Barry M • Nail Paint • Polishes
(48 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 4.3 |
| Would buy this product again. | 93% |
| Package Quality | 4.2 |
| Price | 1.9 |
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lac66 on 4/27/2013 8:02:00 AM more reviews by lac66
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium Eyes: Blue
I am literally addicted to these! If I want a nail polish I just go to the mall and buy a Barry M one. They have soooo many colours to choose from.
They have -
- Just colours
- Sparkle
- Effects
- Gelly
I would have every single one if i could! xxx
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*TOP REVIEWER* mitzigaynor15 on 4/17/2013 10:57:00 AM more reviews by mitzigaynor15
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
My only Barry M polish is Indigo but that is soon to change, This has become my go-to polish when I don't know what else to use to polish my nails. Indigo applies like a dream and wears like iron. I read some comments about Barry M. polishes not drying properly but I've never had a problem. Indigo could be a one coater but I prefer the look of two thin coats. I let the first coat dry for about 10 minutes before applying the second coat and then I immediately apply a quick dry top coat such as Orly In a Snap and I've had no problem with the polish staying wet. Another less expensive alternative is NYC Grand Central Station which is actually a clear quick dry polish but maybe nail experts use it as a quick dry top coat and it works beautifully, and the price point is fantastic. I will be looking to purchase a few more Barry M polishes for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. In my opinion, this is the best polish out there for the money.
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prettypollyperkins on 4/17/2013 9:29:00 AM more reviews by prettypollyperkins
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Olive Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I very rarely get positive comments on my short, neat nails but wearing Barry M Coral for a few days changed all that... It's a lovely shade - sometimes it looks orangey red, other times more pink. A definite repeat purchase for the summer months.
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05tayloj on 4/15/2013 12:21:00 PM more reviews by 05tayloj
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Red Eyes: Hazel
Barry M nail polishes are a good nail polish if you want to save some money. They have a great range of colours and a variety of different types of polishes with different effects. My main dislike for them however is the fact they take such a long time to dry and even when you think they're completely dry they can still smudge very easily, I can leave my nails for half an hour to dry or longer whilst I am watching a few episodes of Friends and when I am finished they can still be slightly gooey. If you're looking for an okay polish with loads of colours and don't mind waiting for them to dry, then this is the range for you, but if you're like me and get frustrated, then invest in some higher end brands.
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*TOP REVIEWER* One1Cherry on 3/27/2013 6:51:00 PM more reviews by One1Cherry
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Fine Eyes: Brown
I have this in nude, its a love sheer milky pink. Applies well, not streaky, looks like Opi's bubble bath. Lovely
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Senikxy on 3/25/2013 3:19:00 PM more reviews by Senikxy
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Red Eyes: Green
This is cheap and long lasting! So many colour's to choose from! Think I will only use these now as used other brands before like orly and opi and not as long lasting as Barry M :)
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BeautyAddict62 on 1/30/2013 12:54:00 PM more reviews by BeautyAddict62
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green
I have about five Barry M nail paints and they are lovely colours but oh my gosh it takes hours and hours to dry! I only put on ONE coat and it would not dry. I got so frustrated that I took the varnish off.
Good: Nice colours, great price, doesn't chip when you finally get it to dry
Bad: Takes a ridiculously long time to dry, smudges very easily, does stain nails if you don't use a base coat.
If you are going to use Barry M nail paint, I would recommend purchasing a nail dry spray or oil to speed up the drying process.
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robertmugabe on 1/23/2013 5:58:00 PM more reviews by robertmugabe
Age: 19-24 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
Pros:
Good colour range
Cheap
Cons:
Stains your nails and turns them yellow
Chips easily
Peels really easily
Overrated
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missmelodya on 9/3/2012 8:51:00 PM more reviews by missmelodya
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Hazel
have this in both navy (#292) & mint green (#304)
pros:
both shades are true to what you see in the bottle, though navy required 2 coats and mint 3 for opaqueness.
in my experience this varnish does not chip easily. being lazy i never use a base or top coat - despite this barry m nail paint stays in place with no signs of wear for several days. i got 6 full days of housecleaning, dishwashing, hand crafting, and baking out of barry m nail paint before anything resembling a chip appeared. when it did, it was localised at the tips which was easy to repaint. the varnish has not bubbled or peeled when i have applied it correctly.
these retailed at £2.99, which for the quality and shade range on offer is a bargain.
the glass bottle seems quite sturdy; during application i find the brush very easy to use as it fans just enough to cover the nail without compromising control or accuracy.
cons:
simply a matter of personal preference, but i do find that barry m nail paints take ages to dry. we are talking a minimum of 2 hours. if quick dry time is a dealbreaker for you, you may wish to give this brand a miss.
final impressions: i was reluctant but barry m nail paint has won me over. the formula is fantastic, and the range is easy to both find and afford here in the uk.
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IsItBecauseImNotWhite on 8/16/2012 9:16:00 PM more reviews by IsItBecauseImNotWhite
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Dry, Medium Brown, Neutral Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
just got brought a packkk for doing well in my a levels, they look sooo beautful. they dont crack as easily as othe polishes, barry m is soso beautiful aswell
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Vadzy on 8/1/2012 5:52:00 AM more reviews by Vadzy
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Olive, Warm Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
Barry M nail polish was the first nail polish I ever bought and I have continued to buy it ever since. Its around £3 for a bottle and they have a massive range of colours to choose from. They are up to date with trends, loving the pastel range right now, and they have some amazing glitter polishes. They don't dry out quickly and have a great consistency. One lippie off however because some of the shades are a bit sheer (strawberry icecream) which do require 3-4 coats for full opacity. But my favourite colours are Raspberry Red, Bright Red, Mushroom and mint green. Everyone should buy those colours because they are so beautiful, you won't regret it!
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ohsailor on 7/23/2012 7:35:00 AM more reviews by ohsailor
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair Hair: Brunette, Kinky, Medium Eyes: Blue
I love Barry M nail paints. They have an amazing range of products that are very trend-led (I adore their pastel shades at the moment) but they also have a great variety of more standard, classic favourites (Mushroom is a lovely example of a winter-y neutral)
They are a good price so I can buy a few without feeling guilty! They also last for a long time - I have several that have last years and the shades are still wearable and not outdated at all.
They do take a while to dry but I find this to be the case with even apparently "fast dry" polishes.
They apply well, the colour is consistent and I enjoy painting my nails with Barry M as I know I will love the final outcome.
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RhiannaAngel on 6/30/2012 4:55:00 AM more reviews by RhiannaAngel
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Medium Brown, Warm Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium Eyes: Brown
I'm a massive fan of Barry M nail varnishes! They come in a range of colours and are very affordable. They last long although take a little while to dry. Overall it's fab!
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xLivingDeadGirlx on 5/28/2012 12:47:00 PM more reviews by xLivingDeadGirlx
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool Hair: Other, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Other
Barry M offers a fantastic range of colours at great value! The paint glides on easily and the pot doesn't dry out quickly. The reason I didn't give this the highest rating is because I find that it chips pretty easily.
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missconcealiality on 4/6/2012 1:09:00 PM more reviews by missconcealiality
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Kinky, Medium Eyes: Blue
Love the colour range, and goes on thick so no need for 2 coats, inexpensive and doesn't smell really strongly. Does take a little while to dry but not much longer than other polishes.
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SarahOliver on 4/6/2012 11:51:00 AM more reviews by SarahOliver
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium Eyes: Green
I loove Barry M nail varnishes, the colour range is fab and they frequently bring out new colours for the seasons! They are only about £2.99 so really affordable and great quality for the price, these are the only brand of nail varnish I buy now, because the price and quality equal such good value for money that I cant resist them! All of the pastel shades are beautiful and as summer is coming I will be stocking up some more, they don't streak which is great but I do have to apply 2 coats generally! Well worth the money!
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*TOP REVIEWER* madeupmary on 4/4/2012 7:17:00 PM more reviews by madeupmary
Age: 25-29 Skin: Very Dry, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Grey
Love the colour range, but all of them take too long to dry!
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bellaw13 on 2/24/2012 12:10:00 PM more reviews by bellaw13
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Red Eyes: Grey
Nail paint is such an annoying product, Ilove absolutely everything about it, from the staying power, to the immense colour range apart from one thing. HOw long does this stuff take to dry, even partially. Once i finished putting it on just before watching At worlds end ( pirates of the caribbean 3 - veery long) and i lightly touched it to check if it was drt after wards and it completely ruined the nail, Takes me an entire evening t put it on. So am always wary of it. Apart from that, i love it, just wish brry m would fix this.
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maxmommy2 on 1/24/2012 7:27:00 AM more reviews by maxmommy2
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I'm really impressed! This applies amazingly well, maybe even better than China Glaze. Even the pastels go on streak-free and shiny, which is hard to find. There are millions of colours and they always quickly copy the more expensive new season shades that Chanel, etc. put out. I've never been that into nail polish but these looks so nice that I will be buying lots more of these in fun colours for spring.
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watercute on 1/16/2012 1:35:00 PM more reviews by watercute
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green
Love this nail polish, I won a hell of a lot of colours of it. Really nice application, doesn't chip very easily. Good range of colours and amazing for the price.