Review: Barry M Coconut Infusion A16 Releases

When Barry M release new polishes you all know that they'll appear here at some point. And when they released their new Autumn shades for the Coconut Infusion Range, it was the quickest I'd ever parted with my money.

There are six shades in total for their Autumn range but I only picked up four. These were the colours that stood out to me the most. From left to right there is Storm (dark grey), Oasis (dark purple), Boardwalk (greyish purple) and Island Fever (dark red). The other two shades were more neutral paler shades that were very similar to several other shades I own.

These shades are perfect for the upcoming colder months. Storm being a dark grey shade makes a perfect alternative to black nails as does Oasis. Sometimes black polishes can be a bit too much but these darker shades are dark and seasonal whilst still holding a bit of colour. Island Fever is a perfect red shade for Christmas and topped with a bit of red glitter will create the perfect festive nail look.

If you don't know the premise of these polishes I'll give you a quick run down. They're infused with both Coconut Oil and Water to hydrate and protect the nail whilst wearing them. They discourage the use of a base coat with these as it allows the infusion to penetrate the nail deeper without the barrier between them. But don't worry, none of the shades will stain the nails and easily come off with normal acetone formula nail polish remover.

One of my favourite things about these polishes are the brushes. Instead of being thin and hard to use like the old Barry M polishes these have a flat square ended brush which coats the nail in one go. Not only does this make them more precise it makes painting your nails quicker. They also don't take very long to dry on the nails so smudging them between coats is very unlikely. I would advise though doing two coats for all of the shades not because the formula is thin or streaky but because it gives a really nice depth to the colour. However if you're in a rush then you could get away with just one coat.

If you're looking for some new seasonal nail shades then I highly recommend checking these releases out. They're good for the nail, right on trend and don't break the bank either.

My Top 5 Barry M Polishes For Autumn

When September hits it's not only my lip colours that get darker. My nails join the party as well and I say goodbye to bright colours and welcome in the dark shades and more interesting neutral shades.

Gelly Hi Shine Polish in Almond: This is my ultimate neutral favourite. It has a bit of brown in it, a bit of grey and even a bit of blue. It is a brilliant dupe for Nails Inc's polish in Porchester Square. It's Gelly formula means it slightly thicker than other polishes but it means that it's opaque in one coat and has a high shine finish when it dries. One coat would work well but I'd advise two coats just to make sure there aren't any streaky patches.

Gelly Hi Shine Polish in Paprika: This is one of the more interesting shades I like to bring out during the autumn. It's almost a burnt orange colour which reminds me a lot of pumpkins. It's the same formula as Almond but needs two coats as it can be streaky. It has the same high shine finish and is harder to chip than some of the other Barry M formula's.

Speedy Quick Dry Polish in Pit Stop: This is more a blue toned grey shade which is thinner in formula than the others. Two coats is definitely needed to make this pop on the nails and appear opaque. This part of their Speedy Quick Dry range which comes with a square flat brush and rapid drying formula. It makes doing your nails so quick and because it's a rapid dry polish you don't have to worry too much about smudging whilst you wait for it to dry.

Sunset Daylight Curing Polish in Dark Side of The Shroom: This a play on the normal neutral nail. It's a grey toned purple shade that does have a brown undertone running through it. It has a thick formula which means you can get away with one coat. It comes with it's very own top coat which will cure the polish and make it harder, so essentially making it harder to chip. Plus once this is introduced to natural or artificial light it sticks to the nail better and bends with the nail as well.

Sunset Daylight Curing Polish in Vengenance is Wine: This is the darkest shade I'll pull out for Autumn. It's a deep red wine shade that can look purple in lights and even brown in others. It's another one that needs to be paired with it's special top coat and won't chip as easily as others. Two coats are definitely needed as this can be a little patchy or streaky after one coat. It makes a great alternative to black polish.

Review: Barry M Midnight Gelly Polishes

When Barry M releases a new collection I know I'm just going to need it in my collection. And I was right about their latest release. The Midnight Gelly collection is a range of four polishes that in my opinion are meant to look black in some lights and their actual colour in others.

The four shades in the range are perfect for autumn/winter and I know I'm going to get a lot of wear out of these colours. There is Black Currant, a very dark purple. Black Pistachio, a very interesting green shade. Black Grape, a dark navy shade and Black Cherry, a brown toned red.

My favourite thing about these polishes isn't the formula or the finish. It's the brush. Barry M have redesigned the brush so it's no longer that very thin brush that barely coated your nail to one of the wider flat brushes that can actually cover my nails in one go.

However I am really impressed with both the formula and the finish. As I expected with these, they are a thicker consistency that means they are opaque in one coat. All except Black Pistachio which can look streaky on the nails after one coat. I'd advise doing two coats on all the shades anyway as I find this gives a bit more depth to the colour and gives them a nice shiny finish. Another thing I would advise is a base coat, I have tried these on my bare nails and they didn't stain but I wouldn't risk it.

When it comes to finish, these are another set of Gelly's that don't let you down. Once dry they have a stunning shine which is only enhanced further once a top coat is added. I can find the shine to be decieving though. The Gelly Polishes have a fair amount of shine no matter if they've just been applied or if they are completely dry and sometimes that shine can be deceiving and leads to smudging. I found this happened with all four shades in this range and I smudged a few nails as they had a dry shine instead of a newly applied/still wet shine.

Overall I really really like these polishes. They're right up my street colour wise, they have a newly designed brush and they give off that expected shine when dry. I do wish that they would dry a bit quicker though but apart from that I would highly recommend checking these out when you're next at a Barry M stand. Especially if you've got a Halloween party coming up soon.

Have any of you tried these? Did you like them? Or did you not? Let me know in the comments.

Review: Barry M Daylight Curing Autumn Releases

When it comes to nail polish releases there is only one brand I care for. And said brand didn't disappoint. If you've been reading my blog for a while now then you'll know my number one go to nail brand is Barry M. They never fail to deliever brilliant ranges of polish every season. And this Autumnal release doesn't disappoint either.

The new Daylight Curing Nail Paints are exactly the kind of colours I look for in an Autumn nail. There are four shades in the collection but only three of them jumped out at me. The shades I picked up are Vengance is Wine, Plum On Baby and Dark Side of The Shroom. My favourite of the three is Dark Side Of The Shroom, a dirty mauve shade that screams neutral nails with twist. Vengance is Wine is also a nice shade but I find that the darker shades are slightly harder to work with when applying them.

I've tried the original Daylight Curing Shades and wasn't very impressed with them but with these new releases I am. It's as if they've changed the formula so that the shades are more opaque and take less coats to apply. Dark Side of The Shroom whilst my favourite shade was the one I found to chip the quickest, I'm not sure if it's because my job is very hands on or if it was the formula but I also found this with the paler shades in the original releases.

After trying Dark Side of The Shroom I was prepared to be disappointed by the other shades as well. However Vengance is Wine completely changed my opinion and I can already tell I'm going to get a lot of wear out of it. I put Vengance is Wine on last Tuesday and it's only just started chipping as I write this post on Sunday. I'm amazed, usually my nails only last about two days before chipping but this has managed to last five days and only chipped now. As I said before I'm not sure if it's because they've changed the formula but I'm very impressed by the lasting power of this shade. Let's just hope Plum On Baby gives me the same result.

If you're looking for a new Autumn Nail Polish or just a massive fan of Barry M, I highly recommend checking these out. It can be a faff having to buy the seperate top coat but once you've got it, you're free to buy as many of the colours as you want. I'm looking forward to seeing what future shades the Daylight Curing Range releases.

Have you tried these? What did you think? Did you like them or not? Let me know in the comments.

Review: Barry M Speedy Quick Dry Autumn Nail Polishes

Every year I find myself counting down til September 1st when I can break out all my dark Autumnal nail polishes. Don't get me wrong I love pastels and brights and the majority of my collection is varying shades of greige but I do love a good dark nail. And that's where Barry M's latest Autumn Releases step in.

I already love the Speedy Quick Dry Nail Polishes, the wide brush making application a dream and the drying time satisfying the impatient side of me. And these four colours were right up my street.

There are four polishes in this range which is small launch for Barry M, usually they launch six to nine shades. There is Sprint Finish, a stunning berry toned shade that has hints of raspberry. Slip Stream, a bright purple shade which is quite similar to one of their summer launches. Dragster, a dark grey that looks black in some lights. And Dead Heat a bright pillar box red, which to me just screams Christmas.

All four polishes are opaque in one coat but as always I'd advise doing two coats to get the colour to pop. The wide squared ended brush makes applying these polishes a dream as the brush fits perfectly to the nail. The drying time is exactly what it says on the front, Speedy. By the time I've finished painting the last nail on my hand, the first nail is already dry and ready for a second coat. Once dried they have a brilliant shine that can only be enhanced by a top coat. Chipping time on these can depend, I found that they chipped very quickly when I was at work but my job is very hands on and nail polish never lasts but when I wasn't working they lasted a good four to five days before they chipped.

If you're looking for a new Autumnal Nail Polish I highly recommend you check these out. Quick drying, high shine finish and stunning opaque colour, these polishes are perfect for people who want a quick manicure. If I was to recommend two it would be Sprint Finish and Dragster as their both colours I don't have many of in my collection.

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Autumn Nail Edit

So it's hit September and that only means one thing. Hello Autumn! It's time I say goodbye to all the bright and pastel nail polishes and time to say hello to all the neutrals and darker shades that just scream Autumn. In fact this post was actually turning into a neutral nail edit until I dug deeper into my neverending stash.

Barry M Daylight Curing in Dark Side Of The Shroom. 
The first pick for my Autumn Edit is a new autumnal release from Barry M. It's one of their Daylight Curing Nail Paints in the Dark Side Of The Shroom, a beautiful dusky mauve shade. I love this polishes, two coats and you have a really stunning manicure with a brilliant shine. This particular shade is right up my street and is opaque in one coat. It's a beautiful colour and gives a nice twist to neutral nails. I know I'll be wearing this one a lot this Autumn.

Barry M Gelly Hi Shine in Mustard 
The next polish I'm going to be wearing a lot of this autumn is another Barry M Polish. This time its from their Gelly Hi Shine range. This particular one is the shade Mustard and as you can see it's bright yellow. It's not a shade I'll be wearing on my fingers but I love to wear it on my toes to brighten them up at this time of the year. Two coars of this and you have a beautiful opaque finish with a shine to die for. I highly recommend checking out the other shades in Barry M's Autumn 14 Range.

Tanya Burr Cosmetics in Penguin Chick
This is a new addition to my collection. Penguin Chick is a beautiful dark grey shade that has a slight khaki undertone in some lights. I've tried some of Tanya Burr's nail polishes before and I wasn't too keen on the brush but this new release from her has a new brush and painting my nails was so much easier. Two coats was enough to give a opaque non streaky finish and even before top coat had a brilliant shine. I'm definitely going to be picking some more colours when I'm near a Tanya Burr stand.

Rimmel 60 Seconds in Rita Rouge
This next polish is one that I don't wear as often as I should but am going to make more of an effort this Autumn to wear. This is deep red shade with hints of purple. I do advise a base coat under this  as it will stain. One coat gives you a good pop of colour but I always add another to make sure it's not streaky and to add depth to the colour as well. It really does what it says on the front and is dry in 60 seconds so it makes doing your nails ten times easier.

Kate Moss For Rimmel In Bewitch
This is one of two dark green shades I love for Autumn/Winter. A deep emerald shade this is another colour that requires a base coat underneath but that layer between the nail and colour really helps the polish apply nicer. Yet again two coats of this gives a great depth of colour and gives a nice shine but I recommend a top coat for adding even more. The brush on this polish is probably my favourite, shorter than some and wider it covers the entire nail in one swipe. As with the 60 Seconds polish this dries quickly and makes doing your nails ultra quick and easy.

Are any of these your Autumn Edit? Do you have any recommendations of what I could add to my Autumn Edit? Let me know in the comments.