Review: Barry M Daylight Curing Nail Paints Spring 16

Just after Barry M released their spring relaases in their Gelly Hi Shine and Speedy Quick Dry Ranges, they released four new shades with in their Daylight Curing range as well. I only picked up two as the other two didn't suit my style. And as I've reviewed the other new releases, I thought it only fair I reviewed these as well.

The two shades I brought are Bug A Blue and Empire State of Mint. One of my favourite things about these polishes are that they are all named after different popular songs. The other two in the range are called Pinking Out Loud and All The Things She Red. As you can see from the bottles, Bug A Blue is a brightish blue shade and Empire State of Mint is a stunning mint shade. They both appealed to me as I'm a big fan of pastel/bright nails from spring onwards, choosing to keep my darker polishes for the colder months.

If you don't know how these polishes work, all you have to do is put two coats of the colour on your nails and then add the special top coat they released. After that the polish is supposed to harden and add shine when it's exposed to daylight. Now I know it sounds very far fetched but it actually does work, especially with colours like these. These polishes come with a flat square ended brush that makes application quicker and the brush covers the nail in one sweep. When the process is explained it does sound quite long winded but because of the brush and the fact that these polishes dry quickly, it takes as long as doing your nails normally would.

You do need two coats of this polish no matter what colour your using but especially with these. As with other pastel shades these are thinner in formula and can go streaky if not applied properly but once the two coats are on, these polishes have a high shine finish and you'll find the colours will attract your attention and other's to your nails.

When it comes to chipping these polishes can last a good three to four days without chipping but if you apply these polishes wrong or you rush it then they can actually peel off before they chip. However patience and attention to detail and they'll give you a stunning manicure that everyone will love.

Have any of you tried these? What did you think of them? Do you like any of the other shades in the range? Let me know in the comments below.

Review: Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Spring Releases

When Barry M releases new polishes you know they're going to make an appearence on this blog. And today it's time for me to share with you the four new Gelly Hi Shine Polishes that have continuously graced my nails since they came out.

As it is their Spring Release, all four colours lean more towards pastel than bright. Perfect for this time of the year. The four shades are Pink Lemonade, Butterscotch Sundae, Acai Smoothie and Cream Soda. Acai Smoothie is the brightest of the four shades and is very similar in shade to Sugar Plum, one of their later releases last year.

Pink Lemonande is probably my favourite shade of the four. It looks quite pink in the bottle but when on the nail it's actually quite muted in tone and has hints of grey in it. Cream Soda isn't too far behind it, it's the perfect shade if you want to give white nails ago but don't want a stark white polish.

When it comes down to formula these are brilliant and one of my favourite formulas from Barry M. Each polish is thicker in consitency than the pastel shades from last year and are opaque in one coat. I'd still recommend two coats just to give the colour a nice depth but you can get away with one coat if you want.

And then comes the most exciting bit about Barry M's latest releases. They've changed the brush. Gone is the piddly little thin brush that takes forever to paint the nail. And in it's place is a nice new thick, square brush that coats the nail in one go. It makes painting the nail so much easier and cuts down on time as well. I like how they fit perfectly to the nail and in one swipe I can paint my nail.

Overall I like all of these colours but if I was to advise you to go for one or two then it would be Cream Soda and Pink Lemonade. They're just the right shade of neutral to pull off with any outfit for any occasion. Formula wise, these dry quick, last well and give a nice gel like finish to the nail. If you're a fan of Barry M, I recommend you give these a go.

Have any of you tried these already? What did you think? What were your favourite shades? Let me know in the comments.

Review: Barry M Speedy Quick Dry Spring Releases

At the beginning of the year, Barry M released not one, not two but four new ranges of nail polishes. The majority of them are new seasonal releases for their most popular formulas and that's what I'm going to show you today.

As they did with the Gelly Hi Shine Polishes, Barry M have released four new Springtime shades. And now having compared the two, both releases are quite simple. Both have several muted shades and one bright shade that stands out from the rest.

The four shades in the range are called Winning Streak, a light beige. In A Flash, a stunning bright peach shade. Personal Best, a brightish purple and Freestyle a dusky mauvey pink. Usually with Barry M Collections, I only like one or two of the shades but with this collection I like the entire range. I do of course have some I wear more than others and in this case it's Freestyle and In A Flash. In A Flash is the perfect transition shade from Winter to Spring as well as Spring to Summer and Freestyle is just the perfect non beige neutral shade.

You do need two coats of this polish to really get the true colour and it also means they don't look patchy or streaky. The formula of these is really nice but you do have to work quickly with them as they really do dry as quickly as you expect them to. However it's easy to work with them as they have a thick square ended brush that covers the nail in one stroke. It makes application so much easier and you don't have to worry about removing any polish like you would with a smaller brush.

I do find though that out of all Barry M's Nail Ranges, these are the quickest to chip. As most of their shades are pastels you do need to add coats to get the colour in the bottle and sometimes it can mean a good two or three coats. And on my nails it means that my nail colour is slightly more raised than normal which unfortunately means I catch them easily and chip them. I've tried several top coats with these polishes and it still doesn't work. That however is my only peeve with these polishes and the Speedy Quick Dry Range.

Overall these polishes are just as good as any other I've tried but I don't think you need these if you have Barry M's Gelly Hi Shine Spring Releases. However if you like the look of the colours but you're not the most patient of people when it comes to doing your nails, then these polishes are right up your street.

Have any of you tried these polishes? Did you like them? Or did you prefer the Gelly Hi Shine instead? Let me know in the comments.