Three Series : Barry M Autumn Nail Paints...

Ok, so it's not officially Autumn yet but that doesn't stop me anticipating it's welcome arrival.  We had a really good and hot Summer, but I'm ready to revel in all that Autumn has to offer, for it is without a doubt my favourite season.

 These new Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paints from Barry M were released just last week and  scream Autumn, that's why I chose these three...

L-R Cocoa, Mustard and Paprika

Just look at those colours! They're are just Autumn in a bottle. They remind me of Autumnal leaves, bonfires, hot chocolate, spices and the sky at dusk. *sighs*

There are six shades to chose from altogether which include a grey, a green and a red but I have lots of nail paints in those shades already so I was good and just chose three.

First up we have Cocoa...

Cocoa is a super opaque rich chocolate brown. I cannot get over how thick this is. I applied two coats but you could probably get away with one! This would be great for those who don't fancy a shade as daring or dark as black. I love this one!

Next up is Mustard...

Mustard is just that. A beautiful mustard shade. Definitely one of my favourites if not thee favourite. Again it is super opaque and easy to apply. Two coats were applied but you could get away with one. I highly recommend this one.

Last but not least, it's Paprika...

Paprika is for you spicier gals out there ;-) A fiery browny orangey-red which is perfect not just for Autumn but for winter too.  This shade is showing a tad more red in the photo than it actually is. It didn't want to reveal it's true colours for some reason, despite me taking many, many photos (God knows I tried)! As with the other two, this is super opaque and two coats were applied. This one is potentially a favourite.

I am really impressed with all three shades that I picked. The formulation of this Autumn range seems much more opaque than previous Spring/Summer colours (and I was impressed with those!) 

The choice of colours is bang on and Barry M have totally captured the essence of Autumn. I just can't decide on my favourite but it's between Mustard and Paprika!

Barry M are my absolute favourite brand of nail polishes. They're so affordable, there are so many to choose from and they constantly bring out new and exciting ranges and products.

I got mine from Superdrug in Brighton retailing at £3.99 each and they were on a 3 for 2 offer so I got all three for £7.98! :-)

These are available from Barry M , superdrug and Boots but I am sure only Barry M online and Superdrug stores are carrying this new range at the moment.

What do you think of these?

Will you be picking up any of them?

Please leave a comment below and let me know.

Thanks as always for stopping by.

Makeup Geek Haul And Review

L-R Clockwise : Mango Tango, Peach Smoothie, Chickadee, Cocoa Bear and Creme Brulee.

 I Did it, I caved. After months of deliberating, I placed an order with Makeup Geek. 

If you are a make-up enthusiast, youtuber or blogger etc you will have undoubtedly heard of 'Makeup Geek' If not, let me give you a brief introduction. Makeup Geek is an American brand founded by Marlena who is a well known for her YouTube Channel. The brand offers a huge array of cosmetics such as; eyeshadows, pigments, blushes, palettes as well as lip products, face products and much more.

Onto my order, I Primarily chose five eyeshadows and a Z-palette to give them a try before I bought anymore. Also I have a shameful amount of shimmery eyeshadows but not many mattes at all, hence this order.

Mango Tango Eyeshadow 1.8g

Starting with one of my favourites, I present to you...Mango Tango. Described as 'peachy pink with flecks of gold' This eyeshadow packs a colourful punch. This looks gorgeous in the crease to warm up a cool look and it also looks fab all over the lid. It has a satin finish, it's smooth, pigmented and lasts all day. Love this one!

Peach Smoothie Eyeshadow 1.8g

Peach Smoothie is one I have seen used the most in online videos. It is super versatile, creamy, easy to work with and pigmented. Described as a 'light peach beige with a soft matte finish'. I really like to use this one as a transition shade and to blend out harsher eyeshadows. Gorgeous, gorgeous colour.

Chickadee Eyeshadow 1.8g

This is another of my absolute favourites. Described as a 'matte yellow orange' which just screams Autumn! I am a huge fan of orange and warm toned eyeshadows in the crease paired with a cool toned eyeshadow on the lid. The contrast is stunning. This one will get a lot of use, I find myself reaching for this much more than my newly purchased 'Rule' by M.A.C. This one is a staple in my bag!

Cocoa Bear Eyeshadow 1.8g

No make-up kit should be complete without a good matte brown. Here to save the day is 'Cocoa Bear'. Described as 'matte reddish brown' aka my favourite kind of brown. I much prefer warm toned browns to flat or cool toned browns, so I am really glad I picked this one up. Like all the others, it delivers superb pigmentation and has a soft, creamy texture. This is great for the crease or for the outer lid to deepen up a look.

Creme Brulee Eyeshadow 1.8g

Last but not least, another versatile neutral shade. Creme Brulee is described as 'a medium sand colour with a soft matte finish'. That's exactly what it is. Although, it reminds me a bit of Peach Smoothie, but it's less peachy! A great velvety neutral shade that is great for blending out harsh lines or for softening a brown smokey eye, this one should probably be in your kit too!

Z-Palette Small Leopard

Now, as the Makeup Geek eyeshadows come in a pan form, I bought one of the small Z-Palettes too. The actual palette is magnetic so the eyeshadows just pop straight in and don't budge! What I love about the Z-palettes is the fact they have a magnetic free space. Therefore you can place any number of eyeshadows or even blushes in them and arrange them however you like!

As I bought five eyeshadows, I ordered the Z-palette in small leopard print and it cost $14.99 (£9.41). Z-palettes are available from here

Makeup Geek also offer affordable worldwide shipping. I paid just $12.41 (£7.49) for everything and received my order approximately 10 days later.

I was also fortunate to not incur any customs charges, but bear this in mind when placing an order if you're ordering from the UK. You may have to pay customs fees on large orders.

So, that's all my order. Yes I love everything, yes I want more and yes I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Makeup Geek to everyone. It's clear to see why there is such a buzz surrounding this brand now. These eyeshadows are some of the best I have ever used and at $5.99 (£3.61) each, you are essentially getting a professional quality product for a drugstore price. What's not to like?!

The eyeshadows are available from Makeup Geek Store 

I am so impressed with the Makeup Geek brand. Everything from start to finish. Placing the order was simple, I was kept in the know every step of the way, it arrived quickly and was well packaged. The packaging is also well worth a mention, it's not bulky, there is minimal waste and it's looks divine! 

There is so much consistency across the brand, all of the products are equal in quality (no duds here!) and the choice of products on the website is phenomenal. The website itself is well worth a look too. Aside from the online store, there are tutorials, reviews, idea galleries, advice and education. 

I will definitely be placing another order in the foreseeable future but for now, I will enjoy using these gorgeous colours to create different looks (and secretly pray for Makeup Geek to be sold in the UK)!

Have you tried any Makeup Geek eyeshadows?

Which Makeup Geek products have you got your eye on?

Please leave a comment below and let me know.

As always, thanks for stopping by.