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Sunday, July 22, 2012

China Glaze Hyper Haute vs OPI DS Extravagance

I've been asked whether China Glaze Hyper Haute from the Tronica Collection is a dupe for OPI DS Extravagance. It is NOT. However there are several differing opinions apparently. Which leads me to believe that either I have the incorrect definition of "dupe" or THEY do. To me, a dupe is a duplicate that is so close it's virtually impossible to tell them apart. But maybe I'm wrong?

Whichever is the case, IMO, China Glaze Hyper Haute and OPI DS Extravagance are definitely NOT dupes. The ones who seem to say that they are dupes in their blogs never seem to have photos, so to settle it once and for all, here are a few shots.

YOU be the judge.


China Glaze Hyper Haute vs OPI DS Extravagance

China Glaze Hyper Haute vs OPI DS Extravagance

China Glaze Hyper Haute vs OPI DS Extravagance


So, if these are dupes to you, we have a different opinion of what "dupe" means.

What's YOUR definition?

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18 comments:

  1. AshleyJuly 22, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Wow! Those are not even close!! Both stunning though!

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  2. Polished & GlitteredJuly 22, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Not dupes! Both are beautiful!!

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  3. Apple LacquerJuly 22, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    ChG looks more linear, as well as obviously lighter.

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  4. Lustrous LacquerJuly 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Not Dupes! But colors are gorgeous! I have The Opi one, but I might have to hunbt down the china glaze one now also. Thanks for comparing them =)

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  5. ValeJuly 22, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    I like that ChG is lighter but OPI's has more sparkles :)

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  6. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Not dupes! Love them, though. I have the DS, think I'll have to be satisfied with that, though. Thanks for the comparison!

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  7. HelloThereBlondieJuly 22, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    While they are in the same color family, these are definitely not dupes. They are similar, but only because they are both berry colors with similar finishes. Thanks for the post!

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  8. Sincerely StephanieJuly 22, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Not even close to dupes! Both beautiful though!

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  9. Rainbowify MeJuly 22, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    My definition of dupes is the exact same as yours, so no, these aren't dupes. But they're both pretty :)

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  10. Time On My NailsJuly 22, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    A lot of people use "dupe" too lightly these days, I think. If something is close enough to kill a lemming, maybe, they seem to use it, rather than reserve it for true "duplicates".

    These are both beautiful, but very different. I could probably live with just having one, but I sure wouldn't call them dupes.

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  11. LeeloJuly 23, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    These are not similar at all! They both look gorgeous and very different!

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  12. NazJuly 23, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I completely agree with you- those are not dupes! Gorgeous polishes, and I wouldn't feel the need to own both, but definitely not dupes. To me, dupes are things like Chanel Jade vs. Milani Dress Maker.

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  13. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Definitely not dupes, nevertheless I would take any of them if given... ;-)

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  14. Cristina's ClawsJuly 23, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    They're like sisters, very similar features and characteristics and both beautiful, however they are obviously not twins.

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  15. Liv2KnitNSewJuly 23, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Not dupes in my book, either. But both very beautiful! :-)

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  16. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Definitely NOT dupes! I think your definition is correct. I have DS Extravagance and I love it!!!

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  17. Jennius - Gold Speck NailsJuly 28, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Not dupes, but both are gorgeous!

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  18. beachgalNovember 24, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Not dupes but love 'em both and have 'em both!

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