The opening of Melt might have some readers experiencing a little deja vu: A boutique-type of store with handmade soaps and lotions, with earth-friendly ingredients? Sounds like competition for Lush, another four-letter-word store that sells similar items. Tale of the tape is after the jump. (Note: Because shipping costs extra, these Web prices are often lower than in-store prices.)LAVENDER SOAP?Lush: Ooh La La, $7.55 for 3.5 ouncesMelt: Desert Lavender, $6 for 5 ounces

CITRUS BATH BOMB?Lush: The Happy Pill, $4.95Melt: Solar Flair, $4

TREAT FOR SCARY FEET?Lush: Volcano Foot Mask, $16.20Melt: Foot Soldier Scrub, $14

CH-CH-CHILLY SHOWER GEL, PER OUNCE?Lush: Freeze, $18.95 for 16.9 ounces

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