Saturday, 25 June 2016

Summer gelly range, Barry M

Aside from all of the political news of recent, it's officially summer now and I can't wait to introduce these babies to you! I ordered all four of these Barry M rose coloured summer shades
from Boots online and they're all so beautiful and compliment each other so well.

I first have to apologise for Pink Lemonade having no label in my photographs! I experienced the frustration of being sent the most scratched and damaged bottles from ordering them online and ended up removing the label as it was scratched beyond recognition. Most of the polishes also chipped somewhat, though I have tried to avoid exposing this in my photos.
Anyone else experienced this? The formula inside is fine but I'm making mental notes to purchase in store in future. They are all lovely for accentuating a tan and the names sound so edible! From left to right, we have Butterscotch Sundae, an ecru caramel beige, Pink Lemonade, a strawberry milk pink with a vintage vibe, Acai Smoothie, a darker lilac pink, and Cream Soda, a milky coconut off white. I used the 2 for £5 offer online, but they retail at £3.99 each.
I've been so impressed with the formula of these! They are so likeable, uber shiny and glossy and look so pretty on the nails, especially juxtaposed with tan skin. They are all pretty easy to apply, although the lighter shades can be streaky and it can be tricky to apply multiple even coats without the polish drying all clumpy and smudgy. My favourite to apply is Acai Smoothie as it instantly goes on so lovely, glossy and opaque and barely needs another coat.
All of the shades seem to have equal longevity and lasted about three to four days before beginning to chip. This only gave me an excuse to try out multiple colour combinations haha!

I'd been growing out my nails specially so it was so nice to treat them to some strawberry ice cream shades! I hope you're not too hurt by the news of the EU results, I'm not sure what to think yet but I'm certain we can pull together in this new age and make it great ♡ I also have a little life update and travel diaries coming soon! Have you tried Barry M polishes? 
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76 comments:

  1. Sharmili Rakhit25 June 2016 at 11:09

    I love all four colors! They're so perfect for summer :) Bummer that they came scratched, but at least it didn't affect the polishes themselves :)

    Mili | Sharmtoaster

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 07:56

      Thanks so much Sharmili! I'm so glad haha, it made me realise that I really do judge a book by its cover, or in this case a polish by its bottle haha :D I was completely wrong! ♡

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  2. Mimi Moon25 June 2016 at 12:35

    Lovely review, I'm you're overall satisfied with the product despite the first frustration :)
    Your blog is so lovely btw! <3

    Micky♡
    Princess From Jupiter 

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 08:02

      Awww how kind, thank you so much Micky! I'm so picky when it comes to packaging for my photos haha xD ♡

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  3. Amy Rose25 June 2016 at 12:53

    These are lovely colours! I don't own anything from Barry M so i might need to go shopping soon!

    Amy x
    amyrosexoxo.blogspot.com

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 08:03

      Thank you so much Amy! I really recommend them, Barry M usually stock every shade you can think of :D ♡

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  4. Becca Fletcher25 June 2016 at 13:45

    I love barry m nail varnish, especially the gelly formula. I have the cream soda shade and its my favourite right now!

    www.beautylifebecca.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 08:04

      Thanks so much Becca! I love the gelly formula too, it makes it so much easier to apply for me :D ooh lovely! ♡

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  5. Anonymous25 June 2016 at 15:14

    Gorgeous colours! I love the Gelly range they do, have you tried any of the Coconut Infusion range? They have some beautiful summer colours too x

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 08:05

      Aw thanks so much! I haven't tried any yet but I've heard so many good things, hopefully I can pick some up nearer my birthday :D ♡

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  6. Wanderlust Girl25 June 2016 at 15:21

    These are all absolutely gorgeous! Even though I'm not the biggest fan of pink, I'm all about that pastel/dusty pinks. Too bad it's really difficult for me to get a hand on anything from Barry M- because if they were more available, I'd probably have everything from all the ranges, haha xx

    http://wanderlustgirl-kb.blogspot.ca

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 08:06

      Thank you so much! I'm really sorry to hear they aren't available, try ebay as I usually go there for products that are less available in my country :D ♡

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  7. Emma Langlands25 June 2016 at 15:40

    these colours look gorgeous!!! xox

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  8. Mad Cherry25 June 2016 at 21:22

    Ooh, these colors look really dainty and sophisticated.

    Jorj | Mad Cherry

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 08:07

      Aw thank you Jorj! I love my vintage pinks :D ♡

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  9. its Jessie and Danni26 June 2016 at 02:52

    Such gorgeous girly colours! I love Barry M nail varnishes x

    ♡ itsjessiejane ♡

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 08:08

      Thank you so much! They all have really lovely formulas, they're really nice to apply :D ♡

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  10. Beth Stokes26 June 2016 at 04:25

    Such pretty colours!

    Beth x

    www.ohsoaugust.com

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  11. aizelnuttt26 June 2016 at 05:31

    All of them are amazing ahh! Now I want my nails painted! Haha

    -Aizel
    //aizelnuttt.blogspot.com

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 08:29

      Aw thanks so much Aizel, haha the formula is so lovely and glossy! ♡

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  12. Jennifer Frank26 June 2016 at 06:38

    These are all the shades I'd immediately be drawn to in the stores, they look so summery and cute! Xx

    Jen / Velvetspring.co.uk

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 09:34

      Thank you so much Jennifer, we both have awesome taste in nail shades haha! :D ♡

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  13. Amy26 June 2016 at 08:13

    These shades are all gorgeous! It's a shame about the damaged bottles, though ♥
    Amy xx

    Little Moon Dragon

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 09:34

      Thanks so much Amy! I was quite gutted because I wanted to photograph them haha xD ♡

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  14. Lizzie ♥26 June 2016 at 08:34

    I'm loving all of these shades! They look perfect for the natural look & for weddings! Can't believe what I'm reading about the damaged bottles though - I had no idea that Barry M were like that!

    Lizzie Bee // mysticthorn.com

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 09:36

      Aw thank you so much Lizzie! Maybe they'd been knocked about in Boots warehouse and they didn't want to put them on the shop floor :( sad but glad the formula is still okay! I've experienced the same with a foundation from there before also ♡

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  15. Helen C26 June 2016 at 08:47

    I like the formula of Barry M gelly polishes and those colours are to die for! I love that they match your blog design too! :-D xx

    Helen | Helens Fashion & Beauty Blog

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 09:41

      Thank you so much Helen, so sweet! Haha I love my vintage pinks too much, I can't stop matching to the theme xD ♡

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  16. look.love.wear26 June 2016 at 10:56

    These look like such nice and minimal colours for the summer- especially like the 'Acai Smoothie'
    Feel free to check out our latest post x
    LOOK LOVE WEAR

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 09:42

      Awww thanks so much, so glad you liked it! :D ♡

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  17. Curls n Cakes26 June 2016 at 13:42

    I love love love Barry M polishes. Especially the Gelly Hi shine ones. The Pink Lemonade looks just like the shade I've been looking for. I'm going to have to pick it up next time I'm in the UK. We don't have Barry M in Sweden :(
    Much love,
    Mona

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 09:49

      Awww Mona, thank you! I'm very sad to hear you don't have it there, try checking on ebay :D I always look on there for cosmetics that aren't as ready available in my country ♡

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  18. Molly Mac26 June 2016 at 13:54

    These colors are so gorgeous; I especially love Pink Lemonade! I've yet to try Barry M polishes, though I always hear such good things about them. Lovely post! xx

    -Moll

    www.mollymac13.blogspot.com

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 09:53

      Thank you so much Molly! So glad you liked it and it's so true, I really recommend them and they are super affordable so I love to pick up many shades at once :D ♡

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  19. Paula Loreti26 June 2016 at 14:56

    Ohh these are such a cute nailpolishes!

    www.blossomikebana.com

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  20. My Life As Marina27 June 2016 at 09:38

    What an amazing post, I adore Barry M for their nailpolishes,they are simply the best. Lots of love, Marina xx

    mylifeasmarinaa.blogspot.com

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 09:55

      Thank you so much Marina, they are really brilliant! Thanks for stopping by :D ♡

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  21. Mollie Quirk27 June 2016 at 11:36

    These polishes are such gorgeous colours, so perfect for this time of the year! I just discovered your blog and ADORE it! Your content is so good and I love your layout! I just followed you and joined as a member too :)

    Lots of love,

    Mollie Quirk from www.theperksofmolliequirk.blogspot.com

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    1. elizabeth29 June 2016 at 09:56

      Awww wow, how kind!! Thanks so much Mollie, I'm so glad you like it and it's lovely to meet you! :D ♡

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  22. Lisa Wiesner27 June 2016 at 12:20

    hey elizabeth great post. love the nail polishes, great for spring and summer!
    thanks for the comment on my blog, I followed you on bloglovin. I would be so happy if you followed back!

    Regards,
    Lisa

    MY BLOG: LSAWSNR |
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    1. elizabeth2 July 2016 at 10:00

      Thank you so much Lisa, so glad you liked it! Awww thank you and of course! :D ♡

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  23. Amy-Anne Williams27 June 2016 at 12:38

    I like all of the colours, they're all so subtle and feminine, and I think they'd pretty much go with anything to add a bit of colour.

    Amy;
    Little Moon Elephant

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    1. elizabeth2 July 2016 at 10:03

      Aw thanks so much Amy! I love that they are gentle, barely there pinks, but are still perfectly opaque :D some that I've bought in the past have turned out on the sheer side! ♡

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  24. Beautilicious D27 June 2016 at 12:53

    Pink Lemonade is my favorite but they are all such a beautiful colors! Love them x :)

    www.beautiliciousd.blogspot.com

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  25. Jess | The Indigo Hours27 June 2016 at 15:18

    I love the Gelly Hi-Shine range, they're such a lovely formula! Cream Soda and Pink Lemonade look like just my shades ♥

    Jess xo | The Indigo Hours

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    1. elizabeth2 July 2016 at 10:05

      Aw thank you Jess! I agree, the formula is so lovely and they go perfect together :D hope you're having a great weekend! ♡

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  26. Ellen Smith27 June 2016 at 15:29

    I really like the shade names of these and they are really cute colours. I think I have one Barry M nail polish which is quite good. I wouldn't mind getting a coral one for summer time. Great offers with boots lately also!

    Ellen,
    http://fishnetsxd.blogspot.ie

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    1. elizabeth2 July 2016 at 10:06

      Haha they sound so delicious, I just want to eat them xD thanks so much Ellen, there have been some lovelies! Definitely shopping in store next time though :D ♡

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  27. chelshea flo27 June 2016 at 21:44

    I agree with you, my favorite one is the Acai Smoothie, but they all look pretty and sweet, although I don't know about this product before, I think it's a good product since you like it :)

    xoxo,

    |CHELSHEAFLO BLOG|
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    1. elizabeth2 July 2016 at 10:07

      Thank you so much Chelshea, I love how they all go together! I'm so glad you liked it :D ♡

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  28. fourcatsplusus28 June 2016 at 01:11

    I love these shades! It's a shame they arrived a bit battered and were streaky to apply but overall they sound very good, four days without chipping would be a miracle for me so I'll have to try these.

    fourcatsplusus.co.uk | Amy x

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    1. elizabeth2 July 2016 at 10:08

      Thanks so much Amy!! I really recommend them, or buying in store over ordering online haha :D ♡

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  29. Laura Macij28 June 2016 at 01:19

    Love the strawberry shades, makes me realize it's super! Great review <3

    http://www.lauramacij.com/2016/06/simply-beautiful-at-claire.html

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    1. elizabeth2 July 2016 at 10:08

      Thanks so much Laura, so glad you liked it! ♡

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  30. Fiona Bernal28 June 2016 at 05:49

    Omg! These are all pretty!! I love the colors. Pastels are really my fave :D

    trulyfionaa.blogspot.com

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    1. elizabeth2 July 2016 at 10:09

      Awww thank you Fiona!! They're my favourite too, especially vintage pastels *heart eyes* :D ♡

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  31. Cattleya28 June 2016 at 09:38

    I love the colors! I always hear so much about Barry M nail polish. I wish we had it here in the States. Lovely post!

    x. Cattleya

    alittlecattleya.com

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    1. elizabeth2 July 2016 at 10:10

      Thanks so much Cattelya! I totally think we should have each others stores haha, I really want a Bath and Body works here in the UK :D ♡

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  32. Dana Nicola28 June 2016 at 16:30

    Love Barry M varnishes but i havent tried the gels, these picks compliment each other so well, i think the coconut one is my fave, theres something about cream/white nails right now!

    Dana
    fashiondew.co.uk

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    1. elizabeth2 July 2016 at 10:12

      Thanks so much Dana, I really recommend the gels as the formula is so glossy and pretty :D I'd love to try the coconut infusion range - in an off white or pink shade of course haha! ♡

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  33. Sarah Xuereb29 June 2016 at 03:53

    The shades are beautiful! I love pastel colours:)

    beautydreamcatcher.blogspot.com

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  34. Erin Niimi-Longhurst29 June 2016 at 05:24

    Such pretty colours! I have this formula in a pale blue, and really love it - these ones might have to make their way into my collection, too!

    Erin xx
    islandbell.co.uk

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    1. elizabeth2 July 2016 at 10:15

      Thank you so much Erin, I'll have the try the pale blue variety, I'm a sucker for pastels haha! ♡

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  35. Kay29 June 2016 at 05:29

    Loving your photos hun, they're so romantic and elegant! :) I've never actually tried Barry M polishes, I usually stick to Essie but these look pretty amazing! x I like the soft shades you picked out, I think they're so feminine and lovely for summer months. <3 Will deffo be checking these out! Thanks for sharing, kisses. x

    Kay
    http://www.shoesandglitter.com/

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    1. elizabeth2 July 2016 at 10:16

      Wow thank you so much Kay! I haven't tried much of Essie but I'd like to :D thanks so much, I love how they all go together, hope you're having a great weekend! ♡

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  36. alittlekiran29 June 2016 at 11:43

    Wow they're all gorgeous! I love Pink Lemonade xxx

    ALittleKiran | Bloglovin

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    1. elizabeth2 July 2016 at 10:17

      Thanks so much Kiran, so glad you liked it! ♡

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  37. P-and-P30 June 2016 at 06:20

    Nice shades. :)
    Would you like to follow each other? Just let me know where (GFC, Twitter) you are following and I follow you back. :)

    P&P style ♡ ☯ ☮ --- DIY --- fashion --- and more --- ☮ ☯ ♡

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  38. Laura2 July 2016 at 08:13

    Ah Barry M do some seriously gorgeous colours! Such a shame about the damaged/ scratched bottle though. (And twice as annoying because you're photographing them)!
    Your blog is so lovely and ethereal looking! I love it :)
    Laura x FloraLooTwo

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  39. Jodetopia3 July 2016 at 03:59

    Oh my what a gorgeous colour selection! I haven't used Barry M nail polishes in years, but this is definitely making me feel like I should give them a try again!

    Jodie @ Jodetopia x

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  40. Eboni Dixon4 July 2016 at 15:28

    Beautiful blog Elizabeth! Thanks for stopping by mine recently. These nail colours are so pretty! Perfect for Summer. I really like Barry M's Gelly ranges :)

    Eb x

    www.eboniivory.blogspot.co.uk

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