Since working in care, nail posts have been sadly lacking on my blog, basically due to the fact that I can't wear nail polish for work and I rarely have more than one day off at once, so it just seems a waste to put it on, only to have to take it off again less than 24 hours later! However, an unfortunate turn of events has left me off sick for a few days (ain't no running round after old folks on a sprained ankle!), so I decided to take advantage of this and paint my nails.
I'd picked up a couple of Barry M's new Coconut Infusion Nail Paints a couple of weeks ago, which you may have seen in my
Sunday Night Pamper Products post! Barry M say, "
High-reflective colour infused with Coconut Water and Coconut Oil to hydrate and nourish nails. With clinical proven Hexanal for added strength and nail condition. For full benefit, do not use a base coat." Any excuse to skip a step of the manicure routine is fine by me! Coconut Oil and Coconut Water are very much the "in thing" at the moment so it's nice to see a drugstore brand hopping onto that trend!
I picked up two shades; 'Surfboard' is a pretty pastel-pink, whilst 'Laguna' is a lovely periwinkle-blue which I've been wearing on my toenails - it actually matches the bruising on my poor sprained foot quite nicely at the moment... 'Laguna' went on super-smoothly to give a beautiful, opaque colour with two coats. I know toenails aren't quite such a test of longevity, but I've been wearing my two coats with no base or top coat for well over a week with no signs of chipping yet, which isn't bad!

'Surfboard' is a different consistency to 'Laguna' - it applies much more streaky and whilst two coats of 'Laguna' was sufficient, I really needed three of 'Surfboard' to get an even finish on my nails. That said, it does apply nice and smoothly and dries quickly, so it wasn't too much of a faff. It dries to a beautiful glossy finish, as you can see, so there's not really any need for a top coat - although it might help with wear time. Saying that, I've managed 48 hours at the time of writing with no chips at all so it isn't half bad anyway! I really like the brushes of these polishes, which are wider and flatter than Barry M's standard brushes, making for an easier & neater application.
Barry M Coconut Infusion Nail Paints are priced at £4.99 each for 10ml of product, which is a little more than Barry M's standard nail polishes but still not a bad price at all, especially considering they're currently
buy one, get one half price at Boots! Have you picked up any of the Coconut Infusion Nail Paints yet? Do you like the look of the shades I chose?
xo
Those are realy pretty colours! I feel your pain with being unable to wear nail polish at work. Its rubbish isnt it?
ReplyDeleteIt is rubbish! I'm pretty sure it's better for my nails, though, they're a lot stronger now I don't wear nail polish regularly... xo
DeleteOmg that sound amazing!! I'm going to Boots and pick this up. xx
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Hope you love them Anna! I'd love to see what shades you choose :) xo
DeleteSurfboard is gorgeous. Two very lovely picks. My friends the same she works in the healthcare profession and she finds it crappy she can't wear polish to work. It's on for the weekend and off again by Monday lol x
ReplyDeleteI work alternate weekends so I don't even get those haha! Ah well :) xo
DeleteGorgeous summery shades x
ReplyDeleteHeather | Of Beauty & Nothingness x
Thanks Heather! They're really pretty aren't they? The whole range is gorgeous! xo
DeleteI bet the smell amazing. Pretty colours too and great prices
ReplyDeleteSadly they don't actually smell of coconut - I think Barry M missed a trick there! They're still fab for the price though :) xo
DeleteThese shades are so cute! I also reviewed the range over on my blog and I can really confirm that they do make your nails lovely and strong and the colours are on point!
ReplyDeleteLottie xx
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Ah that's good to know! I don't think I'll be wearing them enough to make much difference unfortunately :( xo
DeleteSurfboard is so pretty! I have yet to try Barry M nail polishes but I think they are available in Australia now. :)
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Oh definitely try them if you get chance Natalie! ♥ xo
DeleteOooh Laguna is a gorgeous colour! Barry M are my favourite nail polishes xx
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They're fab aren't they! Definitely one of my favourite brands :) xo
DeleteThese colours are absolutely gorgeous! It's a shame you may need 3 layers though, I'm way too lazy for that and would ruin it while waiting. Though the colours are so nice it might be worth it. How amazing would it be if it smelled like coconut too? xx
ReplyDeleteThat would be amazing, I think they missed a trick there! Three layers is a bit annoying but not too bad as they dry so quickly :) xo
DeleteThis is such a nice, informative post! I've genuinely heard so much about these polishes recently and I really must try them out for myself, as they look so stunning! You did a great review :)
ReplyDeleteJade xx | simplyjadey.blogspot.co.uk
Aw thank you Jade, what a sweet comment! They're really lovely polishes, hope you like them :) xo
DeleteI love the blue! I think I must be about the only person who doesn't love a wide brush...my nails are so narrow I may as well dip my whole finger in there 😂😂😂
ReplyDeleteAh fair enough! To each their own :) xo
DeleteI am obsessed with Barry M polishes, Surfboard looks soooo pretty! love this post xox
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I've been reading a lot about these polishes - my nails are not in the best condition so I should probably pick some up and let the coconut oil work it's magic. Very pretty colours you have picked xx
ReplyDeletethat color is gorgeous!
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Gorgeous colours, the pink is my favourite. I love Barry M nail polishes x
ReplyDeleteSharon
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Oooh both of those shades are just divine x
ReplyDeleteBeen wanting to try these for a while! Now 'Surfboard' is definitely on the top of my list.. it's beautiful!
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Those look sooooooo gorgeous!!! :)
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