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Monday, April 25, 2011

Comparison OPI Not Like The Movies vs. Catrice Iron Mermaiden



OPI Not Like the Movies vs. Catrice Iron Mermaiden (sun)


Dear Lacqueristas


Catrice just released their new range of polish ( here and here) and one shade that immidiately caught my eye was this awesome duochrome that reminds me a lot of OPI's Not Like the Movies (original version) from Katy Perry's collection.
Let's see how they compare:


OPI Not Like the Movies vs. Catrice Iron Mermaiden (no direct light)
 As you have seen in the pictures above, Not Like the Movies has tiny glitters in it's formula whereas Iron Mermaiden does not.
Besides that there's a frost alarm for Iron Mermaiden. Brush stroke galore, while the base color looks quite similar to NLtM the formula of Catrice's IM is defenitely harder to work with.
Duochrome wise, OPI wins hands down.

Here's a lil' video to show the polish in motion:


Did you get hold of an original bottle of Not Like The Movies? And how do you like it? Do you know of a dupe?

Hasta la vista, Laqueristas!

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Have the OPI and i think it's the most terribly nail polish i have :D 4-5 coats to be opaque for a nail polish that costs 10$, hm, i dont think so...Waste of money...
1 reply · active 727 weeks ago
Oh noes, could it be that you got a dud? I love mines!
I really love Not Like The Movies!! But I got the dud version :-(
1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago
That sucks so bad. When/where did you buy it?
I like them both! I don't have either of them, I have the one from Essence.
1 reply · active 727 weeks ago
Ik ga nu toch maar even op Engels verder - I bought that one as well but I don't think they come close. As long as you like it, right?!
ohh nice dupes of each other :)
1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago
Hehe that is a cute comment
oooooh lovely!!! is the OPI not avail anymore? was it limited edition?
1 reply · active 727 weeks ago
The OPI is part of the Katy Perry collection. It is a limited collection but you can still find it in stores or online. Just be aware that there are two versions: the original (as shown in my swatch) and one that lacks the duo chrome. I do not have that dud version,otherwise I'd be happy to swatch it for you :-)
I do have the Not Like the Movies and I was considering buying the Iron Mermaiden as well but since my friend bought for me Essence's Where is The Party I figured I was pretty much set with this type of duochrome...havent used them yet but it sures looks beautiful on your nails! xoxo
Wet and wild Grey's Anatomy is also a good dupe. Doesn't have the pretty glitter, but color is the same.

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