28 March, 2016

BARRY M GELLY HI-SHINE NAIL PAINT - SWATCHES & REVIEW

After dominating the UK nail market, Barry M has finally landed here in Australia. Great news for us Aussie Nail Polish Addicts!

Today I have four different Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paints to share with you :)



DRAGON FRUIT
Dragon Fruit is a pretty bright bubblegum pink nail paint.

The formula of this polish is really good. It's pigmented and creamy; and it applies onto the nail nice and easy. It isn't streaky, and it self-levels really well.

It's a little patchy on some nails but builds up to full opacity in two - three thin easy coats.


GREEN BERRY
Green Berry is an amazing neon aqua-mint green nail paint.

The formula of this polish is really good. It's very pigmented and creamy; and it applies onto the nail nice and easy. It isn't streaky or patchy, and it self-levels really well.

It builds up to full opacity in two - three thin easy coats.


BLACKBERRY
Blackberry is a beautiful deep royal navy blue nail paint.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy; and it applies onto the nail nice and easy. It isn't streaky or patchy, and it self-levels really well.

It builds up to full opacity in one easy coat!

I suggest being extremely careful when applying this, as it stained my cuticles and skin around my nails blue due to the strong pigment.


BLOOD ORANGE
Blood Orange is an intense bright "blood" red nail paint.

The formula of this polish is really good. It's very pigmented and creamy; and it applies onto the nail nice and easy. It isn't streaky or patchy, and it self-levels really well.

It builds up to full opacity in one - two easy coats.

I suggest being extremely careful when applying this, as it stained my cuticles and skin around my nails red due to the strong pigment.


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Overall I really quite like these Gelly nail paints.
I love how bright and pigmented these polishes are, and how super glossy and gel-like they look without Top Coat. 

I did find, however, that they all have a slightly thicker formula, which means they take a little bit longer to dry, so bare that in mind when deciding to wear one - a quick-dry Top Coat would be ideal when wearing one of these.


I'm so excited that Barry M is finally available here in Australia and can't wait to try out some more awesome colours and nail finishes!


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RRP: $9.95 each (AUD)

Available at Big W stores nation wide (Australia).

Also available at Superdrug and Boots stores (UK).

For more information, head on over to www.barrym.com.

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*Disclaimer: Beauty Next Australia kindly sent me these products for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are mine based on my personal experiences through trialling these products.

Thanks for taking the time to read this review
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)
Have a fabulous day 
Doni x




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01 March, 2016

RIMMEL LONDON NEW SUPER GEL RANGE - SWATCHES & REVIEW

No time or money to go to a nail salon? No problem!
Rimmel has just introduced new Super Gel; an "exclusive" two-step gel colour system for salon-quality nails, which promise up to 14 days of superior colour and shine! 
It's quick and easy to apply, it dries like a regular nail polish, and no UV lamp is needed! 
The results: A flawless glossy nail finish with the 3D volume of a professional gel manicure...without the mess, the salon time or the empty purse, and without damaging your nails. It also removes easily with regular nail polish remover.

Here's how it works ~ 

STEP 1:  
Apply two coats of a Super Gel colour using the ultra-accurate precision brush (which is awesome!) for quick and easy streak-free application - the built in base coat means there is no need to prep nails to achieve a salon-perfect finish.

STEP 2:  
Activate the 'self-curing' process with the Super Gel top coat - natural light does the rest (no UV lamp needed).
There's no hanging around for hours - it dries super quick like any regular nail polish. 
The top coat gives an incredible light-reflecting shine and a super smooth durable gel finish that covers any nail imperfections. 


From nudes to bolds, Super Gel offers an extensive palette of colour to suit every mani-pedi style.  
Today I have all fourteen shades of the newly released Rimmel Super Gel colour system to share with you :)

Ready for #GelPower?!


ROCK N ROLL
Rock N Roll is a sexy deep red Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in one easy coat! 


ANGEL WING
Angel Wing is a pretty bubblegum pink Super Gel nail polish shade. There is also a super subtle silver shimmer that runs throughout it and is apparent in direct sunlight. 

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It's a little streaky and patchy but it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two - three thin coats.  


BARE HUG
Bare Hug is a cool-toned / grey-toned nude Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin easy coats. 


COCKTAIL PASSION
Cocktail Passion is a beautiful bright pink-toned coral Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two thin easy coats. 


RED GINGER
Red Ginger is a bright pink-toned red Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two thin easy coats. 


BLUE BABE
Blue Babe is a pastel blue Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two thin easy coats. 


SHALLOW BAY
Shallow Bay is a pastel mint green Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two - three thin easy coats. 


PERFECT POSY
Perfect Posy is a beautiful pastel orange / peach Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It's a little streaky and patchy but it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two - three thin easy coats. 


NEW ROMANTIC
New Romantic is a light baby pink Super Gel nail polish shade. There is also a super subtle silver shimmer that runs throughout it and is apparent in direct sunlight. 

The formula of this polish is good. It's quite sheer, but it's still very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It's a little streaky and patchy but it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in three thin easy coats. 


GRAPE SORBET
Grape Sorbet is a pretty pearlescent / metallic mauve Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's very pigmented and smooth. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. Some brush strokes are noticeable when it's first applied - the wide brush makes the brush strokes a little less noticeable. 

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin easy coats. 


SOUL SESSION
Soul Session is a warm-toned / brown-toned nude Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is lovely. It's quite sheer and jelly-like, but it's still very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two thin easy coats. 


URBAN PURPLE
Urban Purple is a stunning deep berry pink Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in one easy coat! 


DARLING DAHLIA
Darling Dahlia is a bright red Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in one - two thin easy coats. 


HAPPILY EVIE AFTER
Happily Evie After is a bright orange Super Gel nail polish shade.

The formula of this polish is perfect. It's very pigmented and creamy. It's very easy to apply and effortlessly glides onto the nail. It isn't streaky or patchy and it self-levels really well. 

It builds up to full opacity in two thin easy coats. 


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I didn't wear any of these polishes for 14 days to test Rimmel's claim, but I did try a couple of them for a full week. The polishes wear pretty well, but did suffer some tip wear (which is to be expected) and some minor chipping by the end of the week. The glossiness the Super Gel top coat creates didn't dull at all by the end of the week

The Super Gel top coat applies nice and smoothly and it doesn't smudge or pick up the polish colour onto the brush. I did notice that it bubbled slightly which was kind of annoying, but I suspect it may have just been due to not letting the base colour dry fully before applying the top coat. The top coat, itself, dries and hardens relatively fast without a UV lamp, which is awesome!

I like that the Super Gels remove with any nail polish remover, whether it be with acetone or non-acetone remover. They remove just like regular nail polish - so no soaking, wrapping or scraping is required.



Overall, I'm really quite impressed with the Super Gel line - the colour range is pretty, the formulas are phenomenal and application is a breeze.

My personal favourites from the new Super Gel line are "Red Ginger", "Blue Babe", "Bare Hug" and "Urban Purple".

I definitely recommended trying out some Super Gels for yourself!


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RRP: $9.95 each (AUD)

Available at Priceline, Chemist Warehouse, Kmart, Target, Big W, selected Coles and Woolworths stores and selected Pharmacies nationally (Australia).

For more details and stockist information please call 1800 812 663

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*Disclaimer: Coty PR Australia kindly sent me most of these products for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are mine based on my personal experiences through trialling these products.

Thanks for taking the time to read this review
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)
Have a fabulous day 
Doni x


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