Makeup Review: Barry M Deluxe Eyeshadow Kit

by PJ on Monday, February 16, 2009

in makeup, makeup - eyeshadow



Founded by Barry Mero in 1982, Barry M has been quite a popular UK makeup line here. Its vibrant colors, reminiscent of the 80s when the line started, always seem to stand out among other drugstore lines in Boots and Superdrug stores. Today I am reviewing the Deluxe Eyeshadow Kit.

The cardboard compact comes with a mirror and a double-ended sponge applicator.

From top to bottom, left to right:

– dark royal blue, yellow gold, warm purple
– aqua blue, dark grey, cool green
– beige gold, silver, medium brown

The finish and the pigmentation level seem unified across the board. All the colors are well-pigmented. They have a subtle pearly finish with very fine shimmer. None of the shades looks overly frosty.

The colors go on quite smoothly and blend well, and the staying powder is good

I like the fact that the nine colors range from the neutral and office-friendly beige gold and brown to the more 80s-tastic blue, green, and purple. (These three colors go on very slightly lighter, but they are still very vibrant.)

The bright shades complement one another. The aqua blue and the green (with a hint of light turquoise) blend with each other well when I try to wear both of them at the same time. Also, the neutrals can create quite a seamless gradational look.

To have fun with the palette, you can take the three colors from each row or column and see what look you can come up with. (I find that most of the combinations do make sense, and I particularly like the top row, with blue, purple, and gold.)

Considering the fact that Barry M’s eyeshadow singles (Dazzle Dust) cost 4.50 GBP each, the Deluxe Eyeshadow Kit’s price tag (9.95 GBP) seems modest. I think this is a good palette to go for either if you would like a versatile palette at an affordable price or if you want to experiment with colors that you don’t really wear very often.

(The Barry M website ships internationally.)

Related posts (other good items at affordable prices):

Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush

Simple Moisturising Facial Wash

Olay Complete Care Night Enriched Cream

{ 10 comments… read them below or add one }

jojoba Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Oh, God, why did you have to include the linke “Barry M sit ship internationally”? Now I want to click it!!!

great buy you get there!

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ParisB Tuesday, February 17, 2009

I’ve always liked Barry M’s dazzle dusts. This looks like an affordable palette and cute too!

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Thepunkcat Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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Chloe Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Hi PJ
I enjoyed this review. It made me go a little nostalgic for the 80s lol! Dancing to Top of the Pops in my parents living room. I am happy to see Barry M still going strong. What an interesting palette. I especially love the beige gold, silver and Aqua. As you said it is a good price. I have one of the dazzle dusts but have not tried it out yet. Lucky US getting Jill Stuart! The closest I get to those products is seeing them in Biteki! I am still finding my way with my new site but I have managed a few more reviews and am enjoying having a domain. Wishing you a good week. Chloe

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PJ Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Hi Jojoba,

Thank you for reading this post!

I would just like to mention that this item was sent from Barry M for trial and review purposes on my blog.

More than a year ago, I decided to modify the way I word the titles of my articles and to put up a disclosure statement (at the end of my blog). Since then, all the reviews of items provided by cosmetics companies have the word “review” in the titles. (I also modified all the previous titles accordingly.) Reviews of items I purchase do not have this word in the titles.

However, the way I obtain the products does not make a difference in the way I review them. Hopefully you’d agree with me on this based on my past articles.

Hope this clarifies things a little.

Thank you for posting your comment again! :)

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PJ Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Hi Paris,

Barry M’s Dazzle Dust is certainly among the brand’s most popular products. I think this palette is quite a lovely item too.

Thank you for stopping by again! :)

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PJ Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Hi Eru,

I have just checked your blog. Thank you so much for nominating me for the award. It is wonderful to be among all the great blogs!

Thank you very much again! :)

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PJ Friday, February 20, 2009

Hi Chloe,

I miss Top of the Pops…:)

I only began to be a little more familiar with Barry M a few years ago, and it is definitely good to see a popular UK-based makeup line.

Apart from the beige gold and the aqua, I personally also like the yellow gold and the purple. The colors in the palette do go with one another quite well.

Have a good rest of the week and happy weekend! :)

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lydiasbeautyrush Friday, May 29, 2009

I have that!:) It’s really nice but in my opinion a little crappy when it hasn’t got UDPP underneath! D:

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PJ Monday, June 1, 2009

Hi Lydiasbeautyrush,

I see. I think the colors last well for me. But I don't usually have an issue with eyeshadows not staying put, and I think this does vary from person to person.

Thank you very much for posting your comment! :)

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