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Hotliner Hyaluronic Acid Contouring Lip Liner Max dupes and alternatives Kosas

Nude · Warm · Medium

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth, undertone and colour family only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar lip liner overall: shade match 60%, finish and visual result 10%, wear and performance 25%, comfort and suitability 5%.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Hourglass Shape and Sculpt Lip Liner Flaunt 2

The equivalent shade and the most similar lip liner overall.

Your shade
Kosas
MaxChange shade
Colour family, undertone and depth: Nude · Warm · Medium
Finish and opacity: Satin
The match
Hourglass
Flaunt 2
Colour family, undertone and depth: Nude · Warm · Medium
Finish and opacity: Matte · Opaque
Overall match
96out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
78
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Comfort (Comfort & suitability)
70
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$29SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar lip liner 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 lip liner on shade, finish, wear and comfort together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #2 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner

    602 Completely Sepia
    Shade match 95
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    96
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: Soft Warm Nude

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner

    600C Anywhere Caffeine
    Shade match 94
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    96
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: Shimmery Warm Caramel Nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Extreme Smudge-Proof Lip Liner

    606 Wherever Walnut
    Shade match 98
    $27SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    85
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: warm rose nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Huda Beauty

    Lip Contour 2.0 Automatic Matte Lip Pencil

    Honey Beige
    Shade match 91
    $23SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim smudge and transfer

    Differences: 9-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    79
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Very close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 9-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · NARS

    Long Lasting Matte Lip Liner

    Stormy Desert
    Shade match 85
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearingBoth claim smudge and transfer

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    96
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: honey beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Retractable Long-Lasting Mechanical Lip Liner

    Nude
    Shade match 83
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18 less (75%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearingBoth claim smudge and transfer

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: light skin with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    The Overliner Lip Liner Pencil

    Double Shot
    Shade match 77
    $25SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearingBoth claim smudge and transfer

    Differences: Brown rather than nude

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    96
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Brown rather than nude

    Retailer shade note: rich golden brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Maybelline

    Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner

    Totally Toffee
    Shade match 85
    $8.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15.51 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Brown rather than nudeDoes not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Very close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than nude · Does not claim hydration

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner

    606 Wherever Walnut
    Shade match 82
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearingBoth claim smudge and transfer

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    96
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: Warm Rose Nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Rare Beauty

    Kind Words Matte Lip Liner

    Worthy
    Shade match 82
    $18SephoraSephora$6 less (25%)

    Matches: Same longevity: long-wearingBoth claim smudge and transferClaims waterproof

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBrown rather than nude

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    88
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Brown rather than nude

    Retailer shade note: rosy brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Essence

    8H Matte Comfort Lipliner

    03 Soft Beige
    Shade match 96
    $11.60WalmartWalmart$12.40 less (52%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims waterproof

    Differences: 8-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity)Does not claim smudge and transferDoes not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    58
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 8-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity) · Does not claim smudge and transfer · Does not claim hydration

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 83
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$8 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame finish: satinSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Cool rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim smudge and transfer

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Satin

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Cool rather than warm undertone · Does not claim smudge and transfer

    Retailer shade note: cool nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · L.A. Girl

    Perfect Precision Lip Liner Pencil

    Bare
    Shade match 94
    $4Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20 less (83%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Does not claim smudge and transferDoes not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    74
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim smudge and transfer · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: soft nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #15 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Plumping Lip Liner

    Coconut
    Shade match 89
    $19Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (21%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim smudge and transferClaims comfort

    Differences: 24-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity)Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    85
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 24-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity) · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: rose brown nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #16 · Dior

    Rouge Dior Contour Lip Liner

    300 Nudestyle
    Shade match 88
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim smudge and transfer

    Differences: 8-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity)Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    85
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 8-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity) · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: a bold taupe nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #17 · Haus Labs

    The Edge Long-Lasting Shaping Lip Liner

    Rose Silk
    Shade match 76
    $24SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same longevity: long-wearingBoth claim smudge and transferClaims comfort

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneRose rather than nude

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    96
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Rose rather than nude

    Retailer shade note: neutral nude rose

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 94
    $20SephoraSephora$4 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims comfort

    Differences: Not listed rather than long-wearing (longevity)Does not claim smudge and transfer

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    51
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Very close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not listed rather than long-wearing (longevity) · Does not claim smudge and transfer

    Retailer shade note: caramel nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #19 · NARS

    Lip Liner

    STORMY DESERT
    Shade match 87
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearingBoth claim smudge and transfer

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    85
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: honey beige

    High confidence· Digital match

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  19. Shade match 80
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$8 less (33%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame finish: satinSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Pink rather than nudeDoes not claim smudge and transfer

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour · Satin

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Pink rather than nude · Does not claim smudge and transfer

    Retailer shade note: rose pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #21 · Milani

    Keep It Full Plumping Lip Liner

    Twice As Spice
    Shade match 84
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12.01 less (50%)

    Matches: Both claim smudge and transferClaims comfortBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone8-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    85
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 8-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: light neutral nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #22 · RMS Beauty

    Go Nude Lip Pencil

    Daytime Nude
    Shade match 93
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims waterproof

    Differences: 8-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity)Does not claim smudge and transfer

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    58
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 8-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity) · Does not claim smudge and transfer

    Retailer shade note: warm ginger

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #23 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Kiss Shaper Long-Lasting Sculpting Lip Liner

    108 HAZEL ENIGMA
    Shade match 82
    $29SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim smudge and transfer

    Differences: Brown rather than nude8-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity)Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    85
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than nude · 8-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity) · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: hazelnut brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #24 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Extreme Smudge-Proof Lip Liner

    136 Legendary Latte
    Shade match 82
    $27SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearingBoth claim smudge and transfer

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    85
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: warm beige nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #25 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Velvety-Matte Precision Shaping Lip Liner

    Muted Mauve
    Shade match 86
    $22SephoraSephora$2 less (8%)

    Matches: Same longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim smudge and transferDoes not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    74
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim smudge and transfer · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: nude taupe beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #26 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Extreme Smudge-Proof Lip Liner

    128 Lively Peony
    Shade match 82
    $27SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearingBoth claim smudge and transfer

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    85
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: peachy nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #27 · Morphe

    Sculptwear Long-Lasting Lip Liner

    Buff Bandeau
    Shade match 77
    $12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12 less (50%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearingBoth claim smudge and transfer

    Differences: DeeperBrown rather than nude

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Deeper · Brown rather than nude

    Retailer shade note: medium pink brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #28 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner

    601 Pumpkin Spice
    Shade match 76
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearingBoth claim smudge and transfer

    Differences: Brown rather than nudeDoes not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    96
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than nude · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: Soft Terracotta

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #29 · Milk Makeup

    Line + Fill Lip Liner and Allover Lip Color

    Werked Up
    Shade match 80
    $22SephoraSephora$2 less (8%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame longevity: long-wearingBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Rose rather than nudeDoes not claim smudge and transfer

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    74
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Rose rather than nude · Does not claim smudge and transfer

    Retailer shade note: dusty rose

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  29. #30 · Fenty Beauty

    Trace'd Out Pencil Lip Liner

    PNUT BUTTA
    Shade match 84
    $24SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim smudge and transferClaims waterproof

    Differences: 8-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity)Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    76
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 8-hour wear rather than long-wearing (longevity) · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: light beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  30. #31 · Revlon

    PhotoReady Blur Lip Liner

    008 Hazy
    Shade match 95
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$11.01 less (46%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims comfort

    Differences: Not listed rather than long-wearing (longevity)Does not claim smudge and transfer

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Very close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not listed rather than long-wearing (longevity) · Does not claim smudge and transfer

    Retailer shade note: Hazy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Showing 12 of 30 matches

Why the closest match works

Hourglass Shape and Sculpt Lip Liner in Flaunt 2, against Kosas Hotliner Hyaluronic Acid Contouring Lip Liner in Max. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMaxClosest matchFlaunt 2Score
Shade match60% of overall99
Colour99#b47565#b57564Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference 0.2 on the 0–100 scale
Undertone100WarmWarmSameSame product undertone
Colour family100NudeNudeSameSame colour family
Finish & visual result10% of overall78
Finish78SatinMatteCloseMatte finish rather than satin
Wear & performance25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Smudge and transfer100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim smudge or transfer resistance
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists waterproof wear
Format and precisionnot comparableRetractableNot listedNot listed for eitherA format not listed for one product
Comfort & suitability5% of overall70
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable feel; your product does not list it
Hydration100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim hydration
Overall match 96/100Shade match 99/100High 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.

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Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same longevity: long-wearing
  • Both claim smudge and transfer
  • Claims comfort
  • Both claim hydration

Description, format and ingredients (information only, not scored)

Weighted ingredient similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Shade descriptionwarm peachy beigeWarm Pinky Beige
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy Flaunt 2

Best price
$29SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

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How these matches are scored

31 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth, undertone and colour family; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and comfort and suitability. A pair with no swatch colour on one side or Low data confidence is listed without a score. 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.