I use a lot of nail polish.

It’s one of my (many) fashion and beauty obsessions, and one of my favourite ways to introduce colour into my cosmetic palette.

And so, Barry M nail polishes were inevitably going to catch my eye. This brand consistently produces some of the most current, trendy hues on the market, and they’re usually less than £3 for a bottle. On the surface, it’s a great little bargain, but how does Barry M perform?

Well, it looks great. The bottle design has a cool vintage feel about it, and the brush allows for fairly easy application.

The consistency is thick and offers good coverage immediately, smoothly. It dries pretty quickly, which is impressive considering.

So, once it was on, how long did it last?

I used two coats of polish, and it was still going strong four days later. An unfortunate chip meant I had to re-apply, and on closer inspection, the polish was starting to show some signs of wear, with stress lines from typing at my computer!

I think you could easily get away with a Barry M colour for a full working week; it’s actually really quite sturdy and resistant to chips.

Barry M Nail Polish was actually voted Best Inexpensive Nail Polish Range this year in the InStyle Best Beauty Buy Awards – so it’s not just me who thinks they’re good!

If you decide to dip in to Barry M Nail Polish, there’s a deal on at Superdrug now, so you can pick up two bottles for £5.