Emily de Molly Flatline

Emily de Molly Flatline is a light taupe grey ultra holo with strong purple overtones. To be honest, I don't really see taupe or grey, I'd call this light purple. The formula is fantastic and the holo flare is stunning. Flatline is completely opaque in two or three coats. The application is very easy and the polish dries very fast. Flatline is easy to remove and doesn't stain your nails.

For the photos in this post I've applied a thin top coat over two coats of Flatline. Some people say that you shouldn't wear a top coat with linear holographic polishes because top coats make the holographic effect weaker. I've never noticed that, my holos usually look the same after I apply my top coat. My guess is that this has something to do with the thickness of a top coat. Many people like thick top coats, they use it to get that squishy gel look. On the other hand, I prefer very thin top coats so the layer on the top of the holo polish is fine and probably doesn't affect the holo flare too much.

Emily de Molly Crystal Crown

Emily de Molly Crystal Crown is a very pale grey creme holo with gold to green shifting shimmer. The formula is awesome, the application was very easy. The polish is opaque in two or three coats depending on application. Apply two thin coats, if you prefer a sheer look. I applied two coats of Crystal Crown and a top coat for the photo above. The polish dries fast and smooth on the nail.

I adore this one! I thought it to be white, even though pure white holo isn't possible. That's why I purchased Lunar Haze first and was disappointed. Don't get me wrong, Lunar Haze is very beautiful but I expected it to look like Crystal Crown looks in real life. After trying Lunar Haze out I decided that I needed Crystal Crown. And Crystal Crown is exactly the grey holo that I've wanted for a long time!

Emily de Molly Lunar Haze

Emily de Molly Lunar Haze is a light grey holo with very slight beige undertones and orange overlay. The description on EdM store page says it also contains iridescent purple microflakes but you don't really see them. I magnified the image four times and then I did manage to discern them. The polish has a good formula and applies smoothly on the nail. It is completely opaque in two coats. I've experienced no staining when removing the polish. Overall, Lunar Haze is as good as other EdM holos.

I like this particular shade of grey very much. This grey is also definitely not boring. Even without light there is a slight holo flare plus that orange overlay looks wonderful in the shade. 

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Zoya Harley

Zoya Harley is a light concrete gray with subtle flecks of silver, gold, and copper shimmer. This description is taken from Zoya site. It is also said that Harley's finish is metallic and the tone is warm. I would call this polish a creme though. It's also definitely not warm on me in most lighting conditions with all those lilac and blue undertones.

The formula is okay for a creme with a shimmer. I'd prefer it to be thinner but most people would find this formula easy to apply. The polish is opaque in two coats, the drying time is average for a creme. The finish is glossy but I'd still recommend using a top coat. I've experienced no staining or any issues with removing the polish.

A-England Jane Morris

Jane Morris is a grey holographic polish with purple shimmer. The shimmer can also seem blue in sunlight. The holo is scattered and subtle but very beautiful. The formula is adequate, the polish was easy to apply. It is a bit thick, in my opinion, I think I'll add thinner the next time. The polish can be fully opaque in one coat. I've experienced no staining with this one. It's also my champion in longevity, I wore it for more than a week once.

Jane Morris is wonderful. It's simply stunning with all that shifting from purple to blue shimmer, the holo is fantastic. Combine that with awesome formula that allows you to apply it in just one coat, and you get a perfect polish for a fast manicure.

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A-England Love Is Enough

Love Is Enough is a part of Heavenly Quotes collection. It's a steely gray metallic with olive overtones. It contains green, bronze, and golden shimmer. The formula was pretty thin back when I bought it. That was three years ago, so now it's thicker but still easily manageable. I prefer thinner formulas, though. Love Is Enough is sheer so you'd probably need two or three coats depending on application. I've used two coats and a top coat for photos in this post. It's non-staining upon removal though you may need to rinse your hands because the polish has lots of shimmer.

I love thinner formulas so Love Is Enough is one of the most used polishes in my collection. I also like the color and silver and golden flecks. A-England polishes are also pretty durable, I can easily wear them for a week without any damage. They also dry fast on their own, and that's just awesome. All in all, A-England is one of my favorite brands.

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A-England Dorian Gray

Dorian Gray is a part of Gothic Beauties Collection. I am not a fan of black polishes with shimmer that can only be sometimes seen under direct sunlight. But unlike other polishes in this collection Dorian Gray actually looks grey and not black. Dorian Gray is a dark grey metallic with subtle golden shimmer. The formula is awesome, it is pretty easy to apply. And you are fine with just one coat! I didn't use base coat or top coat for the photos.