Sunday, 31 January 2016

Barry M shimmer pots ...Quick review

Barry M shimmer pots have been around forever.



Priced under a fiver they are a lot cheaper than Mac pigments. Still £5 could add up if you wanted a few.

I am not usually a fan of loose powder products. This is because I am clumsy and I spill them, all over the carpet, all over my bedding and all over myself. Yes I sit on my bed and get ready. So what?

But I have been playing with a dark black smokey eye and I wanted a pop of black shimmer and Barry M had what looked like the perfect shade.


I am also testing out a dark blue Kiko shadow stick - again I wanted to add depth to the look and Barry M had a wonderful shimmery midnight shade.


On the left is a single swatch of shade 98 in the dazzle dust. It has a blue tone shimmer. 
On the right is a single swatch of shade 22 in the fine glitter dust. It's a black powder with a bronze glitter. 

The product is soft, bendable and highly pigmented. Obviously it gets everywhere. Its loose black powder. So I use a slightly damp flat eyeshadow brush. I just spray it with makeup setting spray.
I pat the product on first and then blend out with a fluffy brush. Alternatively you could apply with your fingers. I do not do this because I end up touching everything and leaving colourful finger prints all over my white walls.

These shadow pots could also be used as highlighter if you chose a lighter shade. Be aware that some of the shades have larger flecks of glitter.

Be warned a little goes a long way. Also make sure you put the lid on tightly.

Give these a go. They are worth it just be careful.

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