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1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eyeliner Obsidian dupes and alternatives Hourglass

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: Smashbox Always Sharp Longwear Waterproof Kôhl Eyeliner Pencil Raven

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

Your shade
Hourglass
ObsidianChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof
The match
Smashbox
Raven
Form and tip: Kohl · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof

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

Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
100
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$27Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Tom Ford Gel Eyeliner Pencil with Smudge-Proof Longwear Black

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

Your shade
Hourglass
ObsidianChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof
The match
Tom Ford
Black
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof · Smudge resistant

Not compared: 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)
97
Formula
100
Wear (Wear claims)
100
Best price
$51SephoraSephora
Costs $29 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

Not compared: 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 89
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: 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: ultra-black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 86
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame 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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  3. #5 · Lancôme

    DRAMA LIQUI-PENCIL Longwear Eyeliner

    01 Café Noir
    Shade match 83
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: 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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  4. #6 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    009 Shimmery Black
    Shade match 78
    $18Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (18%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: 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. #7 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Point Plus Ink Gel Eye Pencil

    Jet Black
    Shade match 58
    $9.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12.51 less (57%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: 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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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Grip Gel Mechanical Liner

    Intense Black
    Shade match 58
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$10.01 less (46%)

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

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: 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 · Essence

    Long Lasting Eye Pencil

    Black Fever
    Shade match 57
    $2.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19.01 less (86%)

    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
    100

    Not compared: 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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  8. Shade match 57
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: 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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  9. #11 · Sephora Collection

    12 Hour Colorful Contour Pencil Eyeliner

    13 Tiramisu
    Shade match 15
    $13SephoraSephora$9 less (41%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: 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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  10. #12 · Valentino

    Colorgraph Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    Rockstud Noir
    Shade match 88
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Shimmer rather than matte

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    80
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Differences: Shimmer rather than matte

    Retailer shade note: deep black matte

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · MAC Cosmetics

    Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner

    Glide Or Die
    Shade match 62
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Metallic rather than matte

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: smudge resistance and longevity. 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: carbon black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Maybelline

    Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Eyeliner

    Bold Brown
    Shade match 53
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$10.01 less (46%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Metallic rather than matte

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: smudge resistance and longevity. 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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  13. Shade match 87
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

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

    Differences: Liquid rather than gel

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Differences: Liquid rather than gel

    Retailer shade note: deep matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Bobbi Brown

    Long-Wear Cream Waterproof Eyeliner Stick

    Panther
    Shade match 81
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Retailer shade note: rich black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 88
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Retailer shade note: black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 87
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Retailer shade note: black, matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Lancôme

    Le Stylo Waterproof

    02 Noir Intense
    Shade match 85
    $29SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Retailer shade note: matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. Shade match 48
    $5.99$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$16.01 less (73%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Maybelline

    Eyestudio Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil

    Defining Black
    Shade match 57
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$10.01 less (46%)

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

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    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.

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Maybelline

    Unstoppable Mechanical Eyeliner

    Onyx 10
    Shade match 48
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$10.01 less (46%)

    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
    not scored yet

    Not compared: 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 · Maybelline

    Tattoo Studio Smokey Gel Pencil Eyeliner

    Smokey Brown
    Shade match 18
    $10.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$11.01 less (50%)

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

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    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.

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · L.A. Girl

    Smudge-Proof Shockwave Eyeliner Pencil

    Blackout
    Shade match 83
    $5Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17 less (77%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    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.

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil

    Black Onyx
    Shade match 58
    $8.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13.51 less (61%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    not scored yet

    Not compared: 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
  24. #26 · Juvia's Place

    Nubian Eyeliner Pencil

    Midnight Blue
    Shade match 19
    $13Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$9 less (41%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    not scored yet

    Not compared: texture, waterproof, smudge resistance and longevity. 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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  25. #27 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Dramaline Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    Total Eclipse
    Shade match 67
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame texture: gelSame waterproof: claimed

    Differences: Angled brush rather than retractable pencilMetallic rather than matte

    Score details
    Form & tip
    79
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    100

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

    Differences: Angled brush rather than retractable pencil · Metallic rather than matte

    Retailer shade note: matte deep black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Epic Wear Liner Stick Long Lasting Eyeliner Pencil

    Black Metal
    Shade match 91
    $9Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (59%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame waterproof: claimed

    Differences: Metallic rather than matte

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    25
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: texture, smudge resistance and longevity. 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: black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Why the closest shade match works

Smashbox Always Sharp Longwear Waterproof Kôhl Eyeliner Pencil in Raven, against Hourglass 1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eyeliner in Obsidian. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeObsidianClosest shade matchRavenScore
Form & tip45% of overall79
Form70PencilKohlSome differenceKohl rather than pencil
Tip100Retractable pencilRetractable pencilSameSame tip
Formula30% of overall64
Texture40GelLiquidSome differenceLiquid rather than gel
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 80/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Smashbox Always Sharp Longwear Waterproof Kôhl Eyeliner Pencil in Raven.

Same or better

  • Same tip: retractable pencil
  • Same finish: matte
  • Same waterproof: claimed

Different

  • Kohl rather than pencil
  • Liquid rather than gel

Not compared

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tom Ford Gel Eyeliner Pencil with Smudge-Proof Longwear in Black, against Hourglass 1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eyeliner in Obsidian. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeObsidianClosest overall alternativeBlackScore
Form & tip45% of overall97
Form100PencilPencilSameSame form
Tip90Retractable pencilPencilClosePencil rather than retractable pencil
Formula30% of overall100
Texture100GelGelSameSame texture
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 90/100Medium 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 Tom Ford Gel Eyeliner Pencil with Smudge-Proof Longwear in Black.

Same or better

  • Same form: pencil
  • Similar tip
  • Same texture: gel
  • Same finish: matte
  • Same waterproof: claimed

Not compared

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Smashbox Always Sharp Longwear Waterproof Kôhl Eyeliner Pencil Raven

Best price
$27Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Tom Ford Gel Eyeliner Pencil with Smudge-Proof Longwear Black

Best price
$51SephoraSephora
Costs $29 more

Your shade $22 at Sephora

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.