Barry M Reviews

Many of us know and love the glorious brand that has graced the shelves for many years. They have a wide range of products to suit all types of tastes and styles. I fear I have only dipped my toe into the pool of Barry M.

I know I'm slightly exaggerating as there are of course superior brands but then you do pay the superior price.

For a few pounds a pop I feel you can't go wrong with completing your summer look with a Barry M nail polish or lipstick. I don't have a single complaint about their products and would highly recommend them. A few of their products are definitely going in my summer ESSENTIALS.

 

I shall begin with Nail Polish. There are so many that I have bookmarked from their website that I am super excited to try as soon as I can get my hands on them!

The first set is from their Gelly-Hi Shine. I bought these on a day out with Isabelle and we were both very happy with them. They are definitely more durable than most varnishes I have tried however I did need to reapply on small chips after 3 or 4 days-this could be because we are on full revision mode so chipping is a bit more common.

I have 4 of these at the moment in a dark purple 'PLUM 325' ; in a nice bright orange 'PAPAYA 343' ;also in a pastel blue 'BLUEBERRY 338' ; then lastly in a nude colour 'LYCHEE 349' this is by far my favourite it goes with everything and is just so easy to wear. They were around £3 or £4 but I can't quite remember but for the quality you get either way is a total bargin.

 

 The other two I have is just from the original Nail Paint collection. These are very good. They were about £2.99 which is amazing. Just like the Hi Shine they are of a very high standard. I would recommend a base coat with these just to give them a little boost. I would definitely call these a summer must as they are little bottles so perfect for travelling or for a touch-up down the beach if needs be. I got a fairly bright pink 'STRAWBERRY 309' but it does come out a lot more neutral. I do like this as it is perfect as a base for some 'nail arty' things but also with a Matte Top Coat to finish them off. I also got a white as I have seen this around a lot and hadn't yet joined the hype. I think this will be nice in the summer when I've got a bit of a tan going to really make it stand out. Like the pink it is perfect as a base for any cute summer patters. It is 'MATT WHITE 66'. This is a really nice matte colour. I might try it with a glossy top coat to give it a bit of variation but so far so good.

I'm really excited to try their new Silk Nail Effects Nail Paint they have lovely pearly colours. You can check them out and let us know what you think? http://www.barrym.com/products/nails/effects/silk-nail-paint.html

 

Of course the last 2 things are lipstick. My favourite things in the world.

One of these I saw in a video by Carrie Fletcher (ItsWayPastMyBedtime) and I had to try it. Isabelle will tell you how OBSESSED I have become with this lipstick. Initially it is green 'TMLP'. I know-I know. I love to whip that out and watch peoples reactions as they think I'm actually going to give myself green lips. I mean that would be a step too far don't you think? Anyway...It actually changes depending on your PH balance. It only differentiates from person to person it wont be a totally different colour each time you use it. Isabelle glories in telling me each time how much it HASN'T changed(Isn't she funny). There, obviously, isn't a dramatic change between each person but it truly is a lovely colour. It is a deep pink colour and its so cute. I have to say it is THE most long lasting lipstick I have ever had(they both are) and it isn't even in their specification. I have found myself forgetting to take it off and then looking in the mirror the next morning AFTER a shower and it still have bits their. It may not be much but enough.

 The next one is a dark red with pink-y undertones. It is lovely. It is more wintery but I'll find a way to make it work through spring and summer. There is not much to say about it since I wittered away so much about the other one. Again I am very impressed and will definitely buy from their range again. I think the lipsticks were around £3.99? Something like that but that is seriously good value for money!

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Lots of Love as always

Toodle-oo

Izzy

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January Favourites

It's nearing the end of the month so we thought we would do a post, at the end of each month, together reviewing the things we have loved! It can be anything from beauty to music. 

First it is BEAUTY!

I have purchased the Wake Me Up Rimmel Foundation in True Ivory 103.

I was a bit worried as it looks orange in the bottle but it is a perfect match. I have medium skin with rosy patches and it covers really well. If you are prone too oily skin then make sure to cleanse and moisturise your face to first or it will gather around those areas and leave shiny and orange patches.  It has SPF 15 and is very light weight so for days out in spring and summer it will be perfect. 

It is very long lasting and for £6.99 from Boots it is a massive bargain!

I also decided to try the Bourjois Paris Colour Boost chubby crayon. It claims to be waterproof and that it will last up to 10 hours. I'm not sure that is 100% true but it definitely lasts a lot longer than my other lipsticks. The colour is so vibrant but without being too in-your-face. I got 2 quite summery colours but they are still good for winter as they are very moisturising. This is perfect as I suffer with very bad dry lips. I got 04 Peach On The Beach, this is a light baby pink. I couldn't resist trying the coral Orange Punch it isn't too bright but is definitely going to be perfect for summer! They are on special offer at Boots so go get them whilst you can as they are a bit more expensive at around £7.50.

When it comes to hair care Isabelle and I are very fussy. We struggle to get our hair properly volume-ed.  Most products leave my hair feeling all knotty and powered. I decided to purchase the Lóréal Paris Studio Line Txt Volumizing Super Spray. It was only like £3.00 in Superdrug and oh my what a bargain. It does everything it claims too. It leaves my hair properly volumised without having to back-comb it which is not good for it at all. The can is so big i've had it for over a month now, using it nearly every day, and I am no where near finished. If you worry about flat hair then you definitely need this product in your life!

*Passes laptop to Isabelle*

My top favourite  is the Blistex Daily Lip Conditioner, which i personally think is amazing. When i use it i can actually feel it healing my lips and it smells amazing. It gives your lips a really great cool, tingling feeling when you put it on. It also works great anywhere on my face if i have dry patches, making them feel a lot smoother just overnight. Priced at £2.99 from Boots it is quite pricey for the size of the tub, but definitely worth it.

Next up is my Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine nail paint in the shade Blueberry. I first thought that i would try them out as i had seen them recommended on YouTube, saying that they lasted a lot longer than normal nail paint. I then took it to the test but didn't find it that amazing. I guess that it did last a few days longer but you definitely need to put a base coat on underneath. I mainly like it so much because it is the perfect colour for this winter-y season. And from Superdrug it is a great price of  £3.99. 

BODY BUTTERS!

The Soap and Glory Righteous Butter is my [Isabelle] all time favourite moisturiser. It's non-greasy, moisturising and smells so good! Unlike some other Soap and Glory products, I find it is really non-greasy which is really good as it means i don't have to worry about my skin being greasy. It also lasts a really long time. Just one splodge can last the whole leg. The smell is so amazing, even Izzy agrees! For the 50ml tub it is £2.50, and it lasts for a long time, so it's not a bad price.

In my stocking this year I [Izzy] got the yummiest body butter! It is the Pink Macaroon Body Butter from H&M. I don't know how much it was as Santa doesn't leave prices on things, obviously. It can leave your skin a little greasy if you use too much. The packaging is so cute and there is a lot in there, especially since you don't need much! It smells incredible. Neither me or Isabelle can work out what it smells like; it is a kind of fresh fruity smell without being too overpowering or strong. 

Hope you enjoyed! Let us know what your favourites are?

Toodle-oo
Isabelle and Izzy

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My nail varnish experiences

We always hesitate to buy nail varnishes as it can be hard to know what the end result will be. So we thought, why not share our experiences.

To start with, there's Barry M. From my experience, Barry M has been one of the best nail varnishes I have yet used. I think that both the glitter polishes ( pink sapphire and B 251) go extremely well on on top of a purple or a green base, but the goldmine glitter (black and gold) goes best on its own. I most recently tried a Barry M Gelly nail paint in the colour blackberry , as Zoella had recommended them, saying they stayed on for longer than normal nail paints. However I found that they were no different from normal nail paints, unless you put on an extra thick coat as they only stayed without chips for about 2 to 3 days. They are however fantastic value for money as I think they were about £3.99 from Superdrug.

I was surprised at how good the quality of the 2true Crystal nail polish was. I borrowed it from my older sister and was surprised when I looked at the brand name after I had used it, as I expected it to be an expensive one. I find that it looks best as a single nail on the third finger, while the surrounding colour on the other nails is a pale blue.

Another surprise was at the quality of the Primark nail varnish. I found the crackle nail varnish went well on top of any other dark colour and it serperated virtually straight away, however i would recommend using a clear top coat if you don't already.

I bought the angelica nail colour in the shade marshmellow as I wanted a pastal pink for the summer. It was only after I used it that I realised it was a matte effect one. I thought I would hate having no shine but it grew on me and I learnt to like it.

The best nail polish I have come across is Topshop. They are perfect if you need something that will last. They are a little bit more expensive but it is definitely fair pricing considering the quality. They range from £5 to around £6.50.

 I also have 4 Rimmel London lasting finish varnishes (in Tangy Tangerine, Moon Walking, Disco Ball and Azure). They give a good colour with a few coats. However with these I recommend a clear top-coat as they chip within a few days.

I did not, however, enjoy the New York Colour quick dry polishes or the Natural collection nail polishes. The two are very similar and i found that although they lasted around 3-4 days with few chips they are very runny and do not give a pigmented finish, in fact it took 3 or 4 coats to get proper coverage from them.

Isabelle :-)

Toodle-oo

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