as OPI, but I'm also much more forgiving of less expensive brands haha.
I have the same pet peeve with “gel like” polishes. Either it’s a regular polish or it’s a gel polish .
Yeah they're just tricking people haha
Gel like means it has a the shine that gels go
I love LA Colors! They are my favorite polish brand, because they have such a wide range of colors and are super affordable!
I'm really looking forward to trying more of them!
Thanks for reviewing polishes available at the dollar store, that's great! So far two shades from this brand impressed me, #542, "Cocktail" a really nice pink based glitter. It looks so pretty in the sunlight especially and as an accent nail. You can use it as a topper or sponge/multiple coats for full opacity. #517, "In The Nude", a sheer well nude lol that's perfect for French manis with one coat. Thanks again!
Feel better!
Ooh thanks for sharing your faves!
The colors are so gorgeous especially in the pink/orange range.
So glad you like them!
I really like LA Colors ! I use an old Orly Fx brush when I paint with any polishes with bad brushes ( old revlons,Essie's and zoya's ).
Oh that's a really smart idea. They have great brushes.
Ohhh great idea I have an Orly and China Glaze maybe I could use those
I love to combine an audio book with a physical book. So you can listen in the car and read at home with your eyes. It feels decadent. Best wishes on your recovery. I love your swatch videos and I watch all of them. :)
I've heard that's a great combo. Maybe I could train myself that way! And thank you so much for your well wishes, Hannah!
Hey Kelli, hope everything is well with you. How are you feeling? I'd love to hear an update. 🌹
Hey Edit! Things are going well 😄 I just posted an update on the community page on my channel!
@@KelliMarissa I'll check it, thank you! 🐞
Thank you for doing a review on a cheap drugstore brand! I am not a huge fan of LA colors, mainly because of their brushes and formulas. BUT, I will say I love their "color last" collection. The brushes are easier to handle. My absolute favorite shade, which is my absolute favorite #1 pink of all time that I've been dying to have but could never find anywhere, is "Forever"(CNP12). 💗💓
Oh thanks for sharing! I haven't tried those ones. But I want to use more LA Colors!
Great tip abou the gel polishes and see through bottles!! Thanks Kelli!
Happy to help :)
I don't like audiobooks either. Also LA colors are only 98 cents where I live! 😁 I've found a couple of really pretty shades with great formula.
That's an awesome deal!
Hi Kelli - I listen to audiobooks while doing housework (cooking, laundry etc.). It makes the work more bearable. I also listen to fall asleep. But I agree with you that I hate having to rewind to find my spot again. It’s frustrating but I like that I don’t have to drive to the library every 3 weeks to return books. I hope you’re doing well!
Yeah I feel very lucky that I can walk to my library haha! But you should look into the app Libby. It's an online library. You can borrow e books and audiobooks! You just need a library card.
Truly love the way you say pastel. I have never heard some pronounce paw - still before I don't hate it.
Haha I'm glad you like it!
What brand are the pastels in the background? Top row of the rack?!
Victoria Lyle same ones she’s reviewing. She does that with every review. Puts them at the top.
Lol that's these polishes!
Kelli Marissa oh wonderful 😭😂
I’m so happy you like the formula I have used la colors since I’ve started painting my nails
They're sooooo good!
Chill out, breezy and zen and vanilla latte are my favorites!
Gorgeous picks!
Love this video! La colors is one of my favorite brands, hope to see more of them on your channel!!
I'll definitely be doing more!!
I like the regular la colors nail polish (I have somewhat a of a small collection of them) The gel polish I really don't get much, but now I will bc the colors look amazing. Happy to hear your surgery went well, and looking gorgeous as always Kelli 💖💖💖💖💖
I haven't tried their regular ones! I'll keep an eye out. Thank you so much for your kind words! 💜💜💜
Kelli Marissa Good to know and no problem Kelli ❤️❤️❤️❤️😄😄😄
I was gifted quite a few of these from my mom. I typically use them for my toddlers nails. Or for a soft fill in color on a nail stamp
How long do you let your nails dry before putting on another coat?
I want to try these because I love the shades, but the regular la colors polishes absolutely will not stay on - even w sticky base coat and top coat- is this formula any better? The normal ones chip /pop off in less than a day...
I love audiobooks!!! I love regular books too! I like to listen when I'm painting my nails or doing the dishes or driving. I found that ever since I had kids I just don't have the dedicated reading time. But, that being said, I enjoy non fiction audio more. I also enjoy short stories. I dunno why. And I've been meaning to ask you what is it about that cuccio base that u love so much? I may want to try it. Does it dry quickly?
I like it almost solely because of how quickly it dries hahaha. It's perfect for quick manicures.
@@KelliMarissa yes. That's why I like the opi natural nail BC. It's dries instantly and slightly tacky. I even use it for a tacky base for reverse stamping.
i don’t mind if they’re branded as gel-like, but idk what does that mean: they last a little longer?
H&M has a collection of gel-like polishes; they all are in an opaque bottle and they’re two steps: the color and the top coat that also comes in an opaque bottle... could you try those? they specify that they don’t need UV light.
i once bought a LA Color nail polish; can’t remember the name but it was branded like something mermaid or unicorn so i HAD to have it. i didn’t like it because it chipped before 24 hours. maybe they’ve improved the formula, but i would love to know how those wore on you!
I didn't even know h&m had polishes! I'll look into it!
Do you think these would work well for pastel ombre??
Oooooh, the self-leveling of the polish is fascinating to see.
Edit: Really loving Lucky ♧♧♡♧♧ and Chill Out is a close second ♤♤♡♤♤
Yeah that was definitely the best part of this brand! Sooo smooth.
Loved the neons!! 😆 I'm the same with audiobooks, can't focus on them and do something else at the same time 😢
Yeah I feel like I may as well just read it haha!
Can’t believe you’re still uploading new videos while recovering! Hope you’re doing well!
(Yep, aware Kelli told us she would be, but it’s still mild blowing!)
Sharna West recovering from what? Just found her channel a few days ago and don’t know what’s happened to her
Haha! I gotta do something while I'm laying around :P Glad you're enjoying!
(Bea - I had to get abdominal surgery!)
Kelli Marissa oh... i hope everything went great!!
"Wherever you can find them, you can find them." 🤣 I love the LA Colors that I own. Great swatches as always!
Never listened to an audio book because I like physical books. I've thought that maybe it would be a good idea while driving but afraid it might put me to sleep.
Yeah I feel like I can't focus when I'm driving! Lol!
I love this nail product line and I've never thought it was a gel polish maybe because i double checked and read the whole label. I know often we don't do that at least I don't.
I have several of these polishes but haven't used them yet. If nothing else, those bottles are cute and look good on your shelf!🤗
As far as books go, I am just like you!! I will READ a big any form, but I can not do audio books!! Before arthritis kicked my butt I used to crochet ALL THE TIME! I got to the point that I could sit and crochet and read a book at the same time. My sister kept trying to tell me that I would just love audiobooks so I could listen and crochet. Nope! I would never know what was going in the story and if lose track in my crocheting. Hope you are feeling better each day! Love ya 💜
Oh man I couldn't imagine reading a physical book while crocheting haha! I'd be all twisted up!
@@KelliMarissa hahaha! Oh Sweetie, my Mom had a cricket hook I'm my hands and taught me to do that before I even started kindergarten! And my Dad taught me home to play cribbage around the same time. I still have the first hook she gave me (she passed away 25 years ago) and I have the cribbage board my dad got when he went in the Navy right after hubby school. It's hand tooled leather and filled l folds up and snaps so it could be in his pocket along with a tiny deck of cards! He's still alive but my step mom is a bit of a control freak (and that's being polite) and doesn't believe in playing cards so he have it to me a free years ago! (And now you know more than you cared to about me LoL 🤣). Did you get my DMs I sent thru Instagram? Take care! Keeping you in my prayers! 💜
Omg! Have you seen Cirque Colors Tourmaline yet? Or do you have it in your collection? I saw it for the first time today and I loved it!!!! If you've not tried it I think its definitely worth a try!! Have a great day and love from TN!!
Yes I reviewed it in my latest Cirque video! It's such a beauty!
I just grabbed some of these from h/b yesterday! I used their 20% off code, but next time I know to use yours!
Also, are you going to check out Essie's gorgeous geodes line? I just got those 2 weeks ago and they're very interesting. Holo neutrals that dry down kinda matte. I'm really digging them and find them pretty interesting for a drugstore brand.
I haven't seen the geodes line yet! I wonder if they're available at my CVS. I'll look into them!
LA Colors is my go to brand they have so many colors I would almost bet they are the largest brand color wise and all of their polishes have NEVER failed me they last forever on the shelf mine have never gotten lumpy or thick and I have been collecting LA Colors for over 15 years I adore them!
These colors are so pretty
Thank you so much for how much you teach us.
I've never gone for this brand because they're so small and I thought they looked really cheap, but after seeing your swatches, I may give them a chance.
I felt that way too until I tried them haha!
i got 5 of these polishes a few months ago (they were 5 for 10$ at walmart) and they never dried. i waited hours for them to dry, and they just never did! and also the top coat bubbled really badly. my mom and sister used them too to see if it did they same thing on them too, and it did. i wonder what the issue is lol
Hmm, bubbling is usually due to the temperature of the room you're in, but I haven't tried this top coat so I can't be sure! I usually prefer to use a quick dry top coat so the layers underneath can dry and set fully - you should try that and see if it helps the polishes perform better!!
Ooo these are pretty! I’ve never tried this brand before. Hope your recovery is going well Kelli!!
Thanks for the well wishes Molly! Things are going well :)
OH MY WORD I AM ALL ABOUT THIS COLLECTION, I NEEEEED THIS IN MY LIFE
Haha it's so good and affordable!
Is there a topcoat you love that doesn’t make the color underneath darker??
Hey Marissa, I enjoy the Cuccio high gloss top coat!
Kelli Marissa does it still make the polish a shade darker?
I like to call these my one-day, one-dollar polishes because they chip quickly (usually by day 2) but they're only a dollar at my local $1 store so they're perfect for a quick, cheap mani that doesn't need to last. They're also really to apply with their easy-to-control formula (and like Kelli said, the shine!). Their greens, yellows & blues ARE strainers tho so definitely use good base coat if that's something you care about.
Haha that's a good way to describe them. I haven't tested for wear but honestly as someone who changes their mani at least twice a week I'm ok with it haha!
Oh my God yes about the audiobooks!!! And same! I like to go back and forth in books while reading too! I honestly thought I could never read anything other than physical books but my lovely friends gifted me a Kindle for my birthday and I have to say, it's quite easy to read on it. The screen is gentle on the eyes and the size makes it comfortable to read (can't tell you how many times I've had to put down books like LOTR because they are so massive and my weak weak arms get tired 🙈)
I do enjoy e-books but I haven't taken the plunge on an e-reader yet! I just enjoy the free-ness of using library books Lol! Plus they have apps where you can borrow e-books so if I want to lug a big one around I can just do that! Not as good of a selection though.
Lol Kelly, you are with audio books like so many men watching tv: it helps them fall asleep. 😂
Haha!
Thank you for Telling me and explaining it Because I just bought me Some LA. Colors Gel Polish yesterday. I Got in The Color Jet Black.
Recent but firm subscriber here, can you do a test of some drugstore top/base coats/ clear polishes in general. I haven't found a good quick drying one that self levels well
Hey, I will definitely be doing a video of my favorite drugstore and salon base and top coats! Hopefully that'll help!!
What are you wearing on your nail in this video? That yellow color! Love it 😊
It's Picture Polish Korma!! Such a pretty mustard shade.
I listen to audiobooks while I'm doing chores/gaming/other stuff that's takes more physical effort than mental. It helps to find a book that's light, action packed, and has a good reader
Maybe I should try one I've already read haha
For the price, you cant beat it - especially if youre a beginner and want to really experiment with art. Wet N Wild is another inexpensive brand that I love.
Totally agree with you! I also love sinful Colors.
So glad you reviewed these. Besides simplynailogical, who really doesn’t review, you’re the only nail channel I watch. Where I live they’re “dollar store” polish. NO I’m not saying anything is wrong with that! But I worried about the quality. So now I have new polishes to get! (I’ve got three book apps in my phone!)
They're definitely worth checking out! I understand the hesitation haha sometimes it's hard to know if a product is cheap or if it's worth it!
I usually do not buy "Gel Like" polishes on principle. I dont like the idea of them tricking people into buying. But now that I have seen the colors on real nails I would buy some of these. LA colors is one of my go to polishes. Thanks for swatching!
I just got tricked but luckily it was just 2 bottles. I was tempted to buy more for the price but something told me not to. Now I'm glad!
omg i has no idea about the gel thing! wow nail polish 101 over here. u learn a new thing everyday
Haha happy to help!
Day glow and lucky were sooo beautiful colours😍😍
Agreed!
My all time favorite brand of polishes is Bettina. Have you tried their brand. You can only get it in Puerto Rico, certain parts of Florida and online. Love their smoothe formula and great colors. Would love to see some swatches. Hope you have a speedy recovery. ❤
Ive actually never heard of that brand! I'll definitely look into it :)
Your gel polish spiel ... does it apply to the sally Hansen Miracle Gel polish??
YES lol. So frustrating. But they have an irresistible formula so I keep using them haha! And I'll keep using these even though they're totally misleading.
I’ve used Day Glow with the white underneath and it’s sooo bright, it’s amazing!!!
Oh that's good to know!!
I'm impressed with this brand of nail polishes. Thanks for doing this tutorial. 🙂✌️👍
Glad you enjoyed!!
Thanks for doing a Swatch on La color polish. I've been wondering about that brand, because I do like gel polishes. I am gonna start trying that brand . Thanks Kelli!
The shine they give is awesome!
I'm so glad you enjoyed!
Hi gorgeous! The turquoise was my favorite. Do you know a good fast drying top coat that doesn't chip? It's so annoying to spend time doing my nails 💅, and they chip the same day ugh! I use LA Colors a lot, and I like them. You should NOT feel like a nerd because you're reading! Do what you love, and don't worry about what others think. You're a smart, talented beautiful woman. I hope you are feeling better. Love ❤️ you.
Haha you are so sweet! I think Seche Vite and Cuccio glossy top coat are great options. Love you too!
GIRL!!! It took me so long to train my brain to listen to audiobooks! I used to have a 2-hour commute each way and had no other option but to listen to audiobooks. I used to be a physical book/kindle person but now I *LOVE* audible and have listened to SO MANY more books than I’ve physically read in the last few years ( I haven’t picked up a physical book in probably 3 years....grad school killed my love of reading) Listening comprehension and reading are two very different skills and use different parts of your brain. You can definitely build those skills up through practice though! What I did was I listened to a couple books that I’ve read several times before. I figured I already knew the story and didn’t need to pay *that* much attention. Gradually I got better at *listening* and paying attention and branched off to new books and even new genres. I don’t think I have the patience to sit and read anymore. I have to do so much research and reading for work that I just don’t enjoy it as much as I used to :( But I love my audiobooks and couldn’t do without them!
Yeah I feel like my brain definitely needs training haha. Maybe I should start with something I know and love and see how it goes. I just hate how slow it is to get through an audio book tooN
Kelli Marissa Lol that’s true too.... it does take longer than just reading... but I found that I could actually enjoy the story more with audiobooks. When I read, I tended to focus on the page at hand, and often had to re-read or go back. But with audiobooks, it’s easier to enjoy the story because it’s all one long segment... idk there’s just something primordial about sitting and listening to a great story for a couple hours! Don’t know if you’re a Stephen King fan but if you are, I highly recommend the Dark Tower series on audible. That’s how I started because I’ve read all of those books probably 7-8 times before I listened to them. There’s two guys who narrate them but both are really good. The Harry Potter books on audible are good too! I listen to them pretty frequently!
I'm the same with reading! I tried listening to The Odyssey right before class cus I didn't read the nights before and BOY WAS IT HARD. >_< I feel the need to have the physical copy for an note taking or highlighting (in my notebook) and process every sentence.
Haha yes I need to read the sentence to process it!
I've never tried LA Colors, but I will definitely check these out. I completely agree with you about audiobooks. I don't think that you absorb the information the same way as when you read. Thanks for the video. Hope you're doing well!
I'm so glad you enjoyed! Recovery is going well, thank you for your well wishes 😄
I bought 5 bottles of this line and I have done my nails almost 3 weeks ago,it's long lasting no chipping or dullness and I wash dishes with Scotts scouring pads...anywhoo jazzy is my favorite of the all the colors I bought... Definitely picking up the vanilla latte color u shared next time I go to Walmart...
Ooh I'm glad to hear they lasted so long for you!!
Have you ever tested LA Girls they sell for around the same price as LA Colours and have pretty colours too but didn't know if the formulation was the same
I didn't realize it was two different brands hahaha!
Do you need the UV lamp for these ones?
I agree! The only way I have made audiobooks work is with nonfiction books. Even if the book is sincerely interesting I have the HARDEST time getting through nonfiction so i will put it on while i clean or do something. But I will occasionally fade out mentally so audios don't work for fiction or things with a story that I need to follow.
Also I would love to hear more book recommendations!!
Honestly I have a hard time getting through nonfiction either way LOL!
I love LA Colors polishes. Around here the regular ones are a dollar and the "gel like" ones are two dollars. There are some metallic ones in the "gel" range I wan to try because the one-dollar silver they have is a great one-coater. Not all the shades are great of course but It's nice to be able to get a polish fix at that kind of price point.
Oh that's an awesome price! Yeah I'm definitely more forgiving of the inexpensive brands haha. These ones were really nice!
LA is one of my favorite cheaper brands I love there Mermaid and Unicorn collection I can't wait to get some of these colors! Also I was super curious if you could swatch Paris Hilton nail polish I saw them at Burkes outlet and didn't know if they were worth the price?
I didn't even know she made nail polish haha!! I'll look for them.
@@KelliMarissa same I didn't either till I saw them in an outlet they wanted 10.00 for a set but I had never tried or heard anything about them so I was kinda iffy about buying them
I came to look for this review because I've used all sorts of nail polishes, but usually high end and mid. This was my first time buying a $1.98 polish. And it was literally-- literally-- the best polish I've ever used. I manicured myself a WEEK ago and it has barely even chipped. The staying power is unmatched for my nails. I'm legitimately in shock and wanted to see if other people liked these as much as me 😂 they're not just good for the price, they're good in general.
I'm glad to hear you had such a great experience with them! I've heard mixed reviews about the wear time but they do pretty well on me 😄
I have a long commute to work, and I find that audiobooks help the time go by quicker. It all depends on the narrator, though. There are some that keep you engaged to the point where you drive around just so you can keep ‘reading’. ❤️❤️
Haha! I wish I could listen while I drive. But I've only tried it a few times and I couldn't focus on the road so I had to turn them off.
I have 'Aquatic' & 'Honor,' I can't find the other 3 or 4 I own-my daughters probably have them, but not my Sinful Colors Haha! Nail art with these I'd do, what's that layered technique with see-through ones? I can't get on board with audio either, but I'm old & a nerd & I love the smell of libraries & especially books. Thanks for sharing & have a great day today!
Maybe a jelly sandwich! Fun way to use sheer polishes 😄 I do love going to the library, I try to go at least every two weeks or so!
Aahhh learned something new today!! Never new that they have to be cured and in black bottle!
Happy to help! It's such a pet peeve of mine when companies say they're gel when they're just regular polish haha!
Hi..Great job showing all those colors..l do like the blue ones..as always ❤ watching you! xoxo 💐
I'm so glad you enjoyed 😄
Wow!! These collection is so good 🤩🤩🤩 Neons were a bit sheer and disappointing but all the others I love 😍😍❤️❤️
(Was always curious what the new set of polish bottles were 😅😅😅)
I'm glad you enjoyed them!
I'm with you! I absolutely have to the book in my hands. I drive my family nuts because I take one with me everywhere! 😂
It's like watching tv but with your imagination! Best hobby ever.
Kelli, I have 2 or 3 of their polishes and they have been great. I think mine are black and red or maroon. I picked them up long ago at Walmart cheap. Anyhow yet another great video. Thank you. 💅
PS get well soon, your in my prayers and good thoughts.
Ooh I want to try their black! And thank you so much 😄
Have you seen the brands Target has lately? Defy & Inspire is one. And Ella & Mila is another. Would be curious to see swatches if you were interested in getting any of them.
Oh I don't have either of those brands! I'll keep an eye out.
Could you try live live polish? I would love to hear your opinion on the brand. Love you ❤️
I'll check them out!!
Thank you!
I don't think I've ever seen someone review this brand. Thank you! I've passed by this display countless times, writing them off as garbage. But also, here in Canada, they're pretty pricey for a drugstore brand coming in at around $6-7 when compared to say Sinful Colours at $2
Nice review! I see this brand as a possible replacement for Sinful Colors since those are so difficult to find recently.
Definitely a great price point!
Wow! I’ll have to give LA Colors another try.. that Mademoiselle shade was so classy! Also.. you’re the cutest Kelli! Totally agree about the audio books lol if I want someone to read to me, then I’ll just ask for a bedtime story. 🤣
Haha thanks Christy! I never thought about it that way but it is kinda odd to be read to (and not by your parent or your child. Lol)
I heard a glossy taco.... 😉😉 Love, Love, Love!!
I love physical books, however, audio books got me through The Development of the Novel class that I took. We read 15 novels in 15 weeks. I would read the book while listening to the audiobook. It saved me. That class was hard core academia, read, write, test for every novel. And then you have your other classes... I loved it!!
Oh man that sounds like a challenge! It's smart to have the audio book while you read along!
@@KelliMarissa Good lord, it was. 😳
@@KelliMarissa it worked well too. I used that technique with my English learners in my classroom.
These are the only nail polishes I buy and use , I use two coats and they last and don't chip , any other nail polishes chip the same day for me.
You should try the L.A colors color last polishes. They are really opaque and that have some beautiful metallics in that line
Ooh I'll check them out!
When i let my nails grow i might get some of their regular line. I loved ur rant. I hope ur getting better. And thank u!!!!🌼💜🌼✌🏻
Haha glad you enjoyed!! Every day I'm getting better 😄
These r all super pretty I hope that we could see some nail art with it. I think they would look super nice as like a tie dye design
I'll definitely be doing nail art!
I love nil polish! I use them EVERY friday night, Sat and Sun. I remove them every Sunday because mon-fri work doesn't allow me to wear them. I used to wear 1 color every week back in college!!!
Wait why ☹️☹️ what's your job
Oh man it's totally worth getting a weekend of pretty colors though!
@@rooski6355 im a chemist; i work at a testing lab
@@KelliMarissa I LOVE how you reply to our comments!!!!!!
Such lovely colors. Never tried this brand...will try them soon. Thanks so much!
Glad you enjoyed!