L.A. Colors

Jul 20, 2012

Julianne J.

What do you guys think of L.A. Colors cosmetics? Anything outstanding? I'm always looking to expand my collection, especially with more affordable options.

Jul 20, 2012

Elizabeth G.

In my opinion, there are better options available for a decent price.
If you're looking for eyeshadow you could try a 120 palette from Ebay, you get 120 eyeshadows ranging from neutral to bright, shimmery, matte, and the like. It's great if you're just looking to expand your collection.

Jul 20, 2012

Julianne J.

I would love those- but I have the Sephora Studio Blockbuster from xmas 2011 with 96 eye shadows similar to the b and h and costal scents palettes. Just wondering if Prestige, L.A. Colors and the like are worth getting.

Jul 21, 2012

Julie S.

i love the l.a. colors when you first buy them but after awhile the shadows really fade and lose shimmer which makes me sad but the bronzer is super amazing and the lose glitter power. so i use vasiline to make them pop and stay. but i think their prob better options out there as for shadow. love thier nail polish too

Jul 21, 2012

Callie K.

Ehh I've tried there shadows there not pigmented at all, elf is very cheap and target sells
It ! Try elf products if you can(: good luck !!

Jul 21, 2012

Latoya B.

If your looking for lots of shadows and palates for quality and good price bh cosmetics they you cans find them on amazon and their website 

Jul 23, 2012

Lauren D.

I would avoid anything from LA Colors except their nail polish. My go to white is from them and it's pretty phenominal

Jul 23, 2012

Vanessa L.

Their lipsticks are pretty good...super moisturizing and not dry. I think they are better than Wet N Wild and NYX because those formulas are very dry and they seem to crack unless you wear chapstick. I actually got a couple L.A. lipsticks today...let me know if you want swatches. They are only $1.

Jul 23, 2012

Julianne J.

Thank you, lovelies!

Jul 23, 2012

Danie D.

dont do it thery are too flacky. Your beter off with b&h cosmetic or coastal scents

Jul 25, 2012

Ally M.

I've just recently tried a few products by this brand;
Loose glitter:
I have the white. I like it to add a little bit of shimmer to the inner corner of my eye, and even as a highlight on top of my cheekbones. I really like the effect it gives overall, although, I will say the design of the container is a bit odd.
Lipstick:
I found the perfect vibrant purple color I've been looking for, and not only is it super moisturizing but it also had very surprising staying power.
Jumbo eye pencil:
I have the white one, and used as a base for eyeshadow. It did a decent job at making the pigments stay in place for an extended time, although the smell of this scares me. It just seems like chemicals or something. Also, it's pretty messy it doesn't glide on too smoothly. The consistency is almost like a pastel.

I hope this was helpful! I second some of the other girls in saying e.l.f and coastal scents make some great products for super affordable prices!

Jul 25, 2012

Victoria V.

I love their eye-shadows they are so pigmented. My favorite from them so far is the Darling pallet. 

Jul 25, 2012

Julianne J.

Thank you. I love my elf shimmering facial whips and warm 32 eye shadow palette, as well as one of their cheapie bronzing brushes, among other things. I have had plenty of misses, though. I want more stuff, of course! I have my eye on their five for five bucks set of lip glosses ( a buck per gloss) at Walgreens but will hold off for now because I have a lot of new lip products I need to delve in to. Apparently they keep them on shelves until they sell out, and my local Walgreens looks pretty stocked. I have been wanting those big e/s palettes for years but I got a HUGE blockbuster set from Sephora with all the same matte, shimmer, colorful and nude/natural shades and I suspect they all get their shadows from the same wholesale/ bulk sources, so I can't imagine my Sephora ones could be any different. Does that stop me from wanting them? Hell no! Plus B and H pop ups keep telling me they are having major sales! Also, Stila is discontinuing/ getting rid of some products and they are slashing/reducing smudgepots/etc. Try something from Stila, for cheap! I'm pretty happy with my lip glazes I got at Sephora from their value bins for 12 bucks, me thinks. Thanks for the input! I assumed L.A. Colors would have some/mostly crappy stuff. <3

Jul 25, 2012

Jacqueline R.

All the L.A Colors shadows I've tried are nice. The single shadows are pretty large and they're CHEAP (Dollar Tree has them). Also, I like them because they're completely matte and they're pigmented enough for me. I wouldn't get the foundation. Lip products seem okay. 

Jul 28, 2012

Julianne J.

I've written all these lovely suggestions down on an index card- thank you Beauties, for the help! <3