Comparison-Deborah Lippmann On the Beach vs. Urban Outfitters Blue Icee

Deborah Lippman On the Beach on the pointer and ring finger, Urban Outfitters Blue Icee on the middle and pinky, shade

Deborah Lippmann's most unique polishes are her glitters, so it's no surprise that On the Beach did not garner nearly as much attention as its companion color, Mermaid's Dream. However, it's a pretty bright blue jelly in its own right, and apparently, Urban Outfitters liked it enough to copy it, also. Here's another comparison pic.

Deborah Lippman On the Beach on the pointer and ring finger, Urban Outfitters Blue Icee on the middle and pinky, sunlight

Surprisingly, On the Beach had more application issues than the Blue Icee. However, its streakiness means it's less opaque, and that makes On the Beach is a better option for doing glitter sandwiches. On the Beach is a hair dustier and less bright than Blue Icee. Considering the price difference, though, I don't think it's a big enough difference to justify going with the Lippmann.  Both colors are topped with a bit of Urban Outfitters Sea Dust, ie a dupe of Deborah Lippmann Mermaid's Dream.

Comparison-Deborah Lippmann Mermaid's Dream vs. Urban Outfitters Sea Dust

Urban Outfitters Sea Dust on middle and pinky, Deborah Lippmann Mermaid's Dream on pointer and ring 

Back in my weekly update, I let you guys know that Urban Outfitters had a polish out that looked a lot like Deborah Lippmann Mermaid's Dream. I was as excited about this news as anyone, so when I saw an Urban Outfitters on Sunday, I had to stop in. I picked up Sea Dust and another polish for $8.50.  Now that I've had a chance to compare Seafoam to Mermaid's Dream for myself, I feel pretty confident in saying that we have a dupe on our hands, people!

Were there any application differences between the two polishes? How did I come to have both? For answers to these questions and a few more pictures, keep reading!