My Nail Polish Collection: Barry M

I've decided to create a series of posts about my (ridiculously huge) nail polish collection. So, I'm going to begin with my Barry M Nail Paints. I have 34 altogether! I just can't seem to help myself, every time I go into Boots or Superdrug I just have to buy more! They're so affordable at either £2.99 or £3.99 a bottle, how can you not?! Even better if there's a 3 for 2 offer on! So here goes..

'Lets start at the very beginning. A very good place to start.' - Original (Block) Nail Paints
These are the simple colours from Barry M.

 

Colours from top to bottom, left to right: Emerald Green, Teal, Mint Green, Berry Ice Cream, Bright Purple, Vivid Purple, Indigo, Cobalt Blue, Grey, Lemon Ice Cream, Peach Melba, Pink Flamingo, Lusky Mauve, Raspberry and Shocking Pink. (I did used to have 'Pink Ice Cream' (?) but I ran out, oops!)
I love Mint Green, Berry Ice Cream, Cobalt Blue and Peach Melba for the Summer months. Vivid Purple and Raspberry are the perfect colours for winter time! However, I definitely wouldn't recommend buying Lusky Mauve, in the shop it looked lovely with all the bright lighting but when I tried it, my nails just came out a murky brown colour. Huge disappointment!

Second Mini Collection - Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paints.
The most brilliant Nail Polishes I've tried in a long time! The formulation is amazing!

 

I can't actually believe I've only got 4 colours of this! (Must buy more!!)

Colours left to right: Satsuma, Guava, Watermelon and Blueberry.

These nail paints are becoming a cult must-have in the beauty world and EVERYONE is getting them! Most people seem to have bought the Blueberry colour or the lilac shade that's available, but my ultimate favourite has got to be the Guava shade. It makes my tan look even darker and I got so many compliments when I wore it! The picture doesn't quite show the true colour of the Watermelon shade, which is what I think of as an ivy/forest green. Perfect for winter!



Part Three of My Obsession Collection - Barry M Nail Effects

The more 'out there' part of my whole nail varnish collection! Obviously I bought the crackle effect bottle (as did every girl in the UK) which I loved to pieces! I then bought the gold version thinking it would make a lovely top coat, but I couldn't have been more wrong. It come appears as a dirty (not glittery) yellow and doesn't even seem to 'crackle'. I also purchased the crocodile effects bottle in black, but that had similar effects to the gold and ended up in the bin. Yet another disappointment was the Textured Nail Effects in 'Atlantic Road', this polish just doesn't look right even when freshly applied, and chips almost instantly. My boyfriend hates the feeling so much, he won't hold my hand if I have this on. So definitely a no no. On to brighter notes, the silver foil effects is brilliant (even better with a silver glitter top coat) as is the Silvery Lilac, which looks on your nails just as it looks in the bottle (far right). Finally the Chameleon Colour Change nail effects are also exactly as you expect. The concept still baffles me though.

The last but certainly not least - Barry M Nail Paints GLITTER COLLECTION!!
My favourite ever! (Maybe because I've always been a bit obsessed with anything that sparkles)

 

Colours from top to bottom: Rose Quartz Glitter, Diamond Glitter, Yellow Topaz Glitter, Black Multi Glitter, Silver Glitter, Pink Silver Glitter, Copper and Red Glitter.

The first five are more top coat type glitters where as the other can be used as a block colour or as a top coat. The Diamond Glitter and Yellow Topaz Glitter and by far my favourites! I've never seen such nice glitter polish in all my life, I always get so many compliments when I wear it! I've been sent off to the shop to buy more of this for people because as soon as they see it, they want it for themselves. The other colours are all also absolutely brilliant, I especially love the red glitter over a bright red base! It's my staple nail varnish for Christmas!

 

 

 

So, there you have it. That is all of my Barry M polishes with a couple of reviews chucked in there to! Let me know which ones you have and would recommend!

All these polishes can be found at Boots or Superdrug, in most stores or online! Look out for those 3 for 2 offers for the best bargains!

 

A

 

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Glossybox July 2013: Box Opening and First Impressions

So, today my fourth Glossybox was delivered and I was even more excited after missing the June box. I have been away quite a bit for the past month so I missed most of the hints about this box (which I loved). Sometimes I just prefer a full on surprise! One tip-off I did see however, was a preview of the box. Now, don't get me wrong, I think it's nice and something different is always worth getting excited about. But, the box pattern just didn't hit it off with me personally. But enough of the drag.. and on with the important stuff. INSIDE!

 

This month's theme was 'Seaside Splash' and is about transforming into the 'ultimate beach babe' with their 'current summer must-haves'. (Hence the seaside packaging)

Product One: Alterna Haircare, Baamboo Style Boho Waves Tousled Texture Mist

25ml Bottle worth £4.60 (Full size 125ml, £23)

With this theme, a texturizing spray was inevitable. True to Glossybox's word, texturising sprays are brilliant to use in summer! I love to use mine when my hair is freshly washed to make it easier to style, or second day hair to really re-invent your 'do. I am excited to see how this works on my hair, though I must admit I'm pretty addicted to using my Charles Worthington, Style Setter Salt Spray 200ml (Boots, £6.99). This product will have to really impress me, in order for me to go out and purchase the full size product. Get it here.

Product Two: Anatomicals, Spray Misty For Me Facial Spritz

Full size product worth £6

As soon as I saw this product I was ecstatic and could not wait to try it out! I'm currently using the Anatomicals, We Never Forget A Face, Memorably Good Daily Moisturiser (ASOS, £4), and am loving how it works on my skin!  I've also never really used a facial mist before, but as soon as I spritzed it on my face I loved it! It was thirty degrees outside at the time and WOW did it feel good! As for the long-term benefits I'm not sure yet, but this will definitely be a staple in my handbag throughout Summer from now-on. For stockists search on www.anatomicals.net

Product Three: Coola Organic Suncare Collection, Coola Classic Face SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturiser

7ml Tube worth £3.64 (Full Size 50ml, £25.99)

This month's 'not so wow' product for me. Yes, suncream is a necessity for summer. Yes, I should use it every day. But.. I'm ashamed to say I honestly don't, especially face suncream. I find that it just sits on my face and feels like it is suffocating my skin. I did try the product, and it does smell completely divine but its just not for me. It certainly didn't excite me all that much. However, I did pass it on to my mum who was rather happy at finding a product to use on her face, 'without ridiculously high SPF like all the others'. So we will see how she gets on with it. Though with the full size costing £25.99, I highly doubt she will want to re-purchase it.

Product Four: Sleek Makeup, Pout Paint

2x 8ml Tubes worth £9.98

At first I was really pleased to see something from Sleek in this month's box, as I've wanted to try out some of their products for a while now. However, as I read the back of the tubes I realised that they're meant to be lip stains. Every other stain I have used has worsened my already dry as a bone lips so this made me a bit wary. But, I am sat here wearing the 'Lava' (orange) colour as I type and I am pretty impressed so far. My lips feel sufficiently moisturised and I've got lips which aren't glossy but aren't matte. Just the right texture for my liking. I'm not sure how wearable these colours (I also received 'Pinkini') will be on their own (They're rather bright and I'm a bit of a wuss) but according to my information booklet, they can be mixed to 'create your own unique shade'. So I'm definitely looking forward to trying that out more! Find it at Superdrug.

Product Five: Ciate London, Paint Pot

Full size product worth £9

The colour I was sent (The Glossip) is absolutely gorgeous and I can't wait to see how the colour comes out on my nails, seeing. It is definitely on my to-do list for tonight! I do already own a few Ciate nail polishes so I know how well they live up to the brand hype, and who can resist those cute bows on the bottles? Definitely a must for any nail polish loving girl!

So altogether I do really love this month's Glosssybox and it totalled £33.22! Absolutely amazing! I already can't wait for my next one to arrive!

 

A

 

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