Thursday 4 November 2010

Some New Barry M - Reviews and swatches.

Over on Barry M's Facebook on Tuesday there was a special friends code for 30% off any order - ohh how could I say no!?

If it hasn't been VERY apparent (what with all my posts on the subject) I LOVE lipstick! So it would be wrong for me not to pick one up. I've never used Barry M lipstick before (or Lip Paint as they call it) so as a huge nail polish fan of theirs I decided to try:

The colour I picked up was the first I saw, a new colour named 'Pink Ribbon' , the others I kept seeing were nuts things like Robot Blue and that isn't for me!
£4.25 without discount.

Swatch: first one is two layers, second with only one layer.

Here is it on! It's just a plain simple pink which is nice for those days when I'm not into wearing alot of make-up.
It has good lasting power,  I can certainly see why they are called 'paints'

 I'm a huge nail polish fan, especially Barry M, you can't go wrong it's cheap, it lasts and they have so many to chose from. Recently they bought out the 'effects' nail paint, which the world has gone nuts for (including me) but also 2 new A/W shades - 'Dusky Mauve' and 'Indigo'.

I only picked up one, and the one in question is the 'Dusky Mauve'. Apparently this is a dead ringer for the Chanel 'Particuliere' I got it wrong! Paradoxal! I've not tried the Chanel so can't say but plenty of reviews and bloggers claim it is.

As you can see it has a slightly bruised effect with a hint of mauve shimmer.

My room was so dark it was hard to get a good snap of this so:
Without flash
With flash.
You can kinda see the shimmer, it looks alot more purple in these pics, I'd say it's slightly browner.

Have you used any Barry M lip paints? What colours were good?

x

46 comments :

  1. ive never tried barry m lippaints either haha, loving the look of pink ribbon!, xxx

    ReplyDelete
  2. I've never tried the lip paints before but I'm loving the look of this shade. I may just have to purchase some for myself! Great post.

    ReplyDelete
  3. all i've used is their nail polish, but these look good! i have a couple of MAC lipsticks, but if i need more, i'll def check these out x

    ReplyDelete
  4. i've only got one of the lipsticks, no. 52 which is just a ridiculous pink. i want to try some more though like the lavender & peach which are harder colours to find in other brands. pink ribbon looks lovely though!

    ReplyDelete
  5. I need to get that nail polish! Keep seeing it everywhere. The lipstick looks like it would be really bright but actually isn't, I'm going to keep that colour in mind. I love Barry M but find the site so annoying as the images are so small you can't see the colours properly!
    Thanks for this review :) x

    www.sweetmondayblog.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  6. Lipstick is gorgeous, I love the look of their other new pink/coral one! Swatched it on my hand..but I just own too many (right now..) :) x

    ReplyDelete
  7. I've definitely got to try a Barry M lip paint now! That colour looks positively gorgeous :)

    http://carelesslycutyou.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  8. what a great lipstick !!! looks great on you

    ReplyDelete
  9. Thank you for your kind comment!

    I think that polish looks closer to Chanel's "Paradoxal." You know, the purple-grey one that came out this year?

    I wish Barry M was available in the States. I hear great things about that brand!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Beautiful colors. That lipstick looks amazing on you. I love that simple pink color. Simple not too bright pinks are my favorites.

    ReplyDelete
  11. @Alyse K - your SO right I thought I had it wrong but couldn't remember the name! thankyou!! x

    ReplyDelete
  12. I have never tried any barry m paints because I dont have a clue what shade to get! :( this one looks lovely on you, I mi

    ght be a massive copy cat and buy it ;) mua ha ha! here, youre looking hawt in your glasses miss! what do you need them for? apart for seeing with, doh... I am tv blind, cinema blind, black/white board blind (basically, far-ish away things!) and also reading the metro over peoples shoulder on the train. just cant do it any more without screwing my eyes up and getting a major headache. boy oh boy.

    have a great weekend girlie :) xx

    ReplyDelete
  13. *I might be a...

    Yeah, maybe I should be wearing my specs when I'm on the comp too, cause I clearly cant determine where to separate my paragraphs... ha! :p xx

    ReplyDelete
  14. Haha! You can't beat Pancake Day though :) we've had fireworks in Essex for about a week already... I dread to think what tomorrow will bring!

    http://carelesslycutyou.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  15. I tend to find Barry M nail paints go gloopy after a few months which puts me off. Haven't tried the lipsticks though but I love the one you've got so I might check it out! :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. I have got the coral coloured lip paint, it doesn't really suit me, it's a bit too orange but looks quite nice with a tan x

    ReplyDelete
  17. I love Barry M, that lipstick looks gorgeous on you. X

    ReplyDelete
  18. I love their lip paints! I have the Dolly Pink one, hoping to pick up Peachy Pink soon :) love that shade on you though, it's quite a natural pink too! xx

    ReplyDelete
  19. loving your specs.

    have you done any posts about how you color + style your hair? i'd love to read!

    ps. i clicked robot blue just because i was curious...and i totally bought it haha. I think i might add something practical to the order too, dolly pink looks good!

    xx

    ReplyDelete
  20. Cool blog! GREAT style!
    xoxo,
    MG
    www.mgstylemix.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  21. i'm not a huge make up girl and i tend to stay away from lipstick but that colour is gorgeous! even i'm tempted :) x

    ReplyDelete
  22. thanks for the swatches <3!

    ReplyDelete
  23. I've been looking for a good pink too because I only have beige and red lipsticks!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Ive been looking for a good lipstick pink color i really like this one

    ReplyDelete
  25. I approve this post. Pink lipstick just saves lives in general. What a nice color on you though! So cute :)

    ReplyDelete
  26. The lip paints are gorgeous. I always try wanted to try them, but just never taken the leap because some of the other products look a bit garish. I love the range of colours they have and pink ribbon is just perfect. It seems like a really easy colour to wear!
    x

    ReplyDelete
  27. The lip paint is a perfect natural pink.
    I can never seem to pick the right natural shade, i have to see it on others and ask!

    x

    ReplyDelete
  28. The lippy looks gorgeous on you. I'm a bit of a lipstick novice so it's not something I've tried but I do like something with a bit of staying power. I may try it out!

    ReplyDelete
  29. The lipstick is a lovely colour, I'm not to fond of Barry M Nail polish, but then again I've only tried one haha xxx

    ReplyDelete
  30. ohh that pink does look lovely on you

    ReplyDelete
  31. aw dude, how did I miss this discount? I bloody love Barry M

    ReplyDelete
  32. haha aw thank you, i do love leopard and the smiths. reading this post, im beginning to wish i could wear lisptick! x

    ReplyDelete
  33. that pink looks awesome on you,loving the blog :) xxx

    ReplyDelete
  34. your skin is amaaazing! i wish i had barry m were i lived :(

    ReplyDelete
  35. Ooof, that looks like my kinda pink lipstick. The only lip paint own is the 147 Peachy Pink. I love the colour, but it's a tad drying on the lips. xx

    ReplyDelete
  36. What a pretty color! My goodness, you are too pretty! I love your glasses!

    KF x

    ReplyDelete
  37. YAY for lipstick!! I absolutely love this color on you but then again I think I love every color you put on!
    HAve a great weekend!!

    XX

    ReplyDelete
  38. I am lovin the new colour named Pink Ribbon looks so good on you too! I wish I had all the makeup you do!

    Peace and Love
    Missy
    Check out the zombie makeup I did
    http://throughanindielens.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  39. LOVE THE LIPSTICK COLOR! IT LOOKS GREAT!

    WASHMACH
    www.washmach.com

    ReplyDelete
  40. Great lip color!

    <3
    www.kasiabelhadri.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  41. GAH! I can't believe I missed the 30% off code :S
    I love Barry M stuff - there's such an amazing range of colours! I've got two of the lip paints, I think one's called Coral and the other's called Peachy Pink - they're both lovely colours but I find them quite drying, I always have to wear a lot of lip balm underneath. I do love the Nail Paints though - that Dusky Mauve colour is fab, and it does look like Paradoxal (not that I've actually got it - I'm not spending £16 on a Chanel polish when you can get identical ones for so much cheaper!) xxx

    ReplyDelete
  42. I've never tried Barry M ! It's a British brand yes ? I'm not sure if we can find it in Australia ! Looks very good on you ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  43. I've only ever tried one of their lipsticks and it's a black one, it has great staying power so I might try more.

    Check out my blog, I have a giveaway open!
    http://bespokerose.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete

Related Posts with Thumbnails