Barry M Matte Me Up Lip Kit Review & Photos

Barry M Matte Me Up Lip Kit 

After the phenomena of the Kylie Jenner Lip Kits and following on from my review on the Makeup Revolution's dupes, comes another exciting drugstore version this time from Barry M.

Barry M is a brand I've never really delved into make-up wise, but just recently they have been on top of their new launch game and I have three of the most exciting releases to share with you over the next couple of weeks. So firstly let's kick it off with the one I was the most ecstatic for, the Matte Me Up Lip Kits...

Price
The Lip Kits retail for £6.99 each and come in three Limited Edition shades including, Runway Berry, Pose Pink and Go To Nude. Each kit includes a lip liner and matte liquid lip paint.

There is also five, single matte liquid lip paints that retail for £4.99 each and come in the following shades,
Papparazzi
Pop Up
Embellish
Minimalist
On the Scene

All individual lip paint are available from the Barry M website, Boots and Superdrug and the lip kits are available from Superdrug and Boots only.

Packaging
Each lip kit comes in a colour co-ordinating box with as I mentioned above, the lip liner and liquid lip paint. The single lip paints also have the identical packaging to the ones in the kits too.

Application

I tested out the shade Pose which is a stunning nude/pink with a slight mauve undertone. 

Upon application the lip liner glided on with ease, but if I had to compare it to the Revloution one, then I would say that was even more softer to the touch. 

The lip paint had a lovely thin consistency, that felt more like a moisturising oil on the lips. The overall finish was super matte, but beautifully pigmented, however it's worth noting that this shade is slightly lighter than the colour shown on the box. 

Longevity

Thanks to the combination of the lip liner and lip paint this stayed on most of the day with the exception of a little wear and fading after my evening meal. The only concern I did have was because these are super matte, they can show up every crack on your lips and towards the end of the night my lips did feel quite dry and slightly uncomfortable. So I would advise making sure your lips are super exfoliated and moisturised before application.

UPDATE: I did try the lip liner on it's own too and this wasn't as drying on the lips, plus it lasted really well too. 

Overall Thoughts 

I have to say I really did enjoy this shade and it was great to see a brand like Barry M do something like this. Price wise these are a pound more expensive than the Revolution versions and unfortunately they do only come in three shades which is a shame. The packaging is gorgeous and despite the limited shade selection the three lip kit colours available are very wearable and perfect for any matte lipstick lover. 

The consistency and application of these were impressive and I much prefer the feeling of these compared to the Makeup Revolution versions. However just be aware these can be quite drying towards the end of the night and they do accentuate any cracks you may have on your lips, so as I mentioned above just make sure your lips are well moisturised and flake free before application. 

Overall I adored this shade and I think if you do love an affordable matte liquid lipstick, then these are too good not to pick up, it's just a shame they are only limited edition as it's not often you see a drugstore brand bring out a kit with a lip liner and complimenting lipstick together all in one kit.

I award the Barry M Matte Me Up Lip Kit 4 out of 5

Five Kylie Jenner MAC Drugstore Lipstick Dupes

Over the past couple of months I've been really into taupe and nude lip shades thanks to what I like to call the 'Kylie Jenner Effect'. Now most of my favourites have been from MAC, so I wanted to hunt down five drugstore alternatives that are dupes for the five MAC lipsticks I've been loving, so here's my top picks for you guys.

1. MAC TWIG

RIMMEL ASIA - MAC TWIG DUPE

2. MAC BRAVE

 RIMMEL NAUGHTY NUDE - MAC BRAVE DUPE

3. MAC VELVET TEDDY

COLLECTION ROSE WOOD - MAC VELVET TEDDY DUPE

4. MAC CHERISH

COLLECTION ANGEL DELIGHT - MAC CHERISH DUPE

5. MAC SPICE

BARRY M No5 RUSSET - MAC SPICE DUPE

Nip + Fab Party-Prep Glycolic Set Review and Photos

Nip and Fab Glycolic Cleansing and Glycolic Fix Pads

Glycolic skincare is something I've never really ventured into before, but it is something that has always intrigued me,. While the science behind Glycolic Acid baffles me, I do know it's great for exfoliating and resurfacing the skin tone.

Glycolic Acid also comes in different strengths, ranging from the higher more potent amounts most commonly used by dermatologists in facial peels and the lower doses which can be found in a variety of skincare products that are available to the mass market.

I recently came across this Glycolic Party-Prep set from Nip and Fab and thought I would give it a whirl, so here's my thoughts.

Have any of you guys tried Glycolic Acid, if so what are your favourite recommendations?

Price

This pack retails for £14.95 for 60 Glycolic Fix Pads and 150ml of Glycolic Cleanser. I think this is excellent value for money for two full sized products that if bought separately would come to over £20.

Packaging

This Nip + Fab Glycolic Set comes boxed in bright eye-catching packaging, which defiantly caught my eye. The wording also sold it for me too because of the party prep, Glycolic and brighten aspect. It also helps that Kylie Jenner is a big fan of both these products too!

Application

Although these products can be used alone, this kit is designed to work together to get the best results. It is also recommended you wear an SPF while using this Glycolic System.

Step 1 is the Glycolic Cleanser which is used just like your everyday cleanser, I just massaged this in with a little water onto my face and neck and then rinsed it off with a warm flannel. This cleanser is designed to cleanse, clear and soften the skin deeply and for me it defiantly did this well. It also has a lovely fresh grapefruit scent and a beautiful light consistency that really did make my skin feel super clean and refreshed.

Step 2 is the Glycolic Pads. One pad is used to swipe across the neck, décolleté and face and can be used twice a day. I just used the pads once a day at night alongside the cleanser. The pads are used to help refine, tone and exfoliate the skin after cleansing. Again these did exactly what they said on the box, I also loved the fact the pads where textured to help better aid in the exfoliating process.

Overall Thoughts

This for me was an amazing kit, considering I had never used any type of glycolic skincare before. Not only is this superb value for money the products together have really helped clean, smooth and refine my skin after just two weeks of use. Overall this has defiantly got me excited about venturing further into the Glycolic Acid world, as well as trying other products from the Nip and Fab Line.

 

I award the Nip + Fab Party-Prep Glycolic Set 4.8 out of 5