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A England Excalibur Renaissance and Hurt No Living Thing Swatches & Review

Lisa Heath342.1K views

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Have you ever tried A England?  It’s an amazing brand that has some of the best formula for polishes out there.  Smooth and buttery and incredible colors.

Tonight I have 2 new shades that are joining the A England lineup to share with you.  Excalibur Renaissance and Hurt No Living Thing.

Excalibur Renaissance

Excalibur Renassaince is a true silver metallic foil.  Like most true metallics, this one is susceptible to visible brush strokes and may accentuate any nail imperfections such as prominent nail ridges, indentations, etc.  I actually have a habit of buffing my nails to eliminate most of my ridges (I have thick nails, so even though I know it’s a no-no I still do it cause I prefer my nails that way) but brush strokes are still visible in my application.

This is a gorgeous metallic foil though and is pretty much a one coater, but I did use 2 for these photos and no top coat.

Hurt No Living Thing

Hurt No Living Thing is a gorgeous shade, both on it’s own and layered over other colors.  Hurt No Living Thing is a sheer greyish lilac base with pink shimmer.  While I do love this polish on it’s own as shown above, it’s also gorgeous over other colors, both light and dark.  A little further down I will show it over black.

These photos show 3 coats of Hurt No Living Thing on it’s own with a top coat.

Hurt No Living Thing Over Black

Hurt No Living Thing comes to life over darker colors especially.  It really brings out the fantastic shimmer within it and transforms any shade.

Shown is 1 coat of Hurt No Living Thing over Mentality Rascal

Overview

While Excalibur Renaissance needs a little extra care to apply, it is a nicely pigmented metallic foil.  I’m planning on using it for stamping soon to see how well it does.  Because it was one coat polish, I would think it’s stamping abilities would be amazing.  Hurt No Living Thing is absolutely gorgeous and definitely my favorite of the two polishes shown.

Price: $10.00

Where to Buy: Color4Nails Website

Color4Nails does offer US as well as International Shipping.

Make sure to visit Color4Nails on Facebook for more swatches, reviews and stocking information for the amazing assortment of polishes she carries!

What did you think?  Have you tried A-England before?

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34 comments

Nidia - Lit From Within May 12, 2014 - 8:33 pm
I had seen one swatch of Hurt No Living Thing, but I didn't know where to get it! I love A-England - her polishes are what sucked me into nail polish. St. George is one of my all-time faves. I want HNLT!
Lisa Heath May 12, 2014 - 8:34 pm
Saint George is a must have for all nail polish lovers! That and Tristam.. and Princess Tears... and Dancing with Nureyev... and... :p
Kath TheFabZilla May 12, 2014 - 11:27 pm
I like the foil finish! Cant wait to see what you come up w/ it.
Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries May 12, 2014 - 11:49 pm
They look beautiful!
NORAH LOVES MAKEUP May 13, 2014 - 4:24 am
Haven't tried but love the metallics, a lot! I would totally buy these.
Amber May 13, 2014 - 4:46 am
Hurt No Living Thing over black is such a stunning combo!!
Eugenia May 13, 2014 - 5:49 am
Hurt No Living Thing is soo prettyy!!
Jamie @ Makeuplifelove May 13, 2014 - 6:44 am
OOoooooooh these are nice. I really really like need that "Hurt No Living" it looks gorgeous by itself and OMG amazing over black. Love it.
Anastasia May 13, 2014 - 8:05 am
Excalibur Renaisance does look a bit tricky to handle, and I always have trouble with metallic foils streaking and smudging on me.
Brooke @ Blushing Noir May 13, 2014 - 9:31 am
Can we just take a moment to love everything that is a-England
Phyrra May 13, 2014 - 9:48 am
So pretty!
Jess Scull May 13, 2014 - 9:52 am
Gorgeous swatches! I almost posted these today.. tomorrow it is!
XO, Noelle May 13, 2014 - 9:55 am
Sweet mamajama! All three are gorgeous. Awesome swatches!
Destany May 13, 2014 - 10:31 am
Very interesting. I love the one layered over black :) Looks like a black cherry color :)
Leelo R May 13, 2014 - 10:47 am
These look so pretty!
Cosmetics Aficionado May 13, 2014 - 11:13 am
Gorgeous swatches! I love their polishes!
Ange May 13, 2014 - 11:52 am
Wow! They're all so pretty!!
Angela Sherman May 13, 2014 - 2:50 pm
Super pretty!
Sheila (Painted Ladies) May 13, 2014 - 2:53 pm
I've never tried this brand before. The colors are beautiful!
Kimberly May 13, 2014 - 3:36 pm
What a luscious color!
Kelly R May 13, 2014 - 4:22 pm
I have these and love them! Gorgeous swatches!
jbrobeck May 13, 2014 - 4:49 pm
Hurt No Living Thing looks amazing layered!
Miranda May 13, 2014 - 5:07 pm
LOVE Hurt No Living Thing on its own!
Justina May 13, 2014 - 6:57 pm
I've never heard of this brand but it looks really nice!
Kendra May 13, 2014 - 7:50 pm
Love the Hurt No Living Thing as well. So pretty.
Cindy (Prime Beauty) May 13, 2014 - 8:31 pm
Beautiful unique shades!
Laura MyNewestAddiction May 13, 2014 - 8:40 pm
I have always wanted to try this brand!
Stepanie Louise May 14, 2014 - 10:28 am
I love hurt No Living Thing! SO pretty!
betzy carmona May 14, 2014 - 6:35 pm
Your nails are so pretty ! I love the shades from this line
Melody May 14, 2014 - 7:15 pm
Those look nice!
kristyn May 20, 2014 - 3:00 pm
I absolutely love these colors!
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