I saw these on Urban Outfitter's website as I was browsing for a new rug for my room, and seeing as Barry M is a British makeup line, I was very intrigued.
Lately I've been a bit obsessed with everything England themed (who isn't) so a chance to try out some genuine British makeup excited me.
I've heard of Barry M lip paints (they're really just lipsticks) on YouTube, the famed number 52 being an excellent dupe for MAC's Candy Yum Yum.
I basically bought these lipsticks completely blindly, but I didn't mind because I was very curious about British makeup and finally getting to own something I've seen British beauty gurus on YouTube talk about! The excellent deal didn't hurt either...
These lipsticks cost $8 each on Urban Outfitters website. I thought it'd benefit future purchasers of these Barry M lip paints to know just what shades Urban Outfitters means by "hot pink," "nude," "red," and "light pink".
First up we have shade number 100. Barry M's website calls this Baby Pink. Urban Outfitters simply describe it as light pink, with no shade number.
This shade reminds me of MAC Saint Germaine, which I don't own. It's a milky pale baby pink that did not flatter my skin tone, but it would probably look better with a tan. I don't own any shades quite this blatant milky baby pink so I will take it. The lipstick was a bit chalky in texture on the lips, but not dry.
Next is shade number 147. Barry M calls this Peachy Pink. Urban Outfitters describes it as nude with no shade number.
This isn't exactly a typical nude, but I quite like it! It's definitely got an orangey peachy tone to it, much more akin to Barry M's description. This shade was more flattering on me, and I liked that it wasn't too pale. It was also creamy and not dry. Thumbs up!
Next one I have is the famous Candy Yum Yum dupe, shade number 52. Barry M describes calls this Shocking Pink, while Urban Outfitters describes it as hot pink, with no shade number.
I do own MAC Candy Yum Yum, but I don't have it with me to compare. But I can tell you that this lipstick is a good bold neon pink that is creamy and not too dry. I think a lot of girls would like this one, despite there already being a thousand and one Candy Yum Yum dupes. Candy Yum Yum is now permanent at MAC and you can get it any time. This shade might be a bit repetitive to some, and while I do agree, I'm choosing to look at this shade as independent from all the dupe hype and I can say it's quite pretty.
Lastly is shade number 121. Barry M calls this Pillar Box Red, and Urban Outfitters describes this as red, with no shade number.
It's a bright, bold red with a slight orangey undertone. It really does remind me of a pillar box! This shade was beautiful, a good red to toss on and head out the door. Again, creamy and not dry. I was quite impressed!
All in all, the Barry M lipsticks are cool to own and also nice lipsticks in general for the price. They are a tad bit more expensive over here in America with conversion rates, if my calculations are correct. I'd try to get them on a deal, because $8 does seem a bit steep to me. The deal I used was $15 off $75 purchase, so I got these for roughly half the price.
They have that slight crayon lipstick scent to them which is kind of a bummer, and the packaging also seems a bit cheap. The lipsticks almost feel unstable in their tubes and a bit wobbly. I'd advise to just not be rough with them because I don't know if they could break or not.
All in all, I'm pleased. I got to try out authentic British makeup like I wanted and the shades are pretty. I can see myself using all of them at some point.
Hope you enjoyed, and I hope this helps someone understand from Urban Outfitters website what shades they are offering!
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