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Infallible Grip Gel Mechanical Liner Taupe Grey dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

Grey · 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: Ulta Beauty Collection Gel Eyeliner Pencil Smoke

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
Taupe GreyChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof · Smudge resistant · 36 hour wear
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Smoke
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: —

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

Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
84
Depth
97
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$10.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $4.51 more

Your shade $5.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil Charcoal

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
Taupe GreyChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof · Smudge resistant · 36 hour wear
The match
CoverGirl
Charcoal
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: Smudge resistant

Not compared: texture and 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
$8.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2.50 more

Your shade $5.99 at Ulta Beauty

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

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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 24
    $51SephoraSephoraCosts $45.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    96

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Retailer shade note: Brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 40
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $20.01 more

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

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    82

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

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: Matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Maybelline

    Tattoo Studio Smokey Gel Pencil Eyeliner

    Smokey Grey
    Shade match 38
    $10.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5 more

    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: 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 28
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $17.01 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
    93

    Not compared: smudge resistance. 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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  5. #7 · Hourglass

    1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eyeliner

    Canyon
    Shade match 25
    $22SephoraSephoraCosts $16.01 more

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    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.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Retailer shade note: brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Maybelline

    Unstoppable Mechanical Eyeliner

    Onyx 10
    Shade match 20
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

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

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    93

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Maybelline

    Eyestudio Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil

    Defining Black
    Shade match 20
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    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
    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 11
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $20.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: 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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  9. #11 · Juvia's Place

    Nubian Eyeliner Pencil

    Midnight Blue
    Shade match 13
    $13Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Retailer shade note: deep dark blue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Lancôme

    DRAMA LIQUI-PENCIL Longwear Eyeliner

    08 Eiffel Diamond
    Shade match 69
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $20.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    72

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

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: glitter black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Point Plus Ink Gel Eye Pencil

    Dazzling Burgundy
    Shade match 14
    $9.49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colourDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    72

    Not compared: 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 · Different stated wear times

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    009 Shimmery Black
    Shade match 23
    $18Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $12.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    70

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Maybelline

    Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Eyeliner

    Intense Charcoal
    Shade match 73
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Metallic rather than matte

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    100

    Differences: Metallic rather than matte

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Essence

    Long Lasting Eye Pencil

    26 Deep-Sea Baby
    Shade match 20
    $2.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (50%)

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

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    59

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

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: deep midnight blue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Valentino

    Colorgraph Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    Rockstud Noir
    Shade match 39
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $32.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Shimmer rather than matteDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    80
    Wear claims
    82

    Differences: Shimmer rather than matte · Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: deep black matte

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    No Budge Retractable Eyeliner

    Charcoal
    Shade match 42
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $0.01 more

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    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: Creamy rather than gel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Sephora Collection

    12 Hour Colorful Contour Pencil Eyeliner

    51 Stone
    Shade match 53
    $13SephoraSephoraCosts $7.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    54

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

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · L.A. Girl

    Smudge-Proof Shockwave Eyeliner Pencil

    Blackout
    Shade match 27
    $5Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$0.99 less (17%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    54

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

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Lancôme

    Le Stylo Waterproof

    Noir Onyx
    Shade match 80
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $23.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: smudge resistance. 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: metallic black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Blend Eyeliner

    Black Brown
    Shade match 5
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame finish: matteSimilar longevity

    Differences: Not sold in your colourLiquid rather than gel

    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 gel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 38
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $20.01 more

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

    Differences: Liquid rather than gelDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    82

    Differences: Liquid rather than gel · Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: deep matte navy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Slim Eye Pencil Long-Lasting Eyeliner

    Charcoal
    Shade match 68
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    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: Creamy rather than gel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · Urban Decay

    24/7 Waterproof Waterline Eyeliner Pencil

    Cool Coyote
    Shade match 64
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $17.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Creamy rather than gelDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    82

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel · Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: cool charcoal, matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. Shade match 43
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Creamy rather than gelDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    82

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel · Different stated wear times

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  25. #27 · Bobbi Brown

    Long-Wear Cream Waterproof Eyeliner Stick

    Panther
    Shade match 44
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $28.01 more

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gelDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    72

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel · Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: rich black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · MAC Cosmetics

    Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner

    Glide Or Die
    Shade match 53
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $20.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Metallic rather than matteDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    70

    Differences: Metallic rather than matte · Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: carbon black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · Clinique

    Quickliner For Eyes Eyeliner

    Slate
    Shade match 83
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $23.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar longevity

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    not scored yet
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, texture, finish, 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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  28. #30 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Epic Wear Liner Stick Long Lasting Eyeliner Pencil

    Gunmetal Gaze
    Shade match 81
    $9Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3.01 more

    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. 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: gunmetal

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Why the closest shade match works

Ulta Beauty Collection Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Smoke, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Grip Gel Mechanical Liner in Taupe Grey. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTaupe GreyClosest shade matchSmokeScore
Form & tip45% of overall97
Form100PencilPencilSameSame form
Tip90Retractable pencilPencilClosePencil rather than retractable pencil
Formula30% of overall70
Texture100GelGelSameSame texture
Finish25MatteMetallicDifferentMetallic rather than matte
Wear claims25% of overall85
Waterproofnot comparableClaimedNot listedNot comparableWaterproof wear not listed for one product
Smudge resistancenot comparableClaimedNot listedNot comparableSmudge resistance not listed for one product
Longevity8536-hour wearLong-wearingCloseBoth claim long wear
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Smoke.

Same or better

  • Same form: pencil
  • Similar tip
  • Same texture: gel
  • Similar longevity

Different

  • Metallic rather than matte

Not compared

  • Waterproof: not listed for one
  • Smudge resistance: 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 siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Why the closest overall alternative works

CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil in Charcoal, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Grip Gel Mechanical Liner in Taupe Grey. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeTaupe GreyClosest overall alternativeCharcoalScore
Form & tip45% of overall97
Form100PencilPencilSameSame form
Tip90Retractable pencilPencilClosePencil rather than retractable pencil
Formula30% of overall100
Texturenot comparableGelNot listedNot comparableTexture not listed for one product
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame finish
Wear claims25% of overall93
Waterproofnot comparableClaimedNot listedNot comparableWaterproof wear not listed for one product
Smudge resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim smudge resistance
Longevity8536-hour wearLong-wearingCloseBoth claim long wear
Overall match 95/100Shade match 74/100Medium 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 CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil in Charcoal.

Same or better

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

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 overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Gel Eyeliner Pencil Smoke

Match price
$10.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $4.51 more

Your shade $5.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil Charcoal

Best price
$8.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2.50 more

Your shade $5.99 at Ulta Beauty

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.