Review of Barry M topcoats and basecoats
The best and the worst topcoats and basecoats
Wondering which Barry M topcoats and basecoats is best for your manicure?
Barry M is one of my top brands for nail products. Colourful, affordable, accessible via shops and online, cruelty free and based in the UK this brand is a great starting point into nail polish, nail art and makeup too.
However as with all brands some products are better than others! Check out my reviews below on some of their key basics for nail art-top coats and base coats
Topcoats
A topcoat goes on top of your nail polish to protect your nails, it also generally adds shine (unless the product is matte).
Wet Set Topcoat 5/5
Does what it says on the bottle, a quick dry top coat which will have you ready to go in no time! Great wide brush and seems to smudge a lot less than other top coats can!
Barry M Cosmetics Basecoat, Topcoat & Nail Hardener All in One 4/5
Perfectly fine jack of all trades, protects your natural nail under polish and your polish on top too. Great multi use product which saves on outlay (but obviously you will use it twice as fast). It has a great wide brush and is usable until all most the very bottom of the bottle which was much better than some brands I’ve tried! A great product for value, if nothing special.
Barry M Cosmetics Plumpy Hi Shine Topcoat 3.5/5
A perfectly suitable top coat which offers shine and protection but I marked it down as there is no plump or gel style effect and it is no more shiny then their generic top coat.
Basecoats
A basecoat should go under polish to protect your natural nail. Some offer other features like being able to “peel” your polish off or stain protection.
Barry M Cosmetics Basecoat, Topcoat & Nail Hardener All in One 4/5
Perfectly fine jack of all trades. Protects your natural nail under polish and your polish on top too. Great multi use product which saves on outlay (but obviously you will use it twice as fast). It has a great wide brush and is usable until all most the very bottom of the bottle which was much better than some brands I’ve tried! A great product for value, if nothing special.
Barry M Cosmetics Peel it! Basecoat 0/5
Awful, no peel, no protection and sticky when faced with nail varnish remover. Would of been better to of painted my nails with PVA!!
If you want to vary away from Barry M I have a more comprehensive list of best topcoats and basecoat. That can be found here.
Which is your favourite top coat and base coat? Be sure to share in the comments below or let me know if there are any you’d like me to review!
Alex
Professional makeup artist with an interest in natural, complimentary makeup but also fun makeup designs and nail art too! Life is too short to be stuck with trends that don't suit you!
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