Thursday, 17 May 2012

Burgundy (Magnetic) by Barry M

As you know I am a huge fan of magnetic nail polishes and when I saw that Barry M were not only bringing out their own range but with different magnetic patterns on each polish I did a little happy dance! 

Unfortunately the Superdrug where I bought my recent Barry M haul (six in total!) only had the Burgundy colour so I had to settle for just one instead of all four different colours.

The premise of having the different patterns on the lids means that you can actually use the different patterns on each colour magnetic polish meaning that there are 16 different combinations you can try.  My favourite pattern of the four has to be the one that is shaped like a Union Jack, perfect to wear during the Queen's Jubliee celebrations next month I feel.

I found this polish was ever so slightly too thick and I tend to be heavy handed with my nail polish application so I had to try and be soft and gentle and not apply too much polish at once.  That is my only critique of this polish though.  It is fully opaque after one coat, although you need to apply two if you want to use the magnet. 

The magnet itself is easy to use and not once did I catch my nails with it.  I think it would work better on people who have flatter nails though, mine are quite curved and the magnetised effect does not quite reach the edges of my nails, especially on my thumb.  No matter though, it is not really obvious to anyone other than me and does not take away from the effect.

The pattern with the Burgundy is diagonal stripes.  The effect actually reminds me somewhat of a school tie, I have no idea why!


The other colours in this magnetic range are Blue, Dark Silver and Violet.  I can't wait to purchase the others and put them in my collection to try out.  These nail polishes retail at £4.99 and Superdrug currently have a 3 for 2 offer on all makeup ranges so here's hoping I can find all three I want in my local Superdrug!

The next polish in my collection is Climax by Rimmel.

Until later,
Lealea x

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