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Clean Line Liquid Liner Midnight Express dupes and alternatives ILIA

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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: R.E.M. Beauty At The Borderline Eyeliner Marker midnight black

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

Your shade
ILIA
Midnight Express
Form and tip: Liquid · Felt tip
Wear claims: Smudge resistant
The match
R.E.M. Beauty
midnight black
Form and tip: Felt tip pen · Felt tip
Wear claims: Waterproof · Smudge resistant · 48 hour wear

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$21Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8 less (28%)

Your shade $29 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Black

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

Your shade
ILIA
Midnight Express
Form and tip: Liquid · Felt tip
Wear claims: Smudge resistant
The match
Stila
Black
Form and tip: Liquid · Felt tip
Wear claims: Waterproof · Smudge resistant

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)
100
Formula
100
Wear (Wear claims)
93
Best price
$15SephoraSephora
$14 less (48%)

Your shade $29 at Sephora

Not compared: texture and 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 · Kaja

    Wink Stamp Waterproof Winged Eyeliner

    Black - Long Wing
    Shade match 97
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame tip: felt tipSame texture: liquid

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    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: true jet black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 97
    $27Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2 less (7%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame smudge resistance: claimed

    Differences: Satin rather than matte

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    90
    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: Satin rather than matte

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

    Black
    Shade match 95
    $4Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$25 less (86%)

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

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 95
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (10%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    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.

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Benefit Cosmetics

    Roller Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

    Black
    Shade match 95
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (10%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame tip: felt tipSame texture: liquid

    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. #8 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Intense Ink Eyeliner

    Blackest Black
    Shade match 95
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$23 less (79%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame tip: felt tipSame 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.

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

    Black
    Shade match 95
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19 less (66%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame tip: felt tipSame texture: liquid

    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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  8. Shade match 95
    $25SephoraSephora$4 less (14%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    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.

    Retailer shade note: jet black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · ONE/SIZE

    Point Made Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner Pen

    Bodacious Black
    Shade match 91
    $19SephoraSephora$10 less (34%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame 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: matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Sacheu

    Long Wear Liquid Eyeliner STAY-N

    Eye’m Sharp
    Shade match 90
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15 less (52%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    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.

    Retailer shade note: black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner

    Black
    Shade match 89
    $10.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18.01 less (62%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame tip: felt tipSame texture: liquid

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    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.

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Haus Labs

    Clear Cut Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

    Black Onyx
    Shade match 71
    $26SephoraSephora$3 less (10%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame 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: matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 71
    $19.60$28SephoraSephora$9.40 less (32%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame tip: felt tipSame texture: liquid

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    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: matte black, brush tip

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Physicians Formula

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

    Ultra Black
    Shade match 63
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    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.

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Matte Liquid Eyeliner

    Black
    Shade match 53
    $22SephoraSephora$7 less (24%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame tip: felt tipSame texture: liquid

    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.

    Retailer shade note: true black matte

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. $68SephoraSephoraCosts $39 more

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame longevity: long-wearing

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, finish, 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: black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Epic Wear Long Lasting Liquid Eyeliner

    Black
    Shade match 97
    $12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17 less (59%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame finish: matte

    Differences: Brush tip rather than felt tip

    Score details
    Form & tip
    91
    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: Brush tip rather than felt tip

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  18. #20 · KVD Beauty

    Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

    Trooper Black
    Shade match 95
    $25SephoraSephora$4 less (14%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame finish: matte

    Differences: Brush tip rather than felt tip

    Score details
    Form & tip
    91
    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: Brush tip rather than felt tip

    Retailer shade note: satin black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Fenty Beauty

    Flyliner Longwear Liquid Eyeliner

    Cuz I'm Black
    Shade match 93
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (17%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame tip: felt tipSame texture: liquid

    Differences: Satin rather than matte

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    90
    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: Satin rather than matte

    Retailer shade note: true satin black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Rare Beauty

    Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Liner

    Black
    Shade match 95
    $22SephoraSephora$7 less (24%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame finish: matte

    Differences: Brush tip rather than felt tip

    Score details
    Form & tip
    91
    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: Brush tip rather than felt tip

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  21. Shade match 95
    $10.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18.01 less (62%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame finish: matte

    Differences: Brush tip rather than felt tip

    Score details
    Form & tip
    91
    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: Brush tip rather than felt tip

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  22. #24 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Vivid Matte Longwear Liquid Eyeliner

    Black
    Shade match 85
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19 less (66%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame finish: matte

    Differences: Brush tip rather than felt tip

    Score details
    Form & tip
    91
    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: Brush tip rather than felt tip

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  23. #25 · Revlon

    ColorStay Lash Serum + Liner Liquid Liner

    Blackest Black
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$16.01 less (55%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame finish: matte

    Differences: Brush tip rather than felt tip

    Score details
    Form & tip
    91
    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: Brush tip rather than felt tip

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  24. #26 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Expert Liquid Liner

    Jet Black
    Shade match 95
    $4Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$25 less (86%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame texture: liquidSame finish: matte

    Differences: Fine brush rather than felt tip

    Score details
    Form & tip
    79
    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: Fine brush rather than felt tip

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  25. #27 · ColourPop

    BFF Ultra Fine Liquid Liner

    Numero Uno
    Shade match 97
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19 less (66%)

    Matches: Same form: liquidSame tip: felt tipSame texture: liquid

    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.

    Retailer shade note: true black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Why the closest shade match works

R.E.M. Beauty At The Borderline Eyeliner Marker in midnight black, against ILIA Clean Line Liquid Liner in Midnight Express. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMidnight ExpressClosest shade matchmidnight blackScore
Form & tip45% of overall83
Form75LiquidFelt tip penSome differenceFelt tip pen rather than liquid
Tip100Felt tipFelt tipSameSame tip
Formula30% of overall100
Texturenot comparableLiquidNot listedNot comparableTexture not listed for one product
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame finish
Wear claims25% of overall93
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedClaimedNot comparableWaterproof wear not listed for one product
Smudge resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim smudge resistance
Longevity85Long-wearing48-hour wearCloseBoth claim long wear
Overall match 90/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 R.E.M. Beauty At The Borderline Eyeliner Marker in midnight black.

Same or better

  • Same tip: felt tip
  • Same finish: matte
  • Same smudge resistance: claimed
  • Similar longevity

Different

  • Felt tip pen rather than liquid

Not compared

  • Texture: not listed for one
  • 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
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed

Why the closest overall alternative works

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Black, against ILIA Clean Line Liquid Liner in Midnight Express. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMidnight ExpressClosest overall alternativeBlackScore
Form & tip45% of overall100
Form100LiquidLiquidSameSame form
Tip100Felt tipFelt tipSameSame tip
Formula30% of overall100
Texture100LiquidLiquidSameSame texture
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame finish
Wear claims25% of overall93
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedClaimedNot comparableWaterproof wear not listed for one product
Smudge resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim smudge resistance
Longevity85Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth claim long wear
Overall match 95/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Black.

Same or better

  • Same form: liquid
  • Same tip: felt tip
  • Same texture: liquid
  • Same finish: matte
  • Same smudge resistance: claimed
  • Same longevity: long-wearing

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
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy

Closest shade match

R.E.M. Beauty At The Borderline Eyeliner Marker midnight black

Best price
$21Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8 less (28%)

Your shade $29 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Black

Best price
$15SephoraSephora
$14 less (48%)

Your shade $29 at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.