Thursday 22 January 2015

Barry M Glitterati Collection Swatches and Review


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This collection is LONG overdue to make an appearance on my blog. I actually swatched these very soon after receiving them, but then I did something I've never done before - lost all the images. I'm not sure how I did it, but I was absolutely livid! It really put me off going back to them, because even if the second set are as good as the first, it'll never seem that way to me. I finally bit the bullet though and here they are - the Barry M Glitterati collection!

The Glitterati collection consists of 6 colourful glitters, and what makes them stand out to me is they aren't glitter toppers, so they can be worn alone (the market is flooded with glitter toppers, but not so many of these!) they also have sparkly holo glitter running through too, making them extra special!

The formula is a bit thick and gets gloopy on the brush quite quickly, so I'd recommend giving the bottle a good shake between coats. Each one needs 2-3 coats depending on how thickly you apply, but if you prefer you could layer 1 coat over a matching creme. I much prefer the jelly effect of using them alone, though! They dry slightly gritty so a good top coat will smooth them over.

Catwalk Queen is a seafoam-green glitter mix with holographic sparkle. Very mermaid-y! I've used 3 coats plus top coat.

Barry M Catwalk Queen

Barry M Catwalk Queen

Starlet is a rose-pink glitter mix with holo sparkle. I've used 3 coats plus top coat

Barry M Starlet

Barry M Starlet

VIP is an oean-blue glitter mix with holo sparkle. I've used 3 coats plus top coat

Barry M VIP

Barry M VIP

Rockstar is a black glitter mix with holo sparkle. I love this one because the different colours in the glitter really stand out! I've used 3 coats plus top coat

Barry M Rockstar

Barry M Rockstar

Socialite is a bright pink glitter mix with holo sparkle. I've used 3 coats plus top coat

Barry M Socialite

Barry M Socialite

Lastly, Fashion Icon is a purple glitter mix with holo sparkle. This one is my favourite so I've included a couple of extra pictures! I've used 3 coats plus top coat

Barry M Fashion Icon

Barry M Fashion Icon

Barry M Fashion Icon

Barry M Fashion Icon

These pack a seriously sparkly punch and as much as I do love a glitter topper, I always prefer a glitter that can be worn alone!

My picks: Fashion Icon, Catwalk Queen and Rockstar

Availability

- Available from Barrym.com, Superdrug (in store and online) and Nail Polish Direct

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19 comments

  1. I also prefer glitters than can be worn alone so these seem great. Thank you for the swatches, as always. Your double work paid off, though I can only imagine the frustration.

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  2. I adore the look of these, I keep wanting to pick some up but taking it off again would be awful!
    ELEANORMAES

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  3. I'm the same taking more photos they don't look as good. Love the colours


    Danielle Mac

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  4. These are really awesome - great polish and great pix!

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  5. Gorgeous collection.. My favourite is catwalk queen

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  6. Beautiful, I'd like to try a few of these :-)

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  7. They look gorgeous! Thank you for taking more pics! I got three of these for Christmas and now I can't wait to try them!

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  8. Ooh these are so pretty! I think Rockstar is my favourite! Was removing the glitter polishes difficult? :)

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    1. About the same as any other glitter, so not easy! Easy if you use a peel off base coat though ;)

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  9. As per usual Barry M delivers some stunning looking polishes; I really like the pink! I'm going to invest in a peel off base coat before I buy anymore glitters though because without one they're an absolute pain to get off!

    Jade x

    Girl Up North | UK Lifestyle Blog

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  10. I've eyed these up quite a bit in the shops and I have thought about picking them up... But I don't need anymore polish. :P

    They all remind me of a mermaid. ^_^

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  11. I have to agree on the glitter polishes. I prefer the ones that are packed densly enough to be worn alone. I recently bought Rockstar, but I have not worn it, yet. I am surprised you used three coats, because at least in the bottle it looks like it's packed with glitter and I was hoping to get away with two coats.

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  12. Wowwww, beautiful swatches!! So mermaidy

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  13. OMG they are amazingggg! Love the green and the purple ones!!!

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  14. Great review and agree - much prefer a glitter polish than toppers. Have Fashion Icon and love it! Bought VIP today and popped it on over my teal polish just to test it out and it's gorgeous - recommend it. Rockstar is next on my list - love the way the colours show up in it!

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