I’ve always loved Barry M makeup – since the dazzle dust days of my early twenties (and I’ll probably love them for many years to come).
Although what first attracted me to the brand was the highly pigmented dazzle dust in every (bright) shade you can think of, they also have plenty of nude and muted tones for everyday use too.
As a mum, I need my daily makeup application to be really quick and easy because I’m always in a rush. Don’t get me wrong, it still takes 3 hours to get ready for a night out, but I need some no-fuss looks for the school run.
Barry M have very kindly sent me a selection of makeup so I could share my hassle-free school-run looks with you.
Barry M haul pictured above:
- Flawless Concealer (nude)
- Lash Vegas 2 Mascara (black)
- Bold Brown Waterproof Eyeliner
- All Night Long Foundation (oatmeal)
- Holographic Eyeshadow Topper
- Nail Paints (Vintage Violet and Acai Smoothie)
- Crushed Jewel Eyeshadow
- Banana ‘Ready Set Smooth’ Powder
- Lip Paint (Truffle Shuffle)
- Natural Glow 2
- Blusher Quad
- Holographic design makeup bag
Before
For context, it’s only fair to share a no make-up face so you can see what I’m working with and what my issues are.
I have rosacea, some days it’s barely noticeable and others it really flares up, making me look like a shiny, red beetroot. I also have dark circles under my eyes, visible pores and patchy eyebrows. These are all reasons I prefer not to go makeup free in the mornings, but the look I settle on is heavily dependent on how much time I have!
Look 1 – 2 minutes
If I’ve only got a couple of minutes before I’m due out the door, I go for a really basic look.
If my face isn’t too red, I’ll just use primer, concealer and mascara.
If I’m a bit on the red side, I’ll also wear foundation, which covers the red and the banana powder helps keep it toned down.
This takes barely any time, and I apply in this order: primer, under eye concealer, foundation (use a beauty blender to buff off excess), and banana powder followed by a quick flutter of mascara.
Look 2 – 5 Minutes
Use the same products as above, but this time add in a bit of colour.
In the land of school run hairstyles, a side pony is king.
For this look, I’ve added eyeshadow (third pan from the left in the photo above), blusher (bottom left pan in the photo below) and Barry M Lip Paint in shade Truffle shuffle (also in the below pic).
Look 3 – 10 Minutes
You can do a lot in ten minutes if you go for a smokey eye look.
This look involves all the products from the previous look with an added smokey eye. A smokey eye look is the quickest glam eye look if you want something more than a block colour. It’s brilliant because it doesn’t take a steady hand or a high degree of accuracy – in fact, the secret to smokey eye looks is smudging. Lots of smudging.
I used the dark-purplish shade in the eyeshadow palette as a base, with the crushed jewels cream eyeshow on top and brown eyeliner pencil.
I use the powder eyeshadow to create a base, then I drew a thin line under my lower lash-line – getting thicker towards the outer corner of my eye, with the eyeliner pencil. I drew a small flick in the corner of my eye, but you can probably give that a miss if you’re not confident.
After applying the cream eyeshadow, I used a blending brush to spread it and stop it from clumping as it dried. I also used a pointy eyeshadow brush to smudge the lower lash eyeliner and complete the smokey look. To neaten the edges, I reapplied some concealer so the smudginess looked a bit more planned.
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Wow! These shades are amazing, and you look totally gorgeous! I’ve always like Barry M makeup, it’s a great brand
Wow – spectacular results – bit of practice I’ll have it DOWN to a tee
I loved reading this! I think the 2 min look is fab for a quick fix.
Such a gorgeous end look! Love the eyeshadow. x
Love look 3! X
I love the different looks you’ve created. When I worked I would never leave the house without makeup, even at weekends if I was just popping out to the shops. Nowadays I only bother if I’m going out to dinner or to a party.
Love the final look
Wow this looks amazing! Its so hard as a mum to find time for yourself but this looks so quick and natural xx
I love the natural look you did, you look so fresh!
Make up looks great, and I applaud you for making your face up for the school run! never managed that myself!
Not used Barry M begore. I shall have to have a look as I am due a few new products which are running out. I’m like you. The 2 minute look with primer, mascara and concealer with a slap of lip gloss too when I’m in a rush. I don’t go out without some make up on
Wow! Love these looks thanks for the walk through, you look gorgeous
Unicorn primer! I need this in my life. I am very jealous of how gorgeous your skin is.
Love the colour you have used and seems so simple, i will be trying to perfect as not geeat at applying my own
These looks are great, love look 2 especially. You’re gorgeous! 🙂
Thanks for this post- always looking for quick ways to do my make-up!
Wow I adore that eyeshadow ❣
Getting ready for school run is a nightmare, great tips here!
I love the colours that you used, they really suit you
Love the colours
You look amazing. Barry M is one of my go to names too
Some great looks in the time frame .x
Make a me think even I could do this !
Quick looks are needed with a busy lifestyle, really like the natural looks
How pretty and fast too, will have to try these as you have same skin tone as me, thanka
I love the glow the foundation gave you! I never realised Barry m did other cosmetics I thought they just did nail polish! Can’t wait to try x