A while ago now I purchased some Barry M nail paints, including the 3in1 basecoat/topcoat/nail hardener. I'd not used a topcoat or basecoat previous to this as I'd never really thought they do anything. So I thought I'd finally find out... For the first week I used the Barry M 3in1 as a topcoat and basecoat, and took a picture at the end of each day. For the next week I didn't use the Barry M 3in1 at all, just put the colour straight on to my nails and also took a picture at the end of each day.
I really put the 3in1 through it's paces... lots of housework, so the house was spotless for the rest of the week lol. When I wasn't wearing the 3in1 I just used my hands a normal amount - typing, odd bit of housework, nothing too intense lol. So here we are (click to enlarge the images, you can see the extent of the chips far better)...
I really put the 3in1 through it's paces... lots of housework, so the house was spotless for the rest of the week lol. When I wasn't wearing the 3in1 I just used my hands a normal amount - typing, odd bit of housework, nothing too intense lol. So here we are (click to enlarge the images, you can see the extent of the chips far better)...
BOTH WITH NO CHIPS FORMED AS IT'S ONLY THE FIRST DAY, LESS SHINE WITH NO 3IN1
NO CHIPS AT ALL WITH THE 3IN1, TYPICAL 'TYPING' CHIPS ALREADY FORMING WITH NO 3IN1
STILL NO CHIPS WITH THE 3IN1, TYPING CHIPS GETTING LARGER WITH NO 3IN1
TYPING CHIPS STARTING TO FORM WITH 3IN1, CHIPS STAYED THE SAME WITH NO 3IN1
(THIS LOOKS LIKE THE SAME PHOTO AS DAY 3, IT ISN'T AND EXCUSE THE FOOD COLOURING STAIN, HAHA)
STILL ONLY TYPING CHIPS WITH 3IN1, MAJOR CHIPPING WITH NO 3IN1
(I REALLY WANT THIS WEEK TO END SO I CAN RE-DO MY NAILS, TORTURE!)
CHIPS ONLY JUST STARTING TO FORM WITH 3IN1, STILL MAJOR CHIPPING WITHOUT 3IN1
CHIPS HAVEN'T REALLY CHANGED WITH 3IN1, HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE WITHOUT 3IN1
So as you can see... major, major difference!! Bearing in mind that I really put the 3in1 through it's paces, and just left the 'only colour' and carried on with my usual routines. Wow. I've been proven wrong. Topcoats and basecoats work wonders, and this Barry M one has exceeded my expectations! And woooop - now I can paint my nails again and get rid of these disgusting chipped beasties!
Natalieslovex
You really can see the difference :O I think I'll be purchasing this ! Great idea for a blog, thanks :)! xxx
ReplyDeletewow thanks so much for doing this! i always use my barrym 3 in 1 but at least now i know it's worth repurchasing :D X
ReplyDeleteIt's my pleasure girls!! :) I thought it would make and interesting post because so much of the time I think we're just buying things that don't REALLY do what they say. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWooow, it does look like it has done its job
ReplyDeleteThink i might go look at this now.. xx
This is such a good way to test it, thanks for doing this, i think i might purchase the topcoat now, because before i never thought it actually did anything :)
ReplyDeletethanks xx
@BarbiesGlitter - No problem! I'm glad it was useful :D xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat's a great post putting the 3in1 through its paces. Detailed and it's clear that the product works! :)
ReplyDelete@witoxicity - I'd never seen this type of post before and I thought it would be interesting... I'm glad you thought so too :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteI am not sure if either one of these products are sold in the Uk but i assure you, they are worth a try at trying to find.
ReplyDeleteBase Coat-Elizabeth Arden 'Polish stick'
It us similiar to an adhesive and stays sticky until you put your polish of choice on top of it.
Top Coat-inm 'out the door' topcoat. Drys SUPER fast and is great.