Latest Barry M News
12th May, 2011
Check Out Jessie J’s Leopard-Print Two-Tone Nails
Trust Jessie J to nail not one, but two summer trends in one with her two-tone colour-pop nails, complete with leopard-print detail. Jessie J tweeted this pic just before her gig in Cannes Film Festival 2011 and we have serious nail envy. Get the look by painting half the nail in Barry M Berry Ice Cream Nail Paint, £2.99, and the other half in their Turquoise shade, £2.99. Finish off with Models Own WAH Black, £6, to paint on your leopard spots – the trick is to not be too neat. Add a slick of topcoat to make your retro print last longer and voilà – an instant nail update Jessie J would be proud of! GP
See all the latest pictures from Cannes Film Festival 2011 here.
11th November, 2010
Beauty Tried And Tested: The Best Blue Eyeshadows
Don't want to spend your hard-earned cash on a lacklustre product? Then LOOK's very own Beauty Editor Sophie Beresiner and LOOK reader Sarah Wright are here to help, as they've searched the high street to put four electric blue eyeshadows to the test...
Beauty Editor: Loose powder can be a little tricky to apply but it’s great for building up to a really bold colour. Create a sultry feline eye by flicking it out at the edges. Sarah: I liked the slightly lighter tone of this shadow. It looked really pretty the more it wore in and I was still sporting it at 6pm after a whole day at work. Beauty Score: 4/5
- Shu Uemura Pressed Eye Shadow in Me Blue, £14.50
Beauty Editor: They don’t get any more intense than this metallic shade! Your go-to shadow for creating a sexy smoky eye for an ultra-sophisticated look.
Sarah: I loved the texture of this one. Not too dry and didn’t crease like other shadows can. Also, I could apply a light layer and wear it in the daytime too. Beauty Score: 5/5
- MAC Eye Shadow in Atlantic Blue, £11
Beauty Editor: It takes a good few layers for this shadow to make it really pop but once it’s on, it’s virtually budge-proof and the matte finish makes it bang on trend.
Sarah: I used this like an eyeliner, which made it more suitable for the daytime. It really made my eyes stand out and looked great with a couple of coats of mascara. Beauty Score: 3/5
- Stargazer Glitter Eye Dust in 102, £3
Beauty Editor: Wow. This one’s your party shadow. High in pigment and full of glitter – wall flowers need not apply! Keep it for the evening though, it’s a bit much for the office!
Sarah: I found this really messy to apply and when I first opened it, it went everywhere. However, it was a really fun, bold colour that I would definitely wear on a night out. Beauty Score: 2/5
14th October, 2010
Beauty Tried And Tested: The Best Translucent Powders
Want to know what the best translucent powders are before you buy? LOOK is here to help... This week, our very own Beauty Editor Sophie Beresiner and LOOK reader Elinor McCue have put four to the test.
Beauty Editor: "I dusted this on over my tinted moisturiser in the morning and it kept my skin matte all day but still looked natural. A good everyday staple." Elinor: "This had a really fine, smooth texture. The powder was quite light but it lasted for the majority of the day. Amazing quality for such a cheap price." Beauty Score: 4/5
- Rimmel Silky Loose Face Powder, £6.99 in 001 Translucent, £6.99
Beauty Editor: "I found this quite tricky to apply and it didn’t look very even on my skin. It kept me shine free all day though, so it's great for oily skin types." Elinor: "I liked that this came with a useful applicator but I found the texture of the powder clumpy and it didn’t sit on my skin." Beauty Score: 2/5
- MAC Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder, £17
Beauty Editor: "Once you get over the initial weirdness of putting white powder on, this product is brilliant. Completely transparent and gave my skin a beautiful finish." Elinor: "I loved this product. It reduced any shine and gave my skin a healthy glow. It lasted throughout a girls’ night out and I didn't have to keep retouching every five minutes!" Beauty Score: 5/5
- Barry M Translucent Face Powder, £5.95
Beauty Editor: "The perfect product if you want a good coverage but make sure you tap off the excess powder before applying to stop it looking cakey." Elinor: "I ended up wearing more of this than I wanted because there was no powder tray, which meant that some product was wasted. It had a smooth and silky texture but was a bit on the thick side." Beauty Score: 3/5
20th April, 2010
Beauty Tried And Tested: The Best Candy Nail Polish
Beauty Tried And Tested: The Best Candy Nail Polish Want to know what the best candy-coloured nail polishes are on the high street? LOOK is here to help... this week our very own Beauty Editor Sophie Beresiner and LOOK reader Jessica Joseph have put a selection to the test...
- Barry M Nail Paint in Pink Flamingo, £2.95
Beauty Editor: “I loved this coral shade. It went with everything I wore and was virtually invincible. Rock it with a matching lip for the ultimate colour pop.” Jessica: “This needed two coats to make the colour stand out. My favourite colour of the bunch and definitely in my suitcase for summer holidays.” Beauty score: 5/5
- Stargazer Nail Polish in 222, £2
Beauty Editor: “I’m a bit lilac-obsessed at the moment and this one’s going in my collection right now. Spot on for spring and it even looked cool when it chipped a bit.” Jessica: “This gave an even finish, but it took a while to dry properly. I really liked the colour, so I’d definitely wear it again.” Beauty score: 4/5
- Models Own Nail Polish in Lemon Meringue, £5
Beauty Editor: “Yellow is always a hit with me and this creamy shade is on the money for 2010’s pastel super-trend. Give it an extra coat for a smoother finish.” Jessica: “This went on easily, but I found it hard to get an even finish. I was impressed at how fast it dried and I really liked the unusual lemon colour.” Beauty score: 3/5
- Nails Inc Nail Polish in Spring Mews, £10.50
Beauty Editor: “This one’s just blue enough to stop it looking witchy and I only needed one coat. Best for dark skintones though, I’m not sure I got away with it.” Jessica: “I found this a little gloopy to put on, but it did dry within minutes. The colour turned out just as it looks in the bottle and it was very hardwearing.” Beauty score: 2/5
18th January, 2010
Get A 15% Discount On Barry M Cosmetics
What: Get a 15% discount on all Barry M cosmetics - for LOOK readers only!
Where: barrym.com When: The discount runs for one day only - today, Monday 18th January 2010, to midnight. Info: Add the code LOOK15 when you get to the checkout.
8th October, 2009
Nail wars! Chanel's Jade vs Barry M's Spring Green
Nail wars! Chanel's Jade vs Barry M's Spring Green
08 October 2009
Written By: Isabelle O'Carroll
Chanel's Jade polish caused a sensation on the catwalk last fashion week and it's finally getting a release. But there's a rival on the block...
Chanel's Jade nail polish is this season's must-have shade. A refined shade of green, it had the blogosphere going wild when it appeared on the Fall 09 runway in February.
Hot on its heels is Barry M's Spring Green, a similar verdant shade for a fraction of the price. Both shades are definitely, unabashedly, green but neither of them are too flashy or gaudy. Give green a try!
