Barry M Cosmetics Gelly Nail Paint, Pink Lemonade

I've known for quite some time that Barry M was going to be my brand because I love its affordability and range of colours. After going without using nail polish for quite some time because it would chip after two/three days (I kept not using a base/topcoat, which would be why it'd chip after two/three days), I decided to try again.I used an older Barry M nail polish I still have to begin with (the Platinum Jubilee edition "Crown" nail polish, to be specific) and, after using a (Green Origin) base/topcoat, I found my nails lasted a week before chipping, which is a new personal best - and this is considering my nails were considerably longer at the time! At the time of this review, I'm wearing the Gummy Bear nail polish (can't say no to a good purple, me!) with the Shimmer base/topcoat & nail hardener (which smells like popcorn for some reason) and OH MY GOODNESS it was SO EASY to apply! I also found the Shimmer base/topcoat dried faster than the Green Origin base/topcoat I used before. The photograph shows what my nails look like with the Shimmer base coat, ONE coat of the Gummy Bear polish and the Shimmer topcoat.In conclusion, Barry M is absolutely going to be my nail polish brand going forward, especially if I remember to apply a base and topcoat in between. STRONGLY recommend!

This nail varnish lasted over a week with minimal chipping it goes on well and is very easy to remove and it’s a lovely shade of blue it dries quickly

I love the Barry M Gelly collection of nail varnishes and own quite a few. They look like gel nails, even out my very ridgy nails, are shiny, easy to use and generally stay put well.So why 4 stars instead of 5?The quality of them varies a lot by colour. I've found that some are amazing, others chip very easily. They all go on well and look good, but some just don't stay. I should say I usually apply 2 coats, no base or top coat as I'm far too lazy - but some of these probably need a top coat to stop chipping. I should also say that I'm not easy on my nails - lots of hand washing, cleaning, chores.Mandarin - colour not quite as bright orange as in the picture but it's lovely, really smooth to apply and stays on without chipping for usually 4+ days.Pistachio - nice subtle colour, goes on and stays on for 4+ days.Spicy Mango - a darker browny-orange. A bit sticky and gloopy to apply, can last about 3 days without chips. Better with a top coat.Berry Parfait - my favourite. Applies smoothly and stays on the longest. Can get 5+ days without chips.Hot Chilli - love the colour, but chips almost instantly. Needs a top coat.The Barry M Plumpy top coat is good and shiny.Definitely buy these, but be prepared for a bit of variation in quality across the colours. It's fairly easy to patch up chips with another coat of varnish though without it looking obvious.

What a fabulous colour!

Beautiful colour, I wanted something with a slightly pink shade than a beige node and this is perfect. Lasts a long while especially if worn over a base coat.

I have posted one photo of when the varnish went on, and one 24 hours later. I did not use a topcoat.The finish and formula of these polishes are nice. I bought shade peony, which is a muted pink. They also are value for money, and the bottle is bigger than the rimmel equivalent. Unfortunately the silver on the lid has the habit of chipping, so it wouldn’t look nice for long if you were keeping it in say a makeup bag.The brush is quite narrow, it’s precise but not as quick as the one stroke Rimmel brush on their 60 second nail polishes, which is wider.They dry in a few minutes, not a fast dry by any means but not too slow. Two layers were needed to build up to the colour in the photo, and the finish is a little streaky. However, it’s super shiny and mimics a gel manicure.The lasting power is the worst thing about these- they chip quicker than any other nail polish I’ve ever had. A top coat is definitely needed, or they will need topped up everyday.While the BarryM colours are nicer, the Rimmel formula and brush are a lot better. I would buy again if I couldn’t find the colour I wanted done by Rimmel.

Great vibrant colour, shiny finish and very quick drying. Easy applicator brush. I would gladly buy this brand again.

This is the first time I've tried the Barry M Gelly Nail Polish range. I chose the shade Hibiscus. It's a lovely purple shade and accurate to the shade on the bottle.I'm really impressed with this nail polish. It looks great on my nails, replicates the gel look really well and has lasted much longer than many other polishes I've tried. I used it alongside Barry M All in one Basecoat, Toapcoat and Nail Hardener so that may have helped with longevity and it's definitely a combination I'd use again.I got 4-5 days out of this polish before it started to show very slight signs of wear at the ends of my nails. That's really good going for me as I'm not particularly kind to my hands and I'm forever washing them. After another fresh top coat on day 4, I got a few more days out of it too, so it was a full week before i even thought about removing and replacing it.I like the applicator brush since it was easy to use in terms of accuracy. I'm really not that great at painting my nails so this is important to me. I found the polish to be quite fluid when applying it so had to wipe plenty of excess off the brush before using it but it dries thick (the attached photo is just one coat of colour) it covers my nail ridges well and has a really glossy shine to it, even without a topcoat. It's now become my favourite polish in my collection and at such a bargain price the only thing I need to decide now is which shade to try next.