I know Barry M Lip Paints aren't always our first choice when it comes to lipstick but I do think credit is due to the brands lipstick range. The colour range is vast, there is lots and lots of Mac dupes in such range, the formula isn't the worst and the price point is low at less than £5 per lipstick!
Barry M 154 Pale Nude is a recent release, I love that Barry M are forever adding to their lipstick line as far as drug store brands go I'd say they have the largest shade range available. Shade 154 Pale Nude is well surprise surprise a light nude but unlike some light nudes out there this isn't ghostly pale but has a light peachy tone to it which is so much more flattering than a concealer toned lip colour.
Formula wise I do find Barry M a little hit and miss but this shade doesn't seem to be as drying as some of the lighter shades they offer. I found it to apply really opaque in one quick swipe and last for around 3 hours per application. I should add that it probably would last longer on someone who is much less a habitual applier like myself haha! Barry M lipsticks are not labelled with any sort of clue to what finish they are, 154 Pale Nude has a light glossy finish that makes it rather moisturising
When I first opened Shade 154 I knew it reminded me of something and after a quick rummage through the Mac lipstick stash I found it to be most comparable to Mac Playing Koi which was a limited edition at the beginning of the year. Playing Koi is a touch more pink but they are pretty similar. So if you are after a Playing Koi dupe Barry M 154 Pale Nude may be the one for you?
Round Up - A decent peach toned nude, good formula and a really wearable pale nude.
Best For - Anyone who like nude lips but doesn't like looking washed out, I don't imagine this would be flattering on dark skins in all honesty.
Availability - BarryM.com - link, Superdrug, Boots.com - link, £4.49
thats a really pretty colour. i dont own any barry m lip paints, about time i did. x
ReplyDelete@world of beauty - It really is :) I don't have many either I love this one and shade 147 :) x
ReplyDeletei've heard they can be quite drying, but this looks so gorgeous! lovely review :) xx
ReplyDeleteOohh im going to have to get this next time im out shopping, its lovely,
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This is gorgeous!!! I definitely think I need it in my collection :)
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Never tried Barry M lipstick, I'll have to pick this one up, it's gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteomg, looks amazing!
ReplyDelete@essie- you are right but some are worse than others, this one isn't as drying :) x
ReplyDelete@dragon mommy- thank you :) its such a pretty shade isn't it! x
@gem - it is a lovely nude particularly for a smokey eye look :) x
@summer - some are better formulated than others but this one is lovely :) x
@julia - thank you :) its such a pretty shade x
Never looked at the Barry M lipsticks before, but this is a really lovely shade!
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@allie -sometimes they get over shadowed by the nail polishes sadly but try this shade and 147 which is my fav EVER :) x
ReplyDeleteI've only ever tried 147 from Barry M and am quite impressed. Even though it's a tad drying, the colour is gorgeous. This shade is a lovely nude too, especially when you compare it to Playing Koi which I missed out on!
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ooooh im dying to try this now :) i remember hearing about it a while ago- glad to hear it isn't as drying as some of the other shades too! :D x
ReplyDeleteI am really impressed by this! I have never tried Barry M lipsticks but I think I'll try and get this one, I missed out on Playing Koi :( xx
ReplyDeleteThe Barry M swatch is much nicer than the mac one - I'm convinced. ;-)
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I wanted macs playing koi but never got it and i totally love this shade, definitely going to get it!
ReplyDeleteI find the formula of barry m lipsticks really good but i think ive just been lucky enough not to get any of the drying ones.
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Really pretty colour, such a perfect pink! I've never tried any of the Barry M lipsticks but they do look lovely, although I've heard that they can be quite drying! x
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I've wondered about the Barry M lippies they sound really nice. This shade does look like a fab nude!
ReplyDeleteBEautiful tone, thanks for sharing
ReplyDelete<3 I love the look of these nude lipsticks you wear (and also envy them so~ I've yet to find one that works for me.)
ReplyDeleteI have always overlooked Barry M lipsticks but this looks lovely, will make sure I check them out next time.
ReplyDeleteThis does look pretty fabulous but i agree, they are often really drying! Have you tried the Barry M touch of magic (i think thats what its called) Its a green stick but turns a shade of pink to match your lips. Its practically unmoveable once on and is a fun idea!
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@lilit - yeah its a shame some are a little drying as the shade range is great! This is just as pretty as playing koi so I hope you pick it up :) x
ReplyDelete@aisling- haha yeah i'm a little slow on the uptake for this shade, they have been out for a wee while now :) x
@georgia - They are so easy to overlook but the shade range is amazing! Let me know how you get on :) x
@stephybabes - thank you :) x
@zoe- Its a great alternative :) haha me neither but some I have tested are super drying! x
@jessica - you are right sometimes they are a tad drying but this shade seems more glossy than the rest :) x
@vintage make-up - sometimes they are a little hit n miss but when they are good they are great :) x
@silivia - thank you :) x
@eden - aww I know how hard it is getting a decent nude to suit, I' struggling to think of agood one for medium/dark skin...have you tried velvet teddy by mac? x
@discovering beauty - I know what you mean I overlook them too, such a pretty shade :) x
@Evelyn- no I haven't tried that one, I see it all the time and always over look it, I think with it being green it puts you off a little haha x
really want a nude like this but they are either too light or too dark. thanks for this i might just have to try it out.
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wow that looks awesome!! :P <3 i love it
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I use this one it's my favourite at the moment :) xx
ReplyDeleteThis shade is almost identical to MACs Hue which I wear religiously! All girls need one nude lippy :)
ReplyDelete@laura - Iknow what you mean some are too orange too eep! This one is really nice though :) x
ReplyDelete@MrAJBx3 - thank you, yeah barry m is such a great high store brand :) x
@Kiiirsty x - I can honestly see why i've been reaching for it too :) x
@jennifer- Oh I never thought to compare it to hue :) you are so right we all need a good nude lippy haha! x
I need this in my life ! Looks amazing.
ReplyDelete@laura - haha it really is :) x
ReplyDeleteI also am sporting some nude lips recently..barry m can be hit and miss I agree..you get what you pay for!
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@Goguma - Definitely one of those brands that can be amazing or rubbish haha! x
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