Holiday 2016 Comparisons - Deborah Lippmann Queen of the Night (Her Majesty)

From left to right: Frock ‘n’ Roll (Leggy Legend, Autumn 2015), Lubu Heels (The Perfect Pair, Autumn 2007), Smile for the Glam-era (CVS Exclusive Kardashian Collection, 2013), Taboo (Revelation, Spring 2013), Jem (Mirrors, Autumn 2011), Queen of the Night, Haute Tub (Virgin Snow, Holiday 2015), Russian Navy (Russia, Autumn 2007), Vendetta (Spring 2009), Cosmo with a Twist (Starlight, Holiday 2015), First Class Ticket (Vintage Vixen, Autumn 2010)

Maybe if you mixed Vendetta and Taboo you’d get something close to QotN, but alas, she is not a Taboo dupe (Side note: Jem might be close, I need to do a bigger post on the two of them). Frock ‘n’ Roll is super gray, and Lubu Heels has red glitter in it, but I thought they’d be worth comparing. Now, actually, my first thought for comparison was actually Glam-era, and they are pretty close, and you can’t see it well from my shots but Glam-era has silver glitter in it as opposed to QotN’s gold/orange. Taboo and Jem are more metallic in their base, plus Taboo has some silver glitter in it. Vendetta is similar, except it has no orange glitter in it, just a metallic base. Russian Navy, Cosmo, and First Class Ticket are much bluer toned. Now, Haute Tub is pretty similar to Queen of the Night. The glitter is more pink-to-gold as opposed to Queen of the Night’s pink-orange, and it has a silverier tone to it. Haute Tub is also more crème-like in its base.

Holiday 2016 Comparisons: Deborah Lippmann If I Ruled the World (Her Majesty)

Oh man, these are all so close…

From left to right: Giovanna (Satins, Autumn 2013), Rule Breaker (Wild at Heart, Autumn ’09), Laughin’ to the Bank (Jewel Heist, Autumn ’13), If I Ruled the World, Mercer (Sparkling Sights, Holiday 2016), Blowin’ Money Fast, Standing Ovation (A Night at the Opera, Autumn 2013), Capricorn (Zodiac, December 2016), British Racing Green (Autumn 2009), Cuckoo for this Color (Swiss, Autumn 2010), Emerald Fitzgerald (Autumn 2010)

Oh man, IIRtW and LttB are really, really close. I’m surprised! Well, IIRtW is a tiny bit darker, but they’re awful close. If you’ve been excited about IIRtW thinking it was a new exciting Lippmann green, prepare to be disappointed. Mercer is also really, really close too. Definitely don’t need them all. Now, Giovanna is distinctly teal and the lightest of the set, Rule Breaker the second lightest. Cuckoo and Fitzgerald (very close to each other) are likewise way darker. BRG is the only one that’s not a true metallic, rather it’s a crème with green shimmer in it, but that said the finished look is rather similar to IIRtW. Capricorn has a lot of silver glitter and Standing Ovation has a strong blue duochrome. BMF is a bit cooler toned. That said, except for Giovanna these all look pretty similar. That said again, if you’re a massive green hoarder you’ll probably enjoy all of these!

Close up: Rule Breaker, Laughin' to the Bank, If I Ruled the World, Blowin' Money Fast

Holiday 2016 Comparisons - Deborah Lippmann Reign of Love (Her Majesty)

Other Lippmanns:

From left to right: It’s Raining Men (Summer 2009), Stand by Your Man (I’ve Gotta Be Me, Holiday 2014), Reign of Love, Great Balls of Fire (Happy Days Sephora Exclusive, Summer 2016

None of these are dead-on, but Stand by Your Man is awful close. The flash shot really shows the differences deep within the color (Stand by Your Man is more blue toned), but to the naked eye they’re really close. It’s Raining Men is warmer and brighter and Great Balls of Fire is cooler and lighter (and it has a little bit of silver shimmer).

Other brands:

From left to right: Poinsettia (Let It Snow, Holiday 2011), Queen of Speed (Fast Lane), Hey Sailor (Anchors Away, Spring 2011), Asia (Vibe, Autumn 2008), Reign of Love, Big Apple Red (New York, Autumn 2000), Fishnet Stockings (Core), Party on a Platform (Getting Groovy, Holiday 2016 (Stay tuned for more comparisons for this one!), Alix (Vibe, Autumn 2008), Rekha (Designer, Autumn 2012)

Now, Poinsettia, Queen of Speed, and Hey Sailor are lighter and warmer, and Rekha is way darker, but everything else is pretty close. Asia is a bit pinker toned, Big Apple Red is darker, and Fishnet Stockings and Platform are less vibrant (and Platform also bluer), but they’re all your classic red crèmes. Unless you’re a red hoarder like me, they’re not all necessary.

Holiday 2016 Comparisons: Deborah Lippmann Blue Blood (Her Majesty)

Note: If I ever get After Midnight, they might be close.

From left to right: Blagger (Spring/Summer 2011), Catch of the Day (Aim to Misbehave/Shimmer Brights, Summer 2016), Natty (Designer, Autumn 2012), Sailor (Cashmeres, Autumn 2013), Blue Blood, Octavia (Dramatic, February 2014), Strangers in the Night (Dressed to the Nines, Holiday 2015)

Blagger and Catch of the Day are brighter, plus Catch of the Day has a subtle shimmer. Natty is dustier. The last three are much closer to Blue Blood. Sailor is less vibrant, Octavia is more purple, and Strangers in the Night is darker, but none of these are that visible to the untrained eye.

Holiday 2016 Comparisons: Deborah Lippmann Ever After (Her Majesty)

Note: Once I get into Spring colors, I’ll be sure to compare Ever After and everything in the Bed of Roses set!

From Left to Right: Dress Me Up (Capitol Colors/Hunger Games, Spring 2012), Brigitte (Naturel, Spring 2014), Ever After, Madeline (Naturel Deux, Autumn 2014), Suzi Sells Sushi by the Seashore (Japan, Spring 2005), Aphrodite’s Pink Nightie (Greek Isles, Spring 2004), Uptown Girl (Rebel Debutante, Spring 2010). Swatch stick: China Glaze My Lodge Or Yours (The Great Outdoors, Autumn 2015)

My bottle of Dress Me Up is really showing its age, I thought it was darker. When it dries it’s a bit darker but it’s always more brown tone. Uptown Girl is way darker, so are Sushi and Aphrodite, but they’re also brighter and shimmery. The three things I have that are closest to Ever After are Brigitte, Madeline, and Lodge (I only have this in a mini, so I just decided to use my swatch stick instead.) Madeline’s a bit darker, but it’s still very close. Ever After, Brigitte, and Lodge are all really close. You don’t need all three.

Holiday 2016 Comparisons: Deborah Lippmann Emperor's New Clothes (Her Majesty)

From left to right: You’re so Vain-illa (Coca Cola, Summer 2014), Tiramisu for Two (Venice, Autumn 2015), Shay (Touch, Winter ’11-’12), Spencer (Naturel Deux, Autumn 2014), Emperor’s New Clothes, Gretchen (Spa Essentials, 2005?), Nomad’s Dream (Painted Desert, Spring 1998)

Vain-illa, Tiramisu, and Shay are much lighter, and Tiramisu and Shay also both have more of a pink tone in them, and Shay has a slight shimmer. Nomad’s Dream likewise has a green shimmer, but the base color is close. The two closest I have are Spencer and Gretchen, and they’re close. Spencer is darker and Gretchen is also pinker but they’re all close.