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H2O Proof Inkwell Waterproof Eyeliner Caffeinated dupes and alternatives e.l.f. Cosmetics

Brown · 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: Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner True Brown

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

Your shade
e.l.f. Cosmetics
CaffeinatedChange shade
Form and tip: Liquid
Wear claims: Waterproof
The match
Rare Beauty
True Brown
Form and tip: Gel · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof

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

Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
87
Depth
100
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$21SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner Mad Max Brown

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

Your shade
e.l.f. Cosmetics
CaffeinatedChange shade
Form and tip: Liquid
Wear claims: Waterproof
The match
KVD Beauty
Mad Max Brown
Form and tip: Liquid · Brush tip
Wear claims: Waterproof · Smudge resistant

Not compared: tip, texture, smudge resistance and longevity. 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)
100
Best price
$25SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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

More matches

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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 Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

    Dark Chocolate
    Shade match 87
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: tip, texture, smudge resistance and longevity. 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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  2. #4 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Matte Liquid Eyeliner

    Brown
    Shade match 85
    $22SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Retailer shade note: matte dark brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Epic Wear Long Lasting Liquid Eyeliner

    Brown
    Shade match 80
    $12Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $4 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: tip, texture, smudge resistance and longevity. 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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  4. Shade match 70
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $17 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: tip, texture, smudge resistance and longevity. 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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  5. Shade match 62
    $25SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Retailer shade note: chocolate brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Rare Beauty

    Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Liner

    Brown
    Shade match 61
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $14 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: tip, texture, smudge resistance and longevity. 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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  7. #9 · Kaja

    Wink Stamp Waterproof Winged Eyeliner

    Dark Brown - Original Cat Eye
    Shade match 51
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $21 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Retailer shade note: rich espresso brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 30
    $19.60$28SephoraSephoraCosts $11.60 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Retailer shade note: matte black, brush tip

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · ONE/SIZE

    Point Made Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner Pen

    Bodacious Black
    Shade match 28
    $19SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Retailer shade note: matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Haus Labs

    Clear Cut Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

    Black Onyx
    Shade match 27
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Retailer shade note: matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

    Black
    Shade match 25
    $4Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (50%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: tip, texture, smudge resistance and longevity. 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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  12. Shade match 25
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $18 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: tip, texture, smudge resistance and longevity. 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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  13. #15 · Benefit Cosmetics

    Roller Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

    Black
    Shade match 25
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $18 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: tip, texture, smudge resistance and longevity. 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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  14. #16 · Revlon

    ColorStay Lash Serum + Liner Liquid Liner

    Blackest Black
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $4.99 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matteSame waterproof: claimed

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: tip, texture, smudge resistance and longevity. 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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  15. Shade match 79
    $27SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame waterproof: claimed

    Differences: Satin rather than matte

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    75
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Differences: Satin rather than matte

    Retailer shade note: chocolate brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Physicians Formula

    Eye Booster Lash 2-in-1 Boosting Eyeliner & Serum

    Deep Brown
    Shade match 86
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3.99 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

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

    Not compared: tip, texture, waterproof, smudge resistance and longevity. 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 · Sacheu

    Long Wear Liquid Eyeliner STAY-N

    Eye’m Crisp
    Shade match 71
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

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

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

    Retailer shade note: brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Maybelline

    Eyestudio Master Precise All Day Liquid Eyeliner

    Forest Brown
    Shade match 63
    $10.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2.99 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

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

    Not compared: tip, texture, waterproof, smudge resistance and longevity. 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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  19. #21 · ColourPop

    BFF Ultra Fine Liquid Liner

    Grande
    Shade match 39
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

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

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

    Retailer shade note: brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Vivid Matte Longwear Liquid Eyeliner

    Black
    Shade match 30
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

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

    Not compared: tip, texture, waterproof, smudge resistance and longevity. 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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  21. #23 · ILIA

    Clean Line Liquid Liner

    Midnight Express
    Shade match 26
    $29SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

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

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

    Retailer shade note: black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Intense Ink Eyeliner

    Blackest Black
    Shade match 25
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2 less (25%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

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

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  23. #25 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Expert Liquid Liner

    Jet Black
    Shade match 25
    $4Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (50%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

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

    Not compared: tip, texture, waterproof, smudge resistance and longevity. 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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Why the closest shade match works

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner in True Brown, against e.l.f. Cosmetics H2O Proof Inkwell Waterproof Eyeliner in Caffeinated. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCaffeinatedClosest shade matchTrue BrownScore
Form & tip45% of overall40
Form40LiquidGelSome differenceGel rather than liquid
Tipnot comparableNot listedRetractable pencilNot comparableTip not listed for one product
Formula30% of overall100
Texturenot comparableNot listedGelNot comparableTexture not listed for one product
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame finish
Wear claims25% of overall100
Waterproof100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim waterproof wear
Smudge resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot comparableNeither product lists smudge resistance
Longevitynot comparableNot listedLong-wearingNot comparableA wear time not listed for one product
Overall match 73/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner in True Brown.

Same or better

  • Same finish: matte
  • Same waterproof: claimed

Different

  • Gel rather than liquid

Not compared

  • Tip: not listed for one
  • Texture: not listed for one
  • Smudge resistance: not listed for either
  • Longevity: 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
BaseNo ingredient listSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Why the closest overall alternative works

KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Mad Max Brown, against e.l.f. Cosmetics H2O Proof Inkwell Waterproof Eyeliner in Caffeinated. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCaffeinatedClosest overall alternativeMad Max BrownScore
Form & tip45% of overall100
Form100LiquidLiquidSameSame form
Tipnot comparableNot listedBrush tipNot comparableTip not listed for one product
Formula30% of overall100
Texturenot comparableNot listedLiquidNot comparableTexture not listed for one product
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame finish
Wear claims25% of overall100
Waterproof100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim waterproof wear
Smudge resistancenot comparableNot listedClaimedNot comparableSmudge resistance not listed for one product
Longevitynot comparableNot listedLong-wearingNot comparableA wear time not listed for one product
Overall match 95/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Mad Max Brown.

Same or better

  • Same form: liquid
  • Same finish: matte
  • Same waterproof: claimed

Not compared

  • Tip: not listed for one
  • Texture: not listed for one
  • Smudge resistance: not listed for one
  • Longevity: 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 overall alternative
BaseNo ingredient listWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNo ingredient listNot listed
Drying alcoholNo ingredient listListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner True Brown

Best price
$21SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner Mad Max Brown

Best price
$25SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $8 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

34 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.