Barry M Matte Nail Paint (#Crush), £3.99, from Boots
I’ve finally gotten round to trying out this part of the Barry M range after ages um-ing and ah-ing about it. I’ve been really into Autumnal shades lately so picked up ‘Crush’. From the bottle it’s a darker blood red, more subtle than your usual red polish, but actually finishes in more of burgundy colour once it dries into the matte.
I used two coats but it’s fairly easy to get decent coverage with one generous coat. Though the matte effect does help you see when the polish has actually dried, I would advise waiting a little longer for the polish to set, as the formula’s quite thick imperfections and smudges are harder to correct. For £3.99 it’s your standard Barry M quality though, which is never too bad for the price!