Shade: Bright Turquoise
:: Introduction ::
I've recently discovered Barry M cosmetics and their impressive range of colourful cosmetics so it was a natural choice when browsing for a mascara with a shade to go with my Urban Decay bright turquoise eyeliner.
:: Packaging ::
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fragrance-free mascara will not only add visual length and rich colour to your eyelashes, but it's long lasting formula stands the test of time! Make your eyes tu...
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Barry M Cosmetics have made quality colour and tip top texture an affordable option! This ... more
fragrance-free mascara will not only add visual length and rich colour to your eyelashes, but it's long lasting formula stands the test of time! Make some noise w...
Postage & Packaging: £2.75 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
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Advantages: Easy to use, thick brush, good effect and coverage Disadvantages: Doesn't lengthen, rather thickens lashes
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I've recently discovered Barry M cosmetics and their impressive range of colourful cosmetics so it was a natural choice when browsing for a mascara with a shade to go with my Urban Decay bright turquoise eyeliner.
:: Packaging ::
The mascara comes in a coloured plastic tube that matches the colour of the shade you bought. The screw-on lid is black and made of plastic.
:: Appearance & Application ... ...longer than the eyeliner and Barry M Dazzle Dust I applied at the same time up to an impressive 7 - 8 hours. It did not smudge at all and while it was slightly harder to remove than the rest of my makeup, it certainly is long-lasting. To sum up, it's a lengthening mascara that doesn't actually lengthen the lashes but gives a fairly thick coverage and a nice, long-lasting colour.
I've recently discovered Barry M cosmetics and their impressive range of colourful cosmetics so it was a natural choice when browsing for a mascara with a shade to go with my Urban Decay bright turquoise eyeliner.
:: Packaging ::
The mascara comes in a coloured plastic tube that matches the colour of the shade you bought. The screw-on lid is black and made of plastic.
:: Appearance & Application ::
::: Product claims :::
"This fragrance-free mascara will not only add visual length and rich colour to your eyelashes, but it's long lasting formula stands the test of time!"
The applicator is a relatively short and tight brush that you glide over your lashes in a wiggling motion to create length and volume. The colour dries in seconds, there's no need to wait which is another bonus.
::: Results :::
- Coverage 4 / 5
A bright coloured mascara will never completely cover the lashes, however, on second application I managed to get an even medium coverage. The result was a two-colour, turquoise and brown effect to complete the full look and also added an extra boost to the turqoise eyeliner.
- Lengthening effect 2 / 5
I didn't particularly notice any lenthening effect, though my lashes certainly appeared thickened and volumised. I reckon the brighter the colour the more apparent the optical enlargement will be.
- Long-lasting 4 / 5
The mascara itself will probably not last as long considering the double application and that because any colour other than black / dark brown will not give 100% coverage to the lashes so you'll tend to use more. As for the formula, it has impressed me with it's long-lasting, bright colour that stays.
:: Conclusion ::
Overall, the mascara lasted longer than the eyeliner and Barry M Dazzle Dust I applied at the same time up to an impressive 7 - 8 hours. It did not smudge at all and while it was slightly harder to remove than the rest of my makeup, it certainly is long-lasting. To sum up, it's a lengthening mascara that doesn't actually lengthen the lashes but gives a fairly thick coverage and a nice, long-lasting colour.
Advantages: Something a bit different, good general mascara, funky choice of colours Disadvantages: Strange smell, not as striking as I thought it would be
...my research, it seemed that Barry M lengthening mascara was the best budget buy (I didn't think I'd be wearing electric purple mascara every day after all!): I bought Electric purple, but it is also available in Bright Turquoise, Sky Blue, Emerald Green and Shocking Pink!
'''My Experience'''
In general, I found the mascara easy to apply with the almost conical brush - I haven't even poked myself in the eye with it - a first for me! The mascara ... ...- and it stayed on all evening without flaking on my face or giving me purple panda eyes, even though I got something in my eye and ended up rubbing it!
Those were the good points: on the down side, it has a rather strange unpleasant chemical smell, and it goes on as more of a purple tint, which you actually have to look for to notice, rather than a striking colour, which is what I thought it would be. This may be because my eyelashes are black ...
justathought 03.07.2008 (04.07.2008)
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