The results are in!
Find the CEW 2012 Beauty Awards winners here!
These were announced on Sunday and I was so excited to read the list. Some products I have, some I've been dying to try and I can't wait to get my hands on them! I have also ordered the YOU & Latest in Beauty CEW Beauty Awards 2012 Box and am looking forward to trying out some of the products!
Enjoy!
Em x
Monday 30 April 2012
Barry M Magnetic Nail Paint
A fan of the now slightly dated crackle effect nail paint, which I believe was pioneered by Barry M, (who introduced it to the masses and then sat back while they were overtaken in the colour and variety stakes) I was intrigued by their newer range of magnetic nail paints. The first time I saw them I was interested but couldn't imagine they'd be up to much. The colours were all a bit dark for me as well which put me off slightly.
However, one day something bought it back to my attention and I decided to do a quick Google to see if I could find any reviews - and more importantly, photos! What I did find looked pretty encouraging, so I decided to try it out, and...
...I'm in love! I bought the burgundy with diagonal stripes and blue with a kind of 'cracked' design. Plus a new Andrea Fulerton Triple Action Undercoat and Gloss Up Overcoat to use with them. I did one nail quickly in burgundy and instantly couldn't wait to get home and do them properly, I absolutely love the effect and the colour, once the magnet has been applied there are so many deep sparkly red/pink shades. Just stunning. My picture doesn't do it justice really!
It's amazingly easy to achieve too. Apply your preferred base coat (as mentioned, I used Andrea Fulerton Triple Action Undercoat today as a quick fix because it was available, however I love OPI Nail Envy and CMD Toughen Up), once that has completely dried, paint a normal to thin layer of Barry M magnetic Nail Paint and allow to dry too. Next apply your second coat a little thicker and immediately hold the magnet above the wet polish, fitting the groove over your cuticle area. Et Voila - instant awesomeness. Leave to dry and seal with a top coat of your choice.
At only £4.99, these are fab - and you'll find it hard not to want to try them all. Luckily, both Boots and Superdrug are offering £1 off when you buy 2 Barry M Nail paints right now!
Have fun!
Em x
However, one day something bought it back to my attention and I decided to do a quick Google to see if I could find any reviews - and more importantly, photos! What I did find looked pretty encouraging, so I decided to try it out, and...
...I'm in love! I bought the burgundy with diagonal stripes and blue with a kind of 'cracked' design. Plus a new Andrea Fulerton Triple Action Undercoat and Gloss Up Overcoat to use with them. I did one nail quickly in burgundy and instantly couldn't wait to get home and do them properly, I absolutely love the effect and the colour, once the magnet has been applied there are so many deep sparkly red/pink shades. Just stunning. My picture doesn't do it justice really!
It's amazingly easy to achieve too. Apply your preferred base coat (as mentioned, I used Andrea Fulerton Triple Action Undercoat today as a quick fix because it was available, however I love OPI Nail Envy and CMD Toughen Up), once that has completely dried, paint a normal to thin layer of Barry M magnetic Nail Paint and allow to dry too. Next apply your second coat a little thicker and immediately hold the magnet above the wet polish, fitting the groove over your cuticle area. Et Voila - instant awesomeness. Leave to dry and seal with a top coat of your choice.
At only £4.99, these are fab - and you'll find it hard not to want to try them all. Luckily, both Boots and Superdrug are offering £1 off when you buy 2 Barry M Nail paints right now!
Have fun!
Em x
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