We thought we'd never find a match to Shu Uemura Nail Enamel Supplement Mineral in Gold Zest, $16, a beautiful, shimmering light gold. But OPI's India Collection came through. Curry Up Don't Be Late!, $8.50, is a near-exact copy, sans seaweed extracts and the "tri-color confetti pearls" that give Shu Uemura's gold a subtle kaleidoscope effect. (Both polishes are formaldehyde- and toluene-free.)
From time to time, brands launch limited edition colors like MAC Nail Lacquer in Boom!, $10, which sell out almost immediately. No need to panic in this case. Sephora Brand Nail Polish 52 (right), $4, comes in a smaller bottle but looks almost exactly the same after two coats. (Shhh.)
Tired of waiting for another shipment of high-end, exclusive polish? We found plenty of other spring/summer debuts to rave about -- and searched high and low for budget-friendly look-a-likes. Try these comparisons on for size, then post your look-alike suggestions on our community page.