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Flip Side Liner & Shadow Duo Back to Black dupes and alternatives Buxom

Black · Deep / dark

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth, undertone and colour family only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar eyeliner overall: form and tip 45%, formula 30%, wear claims 25%.

Closest shade match: KVD Beauty Ink Liner Trooper Black

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth, undertone and colour family only.

Your shade
Buxom
Back to BlackChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil
Wear claims: Smudge resistant
The match
KVD Beauty
Trooper Black
Form and tip: Felt tip pen · Felt tip
Wear claims: Waterproof

Format: felt tip pen. Not compared: tip, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
84
Depth
100
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2 less (7%)

Your shade $27 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: NYX Professional Makeup Retractable Vivid Rich Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil Always Onyx

The most similar eyeliner overall: form and tip 45%, formula 30%, wear claims 25%.

Your shade
Buxom
Back to BlackChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil
Wear claims: Smudge resistant
The match
NYX Professional Makeup
Always Onyx
Form and tip: Pencil · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: Smudge resistant

Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

Overall match
95out of 100
Form (Form & tip)
100
Formula
100
Wear (Wear claims)
93
Best price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$19 less (70%)

Your shade $27 at Ulta Beauty

Not compared: tip, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar eyeliner on shade, finish, wear and comfort together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar eyeliner on shade, finish, wear and comfort together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Epic Wear Liner Stick Long Lasting Eyeliner Pencil

    Burnt Sienna
    Shade match 71
    $9Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (67%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame finish: metallicSame smudge resistance: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip, texture and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Retailer shade note: dark brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Makeup By Mario

    Master Pigment Pro Eyeliner Pencil

    Plum
    Shade match 18
    $26SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame finish: metallicSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, texture, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Retailer shade note: matte deep plum

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Urban Decay

    24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil

    Perversion
    Shade match 85
    $23SephoraSephora$4 less (15%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame texture: creamySame smudge resistance: claimed

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: blackest black, matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof Pencil Eyeliner

    Black Shimmer
    Shade match 82
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15.01 less (56%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame texture: creamySame smudge resistance: claimed

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    No Budge Retractable Eyeliner

    Black
    Shade match 73
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$21 less (78%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame texture: creamySame smudge resistance: claimed

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 66
    $23SephoraSephora$4 less (15%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame texture: creamySame smudge resistance: claimed

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Dramaline Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    Total Eclipse
    Shade match 76
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (19%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame finish: metallicSame smudge resistance: claimed

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Retailer shade note: matte deep black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Maybelline

    Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Eyeliner

    Metallic Nights
    Shade match 73
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15.01 less (56%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame finish: metallicSame smudge resistance: claimed

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · MAC Cosmetics

    Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner

    Glide Or Die
    Shade match 47
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame finish: metallicSame smudge resistance: claimed

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Retailer shade note: carbon black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Slim Eye Pencil Long-Lasting Eyeliner

    Black
    Shade match 75
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$21 less (78%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame texture: creamySame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner

    Carbon Black
    Shade match 75
    $10.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$16.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame texture: creamySimilar longevity

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Lancôme

    Le Stylo Waterproof

    02 Noir Intense
    Shade match 74
    $29SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame texture: creamySame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Bobbi Brown

    Long-Wear Cream Waterproof Eyeliner Stick

    Panther
    Shade match 59
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame texture: creamySimilar longevity

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: rich black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    Night Sky
    Shade match 60
    $10.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$16.50 less (61%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame finish: metallicSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Valentino

    Colorgraph Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    Rockstud Noir
    Shade match 65
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame smudge resistance: claimedSimilar longevity

    Differences: Gel rather than creamyShimmer rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    54
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy · Shimmer rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: deep black matte

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Clinique

    Quickliner For Eyes Eyeliner

    Really Black
    Shade match 85
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame longevity: long-wearing

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    not scored yet
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, texture, finish, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    009 Shimmery Black
    Shade match 85
    $18Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$9 less (33%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame smudge resistance: claimedSimilar longevity

    Differences: Gel rather than creamyMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · L.A. Girl

    Smudge-Proof Shockwave Eyeliner Pencil

    Blackout
    Shade match 77
    $5Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$22 less (81%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame smudge resistance: claimedSimilar longevity

    Differences: Gel rather than creamyMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Grip Gel Mechanical Liner

    Intense Black
    Shade match 74
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15.01 less (56%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame smudge resistance: claimedSimilar longevity

    Differences: Gel rather than creamyMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 69
    $51SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame smudge resistance: claimedSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Gel rather than creamyMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy · Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: Black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 65
    $26SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame smudge resistance: claimedSimilar longevity

    Differences: Liquid rather than creamyMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Liquid rather than creamy · Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: deep matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · Lancôme

    DRAMA LIQUI-PENCIL Longwear Eyeliner

    01 Café Noir
    Shade match 80
    $26SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar longevity

    Differences: Gel rather than creamyMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy · Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. Shade match 80
    $23SephoraSephora$4 less (15%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Gel rather than creamyMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy · Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: ultra-black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Point Plus Ink Gel Eye Pencil

    Jet Black
    Shade match 74
    $9.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17.51 less (65%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar longevity

    Differences: Gel rather than creamyMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Blend Eyeliner

    Basic Black
    Shade match 73
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20.01 less (74%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Liquid rather than creamyMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Liquid rather than creamy · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. Shade match 73
    $26SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Gel rather than creamyMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Why the closest shade match works

KVD Beauty Ink Liner in Trooper Black, against Buxom Flip Side Liner & Shadow Duo in Back to Black. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBack to BlackClosest shade matchTrooper BlackScore
Form & tip45% of overall20
Form20PencilFelt tip penDifferentFelt tip pen rather than pencil
Tipnot comparableNot listedFelt tipNot comparableTip not listed for one product
Formula30% of overall34
Texture40CreamyLiquidSome differenceLiquid rather than creamy
Finish25MetallicMatteDifferentMatte rather than metallic
Wear claims25% of overall85
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedClaimedNot comparableWaterproof wear not listed for one product
Smudge resistancenot comparableClaimedNot listedNot comparableSmudge resistance not listed for one product
Longevity85Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth claim long wear
Overall match 41/100Shade match 91/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To KVD Beauty Ink Liner in Trooper Black.

Same or better

  • Same longevity: long-wearing

Different

  • Felt tip pen rather than pencil
  • Liquid rather than creamy
  • Matte rather than metallic

Not compared

  • Tip: not listed for one
  • Waterproof: not listed for one
  • Smudge resistance: not listed for one

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed

Why the closest overall alternative works

NYX Professional Makeup Retractable Vivid Rich Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil in Always Onyx, against Buxom Flip Side Liner & Shadow Duo in Back to Black. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBack to BlackClosest overall alternativeAlways OnyxScore
Form & tip45% of overall100
Form100PencilPencilSameSame form
Tipnot comparableNot listedRetractable pencilNot comparableTip not listed for one product
Formula30% of overall100
Texture100CreamyCreamySameSame texture
Finish100MetallicMetallicSameSame finish
Wear claims25% of overall93
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot comparableNeither product lists waterproof wear
Smudge resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim smudge resistance
Longevity85Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth claim long wear
Overall match 95/100Shade match 82/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To NYX Professional Makeup Retractable Vivid Rich Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil in Always Onyx.

Same or better

  • Same form: pencil
  • Same texture: creamy
  • Same finish: metallic
  • Same smudge resistance: claimed
  • Same longevity: long-wearing

Not compared

  • Tip: not listed for one
  • Waterproof: not listed for either

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy

Closest shade match

KVD Beauty Ink Liner Trooper Black

Best price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2 less (7%)

Your shade $27 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

NYX Professional Makeup Retractable Vivid Rich Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil Always Onyx

Best price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$19 less (70%)

Your shade $27 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

33 similar shades scored two ways: the overall match on form, tip, formula and wear claims. Anything not listed is not compared and lowers data confidence, never the other way round. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.