Above, as the pictures say, are direct sunlight and shade and one coat of each as labeled. Below are two coats as labeled.
The nitty gritty (heh heh see what I did there?):
OPI has a slightly finer grit with a slightly pinker base. When wet it has a very pink-orange look but dries a definite orange toned coral. JulieG has slightly larger grit but only slightly and only really perceptible to the eye up close. The base seems more orange when wet but it dries to an orange toned coral just like the OPI does. The grit on both feels the same when dry. I have to really stare to see any difference at all. They are almost spot on dupes. OPI has more of a pink tendency and JulieG has more or an orange tendency, but that's about it for difference in formula.
Both are super sparkly and the golden flecked hues are just as shimmery and visible on both. Dry time is also identical as far as I can tell.
OPI Jinx: Most beauty supply or higher end cosmetics stores. Limited edition so grab it while you can. Retail of 9.00 featuring a 0.50 oz bottle with a pro-wide brush.
JulieG: RiteAid and on Jessie's Girl website (though it's not there now so I'm not sure if it'll be going up again). Limited edition as well but retail of 4.99 for a 0.35 oz bottle with a much more slender and workable brush.
Conclusion:
I love them both and am happy to have both in my stash! But I do see myself using these both a LOT so I'm seeing them as back up bottles for each other. I'm wondering if any of the others from the collections are dupes. Do you have both? If so do you spy any other dupes?
As always a big thank you for stopping by and reading my ramblings!
My JulieG's are on their way through that Groupon thing. I haven't tried any of the OPI's yet. I would like to try one to compare to the Zoya's. Great comparison and post!
ReplyDeleteIf you hop over to Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom she has a great comparison post! Not spot on dupes but if close bothers you then it's a good one to look over for sure. Thanks so much!
DeleteHow very interesting... and the Julie G's out first, no less. So nice when the more mass market brands get dupes out there that are cheaper and more easily accessible. I've got Jinx on my nails right now and it is indeed a gorgeous color. Awesome post, Candice :)
ReplyDeleteYou really do have to wonder how much of this is circulated. We are pretty chatty so they probably can't keep all their ideas under lock and key. Thanks doll. :)
DeleteOops I kind of merged your comment and Rebecca's! *facepalm* I do like that textures are easily available at nicer prices but I have yet to see a cheaper version of Solataire. I think I need it.
DeleteThose are so very close! I always wonder how close dupes come out from different brands. Do they really have the same idea at the same time, or is someone copying someone else? I'm gladd I have the Gumdrops from Groupon.
ReplyDeleteThe Gumdrops are so worth it! Did you see that Nicole by OPI is releasing Gumdrops too...want to talk about copying!
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