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

Berry · 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: MAC Cosmetics Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner Nudge Nudge, Ink Ink

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

Your shade
e.l.f. Cosmetics
RubyChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: Smudge resistant
The match
MAC Cosmetics
Nudge Nudge, Ink Ink
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof · Smudge resistant · 12 hour wear

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

Shade match
60out of 100
Colour
41
Depth
72
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $20 more

Your shade $6 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof Pencil Eyeliner Aubergine

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

Your shade
e.l.f. Cosmetics
RubyChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: Smudge resistant
The match
L'Oréal Paris
Aubergine
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
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5.99 more

Your shade $6 at Ulta Beauty

Not compared: waterproof. 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 · Urban Decay

    24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil

    Woodstock
    Shade match 38
    $23Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $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: sparkling hot pink with silver micro glitter, glitter finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 35
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $20 more

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    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.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Retailer shade note: Matte warm brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 19
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    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

    Retailer shade note: cool medium brown, matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Essence

    Long Lasting Eye Pencil

    Hot Chocolate
    Shade match 17
    $2.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3.01 less (50%)

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    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.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Retailer shade note: chocolate brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Bobbi Brown

    Long-Wear Cream Waterproof Eyeliner Stick

    Rich Chocolate
    Shade match 16
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    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.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Retailer shade note: neutral brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner

    Brown Brun
    Shade match 10
    $5.49$10.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$0.51 less (8%)

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    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.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil

    Espresso
    Shade match 4
    $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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  8. #10 · Maybelline

    Unstoppable Mechanical Eyeliner

    Onyx 10
    Shade match 3
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5.99 more

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    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.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Lancôme

    Le Stylo Waterproof

    Ruby Fever
    Shade match 37
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $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 burgundy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Slim Eye Pencil Long-Lasting Eyeliner

    Cafe
    Shade match 19
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: creamy

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    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.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Sephora Collection

    12 Hour Colorful Contour Pencil Eyeliner

    13 Tiramisu
    Shade match 19
    $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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  12. #14 · Juvia's Place

    Nubian Eyeliner Pencil

    Midnight Blue
    Shade match 3
    $13Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $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

    Retailer shade note: deep dark blue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Buxom

    Flip Side Liner & Shadow Duo

    Dolly Daze
    Shade match 33
    $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 mauve eyeliner and shimmer pink eyeshadow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Retractable Vivid Rich Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil

    Tigers Prize
    Shade match 19
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colourMetallic 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: Not sold in your colour · Metallic rather than matte

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 49
    $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 burgundy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Grip Gel Mechanical Liner

    Brown Denim
    Shade match 18
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5.99 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
    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 · Gel rather than creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    004 Matte Brown
    Shade match 22
    $18Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $12 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Not sold in your colourGel 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: Not sold in your colour · Gel rather than creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · L.A. Girl

    Smudge-Proof Shockwave Eyeliner Pencil

    Brown Sugar
    Shade match 11
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Not sold in your colourGel 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: Not sold in your colour · Gel rather than creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. Shade match 7
    $51SephoraSephoraCosts $45 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Not sold in your colourGel 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: Not sold in your colour · Gel rather than creamy

    Retailer shade note: Brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Maybelline

    Tattoo Studio Smokey Gel Pencil Eyeliner

    Smokey Brown
    Shade match 18
    $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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  21. #23 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Blend Eyeliner

    Black Brown
    Shade match 3
    $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

    Eyestudio Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil

    Defining Black
    Shade match 3
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5.99 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. #25 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Point Plus Ink Gel Eye Pencil

    Dazzling Burgundy
    Shade match 51
    $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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  24. #26 · Lancôme

    DRAMA LIQUI-PENCIL Longwear Eyeliner

    02 French Chocolate
    Shade match 10
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Not sold in your colourGel 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: Not sold in your colour · Gel rather than creamy

    Retailer shade note: matte brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. Shade match 6
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Not sold in your colourGel 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: Not sold in your colour · Gel rather than creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. Shade match 3
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Not sold in your colourGel 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: Not sold in your colour · Gel rather than creamy

    Retailer shade note: ultra-black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    Plum
    Shade match 54
    $10.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $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

MAC Cosmetics Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner in Nudge Nudge, Ink Ink, against e.l.f. Cosmetics No Budge Retractable Eyeliner in Ruby. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeRubyClosest shade matchNudge Nudge, Ink InkScore
Form & tip45% of overall97
Form100PencilPencilSameSame form
Tip90Retractable pencilPencilClosePencil rather than retractable pencil
Formula30% of overall34
Texture40CreamyGelSome differenceGel rather than creamy
Finish25MatteMetallicDifferentMetallic rather than matte
Wear claims25% of overall93
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedClaimedNot comparableWaterproof wear not listed for one product
Smudge resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim smudge resistance
Longevity85Long-wearing12-hour wearCloseBoth claim long wear
Overall match 77/100Shade match 60/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner in Nudge Nudge, Ink Ink.

Same or better

  • Same form: pencil
  • Similar tip
  • Same smudge resistance: claimed
  • Similar longevity

Different

  • Gel rather than creamy
  • Metallic rather than matte

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 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

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof Pencil Eyeliner in Aubergine, against e.l.f. Cosmetics No Budge Retractable Eyeliner in Ruby. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeRubyClosest overall alternativeAubergineScore
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 41/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof Pencil Eyeliner in Aubergine.

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 siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner Nudge Nudge, Ink Ink

Match price
$26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $20 more

Your shade $6 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof Pencil Eyeliner Aubergine

Best price
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5.99 more

Your shade $6 at Ulta Beauty

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.