In appreciation of Barry M...

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BooBooGlass · 13/05/2011 16:38

God I love it. I am 27 and thought it was for teenagers but I bought a haul of stuff from Boots while it was on 3 for 2. I am seriously impressed. I am olive skinned with dark hair and always feel a complete tool in lipstick, but the coral shade is perfect and the same coloured gloss on top is good too. It looks orange in the tube, which is pretty horrific, but looks totally natural when it's on. I got some bright pink polish for my toes and a soft brown eye pencil too and it's all so good and cheap. I've bought the dazzle dust before for nights out, but I might start using it for everyday too. I can't be the only one who loves a bit of Barry? Are the mascaras any good? I got a crappy one from 17 for free and am kicking myself for not getting my usual No 7 one.

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AnyFucker · 13/05/2011 16:42

I luuuurve Barry M nail varnishes

they are fab

haven't tried any make up (yet)

Pinkjenny · 13/05/2011 16:46

The nail varnishes are surprisingly hardy, and I like them a lot. Unlike this MAC one I'm wearing today, which is chipped already and looks awful.

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BooBooGlass · 13/05/2011 16:56

Yep, I'm a hideous person as soon as Spring hits and wear flip flops every day, and nail polish usually lasts a few hours. My Barry M stuff's been on for a week and I'll only remove it tomorrow to change the colour. It's still good as new.

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BulletWithAName · 13/05/2011 17:19

Barry M nail varnishes are brilliant, as is their lip paint- I swear by it!

HaughtyChuckle · 13/05/2011 19:03

dazzle dust a god send.

sharbie · 13/05/2011 19:10

we have a make up end of line style shop in town that does barry m - most stuff £1 a time.you have reminded me i must go again and stock up

iEmbarassedMyself · 13/05/2011 19:12

no no no
the two Barry M polishes I have are awful, they're streaky no matter what I do and needs at least 4 coats to be solid colour.

I bought a few dazzle dusts when I was skimping on the mac pigments, and they're lovely

slovenlydotcom · 13/05/2011 19:13

I thought thie was a thread about Barry Manilow

pink4ever · 13/05/2011 19:58

Another vote for Barry M here. I like the eye pencils and also the lipgloss.Have been tempted by the dazzle dust before but was worried it wouldnt have staying power?.

rubyslippers · 13/05/2011 20:01

Love the dazzle dusts - worn them for years

Their nail polishes are excellent (not loving their shatter top coat thingie tho)

Lip glosses are brilliant

Mascaras are fine - coloured ones have a good colour IME

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