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No Budge Retractable Eyeliner Charcoal dupes and alternatives e.l.f. Cosmetics

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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: Clinique Quickliner For Eyes Intense Eyeliner Intense Charcoal

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

Your shade
e.l.f. Cosmetics
CharcoalChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: Smudge resistant
The match
Clinique
Intense Charcoal
Form and tip: Pencil
Wear claims: —

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

Shade match
79out of 100
Colour
65
Depth
99
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$29SephoraSephora
Costs $23 more

Your shade $6 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Waterline Eyeliner Pencil Legend

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

Your shade
e.l.f. Cosmetics
CharcoalChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: Smudge resistant
The match
Urban Decay
Legend
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof · Smudge resistant · 24 hour wear

Not compared: 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)
97
Formula
100
Wear (Wear claims)
93
Best price
$23SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $6 at Ulta Beauty

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Not compared: tip, finish, waterproof, 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. Shade match 60
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame texture: creamySame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    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.

    Retailer shade note: rich black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Urban Decay

    24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil

    Demolition
    Shade match 57
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: creamy

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    93

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

    Retailer shade note: deep brown, matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 53
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame finish: matteSame 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: Matte dark brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil

    Espresso
    Shade match 39
    $8.49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2.49 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    93

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner

    Carbon Black
    Shade match 38
    $10.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $4.99 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: retractable pencilSame texture: creamy

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: 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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  6. Shade match 37
    $5.99$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$0.01 less (0%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: creamy

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    93

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Essence

    Long Lasting Eye Pencil

    Black Fever
    Shade match 37
    $2.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3.01 less (50%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: retractable pencilSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: texture, waterproof and smudge resistance. 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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  8. #10 · Maybelline

    Unstoppable Mechanical Eyeliner

    Onyx 10
    Shade match 32
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5.99 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: retractable pencilSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: texture and waterproof. 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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  9. #11 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Slim Eye Pencil Long-Lasting Eyeliner

    Black Brown
    Shade match 64
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: creamy

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: 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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  10. #12 · Lancôme

    Le Stylo Waterproof

    02 Noir Intense
    Shade match 55
    $29SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: creamy

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: waterproof and smudge resistance. 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 · Juvia's Place

    Nubian Eyeliner Pencil

    Midnight Blue
    Shade match 25
    $13Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Retailer shade note: deep dark blue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Sephora Collection

    12 Hour Colorful Contour Pencil Eyeliner

    13 Tiramisu
    Shade match 17
    $13SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Retractable Vivid Rich Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil

    Smokin's Topaz
    Shade match 75
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: retractable pencilSame texture: creamy

    Differences: Metallic rather than matte

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    93

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

    Differences: Metallic rather than matte

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Buxom

    Flip Side Liner & Shadow Duo

    Back to Black
    Shade match 56
    $27Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $21 more

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

    Differences: Metallic rather than matte

    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: Metallic rather than matte

    Retailer shade note: matte black shadow and matte black eyeliner

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 51
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: retractable pencilSame finish: matte

    Differences: Liquid rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    93

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

    Differences: Liquid rather than creamy

    Retailer shade note: deep matte brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Grip Gel Mechanical Liner

    Brown Denim
    Shade match 29
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5.99 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: retractable pencilSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: 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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  17. Shade match 58
    $51SephoraSephoraCosts $45 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: 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: Brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · L.A. Girl

    Smudge-Proof Shockwave Eyeliner Pencil

    Blackout
    Shade match 54
    $5Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (17%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: 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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  19. #21 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    009 Shimmery Black
    Shade match 49
    $18Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $12 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: 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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  20. #22 · Maybelline

    Eyestudio Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil

    Defining Black
    Shade match 37
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5.99 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: retractable pencilSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: 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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  21. #23 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Blend Eyeliner

    Black Brown
    Shade match 27
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $0.99 more

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colourLiquid 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: Not sold in your colour · Liquid rather than creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · Maybelline

    Tattoo Studio Smokey Gel Pencil Eyeliner

    Smokey Brown
    Shade match 20
    $10.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $4.99 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: retractable pencilSame finish: matte

    Differences: Not sold in your colourGel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: 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 · Gel rather than creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. Shade match 57
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: 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

    Retailer shade note: ultra-black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · Lancôme

    DRAMA LIQUI-PENCIL Longwear Eyeliner

    01 Café Noir
    Shade match 54
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: 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

    Retailer shade note: matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. Shade match 43
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: 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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  26. #28 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Point Plus Ink Gel Eye Pencil

    Jet Black
    Shade match 37
    $9.49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3.49 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: 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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  27. #29 · Hourglass

    1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eyeliner

    Obsidian
    Shade match 72
    $22SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: retractable pencilSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    not scored yet

    Not compared: waterproof, smudge resistance and longevity. 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: ultra black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    Mink
    Shade match 78
    $10.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $4.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Gel rather than creamyMetallic rather than matte

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: 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 · Metallic rather than matte

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Why the closest shade match works

Clinique Quickliner For Eyes Intense Eyeliner in Intense Charcoal, against e.l.f. Cosmetics No Budge Retractable Eyeliner in Charcoal. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCharcoalClosest shade matchIntense CharcoalScore
Form & tip45% of overall100
Form100PencilPencilSameSame form
Tipnot comparableRetractable pencilNot listedNot comparableTip not listed for one product
Formula30% of overall40
Texture40CreamyLiquidSome differenceLiquid rather than creamy
Finishnot comparableMatteNot listedNot comparableFinish not listed for one product
Wear claims25% of overall—
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot comparableNeither product lists waterproof wear
Smudge resistancenot comparableClaimedNot listedNot comparableSmudge resistance not listed for one product
Longevitynot comparableLong-wearingNot listedNot comparableA wear time not listed for one product
Overall match 70/100Shade match 79/100Medium 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 Clinique Quickliner For Eyes Intense Eyeliner in Intense Charcoal.

Same or better

  • Same form: pencil

Different

  • Liquid rather than creamy

Not compared

  • Tip: not listed for one
  • Finish: not listed for one
  • Waterproof: not listed for either
  • 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 shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Why the closest overall alternative works

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Waterline Eyeliner Pencil in Legend, against e.l.f. Cosmetics No Budge Retractable Eyeliner in Charcoal. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCharcoalClosest overall alternativeLegendScore
Form & tip45% of overall97
Form100PencilPencilSameSame form
Tip90Retractable pencilPencilClosePencil rather than retractable pencil
Formula30% of overall100
Texture100CreamyCreamySameSame texture
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame finish
Wear claims25% of overall93
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedClaimedNot comparableWaterproof wear not listed for one product
Smudge resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim smudge resistance
Longevity85Long-wearing24-hour wearCloseBoth claim long wear
Overall match 95/100Shade match 69/100Medium 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 Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Waterline Eyeliner Pencil in Legend.

Same or better

  • Same form: pencil
  • Similar tip
  • Same texture: creamy
  • Same finish: matte
  • Same smudge resistance: claimed
  • Similar longevity

Not compared

  • Waterproof: 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
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Quickliner For Eyes Intense Eyeliner Intense Charcoal

Best price
$29SephoraSephora
Costs $23 more

Your shade $6 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Waterline Eyeliner Pencil Legend

Best price
$23SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $6 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.