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Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner Black Noir dupes and alternatives L'Oréal Paris

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: CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil Black Onyx

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
Black NoirChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: 16 hour wear
The match
CoverGirl
Black Onyx
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: Smudge resistant

Format: pencil. 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.

Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
100
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$8.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2.50 less (23%)

Your shade $10.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics No Budge Retractable Eyeliner Black

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

Your shade
L'Oréal Paris
Black NoirChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: 16 hour wear
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Black
Form and tip: Pencil · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: Smudge resistant

Not compared: waterproof and smudge resistance. 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)
85
Best price
$6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$4.99 less (45%)

Your shade $10.99 at Ulta Beauty

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.

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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 · Essence

    Long Lasting Eye Pencil

    Black Fever
    Shade match 96
    $2.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$8 less (73%)

    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
    90

    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: matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Urban Decay

    24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil

    Perversion
    Shade match 87
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $12.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: creamy

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    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.

    Retailer shade note: blackest black, matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Maybelline

    Unstoppable Mechanical Eyeliner

    Onyx 10
    Shade match 67
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 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
    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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  4. #6 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Slim Eye Pencil Long-Lasting Eyeliner

    Black
    Shade match 96
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4.99 less (45%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: creamy

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Lancôme

    Le Stylo Waterproof

    02 Noir Intense
    Shade match 63
    $29SephoraSephoraCosts $18.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: creamy

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Retailer shade note: matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Juvia's Place

    Nubian Eyeliner Pencil

    Midnight Blue
    Shade match 19
    $13Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Retailer shade note: deep dark blue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Sephora Collection

    12 Hour Colorful Contour Pencil Eyeliner

    13 Tiramisu
    Shade match 12
    $13SephoraSephoraCosts $2.01 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
    80

    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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  8. Shade match 51
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $15.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame finish: matte

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    60

    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.

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: Matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Bobbi Brown

    Long-Wear Cream Waterproof Eyeliner Stick

    Panther
    Shade match 48
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $23.01 more

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

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    60

    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: Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: rich black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 96
    $5.99$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (45%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: creamy

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    60

    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: Different stated wear times

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 52
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $12.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: creamy

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    60

    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: Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · L.A. Girl

    Smudge-Proof Shockwave Eyeliner Pencil

    Blackout
    Shade match 66
    $5Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5.99 less (55%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    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.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Buxom

    Flip Side Liner & Shadow Duo

    Back to Black
    Shade match 71
    $27Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $16.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame texture: creamySimilar longevity

    Differences: Metallic rather than matte

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    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: Metallic rather than matte

    Retailer shade note: matte black shadow and matte black eyeliner

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Retractable Vivid Rich Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil

    Always Onyx
    Shade match 68
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2.99 less (27%)

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

    Differences: Metallic rather than matte

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    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: Metallic rather than matte

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Blend Eyeliner

    Basic Black
    Shade match 96
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (36%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame finish: matteSimilar longevity

    Differences: Liquid rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Liquid rather than creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Maybelline

    Eyestudio Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil

    Defining Black
    Shade match 96
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

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

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 96
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $15.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. Shade match 64
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $12.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Retailer shade note: ultra-black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. Shade match 55
    $51SephoraSephoraCosts $40.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Retailer shade note: Black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    009 Shimmery Black
    Shade match 78
    $18Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    80

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

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · Clinique

    Quickliner For Eyes Eyeliner

    Really Black
    Shade match 89
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $18.01 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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  22. Shade match 51
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $15.01 more

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

    Differences: Liquid rather than creamyDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    60

    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: Liquid rather than creamy · Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: deep matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Point Plus Ink Gel Eye Pencil

    Jet Black
    Shade match 95
    $9.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1.50 less (14%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamyDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    60

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

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy · Different stated wear times

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · Lancôme

    DRAMA LIQUI-PENCIL Longwear Eyeliner

    01 Café Noir
    Shade match 68
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $15.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: matte

    Differences: Gel rather than creamyDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    60

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

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy · Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · Hourglass

    1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eyeliner

    Obsidian
    Shade match 56
    $22SephoraSephoraCosts $11.01 more

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

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    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.

    Differences: Gel rather than creamy

    Retailer shade note: ultra black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · Clinique

    Quickliner For Eyes Intense Eyeliner

    Intense Ebony
    Shade match 96
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $18.01 more

    Matches: Same form: pencil

    Differences: Liquid rather than creamy

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    40
    Wear claims
    not scored yet

    Not compared: tip, finish, waterproof, 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 creamy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Why the closest shade match works

CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil in Black Onyx, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner in Black Noir. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBlack NoirClosest shade matchBlack OnyxScore
Form & tip45% of overall97
Form100PencilPencilSameSame form
Tip90Retractable pencilPencilClosePencil rather than retractable pencil
Formula30% of overall100
Texturenot comparableCreamyNot listedNot comparableTexture not listed for one product
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame finish
Wear claims25% of overall85
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot comparableNeither product lists waterproof wear
Smudge resistancenot comparableNot listedClaimedNot comparableSmudge resistance not listed for one product
Longevity8516-hour wearLong-wearingCloseBoth claim long wear
Overall match 95/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Black Onyx.

Same or better

  • Same form: pencil
  • Similar tip
  • Same finish: matte
  • Similar longevity

Not compared

  • Texture: not listed for one
  • Waterproof: not listed for either
  • 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 siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Why the closest overall alternative works

e.l.f. Cosmetics No Budge Retractable Eyeliner in Black, against L'Oréal Paris Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner in Black Noir. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBlack NoirClosest overall alternativeBlackScore
Form & tip45% of overall100
Form100PencilPencilSameSame form
Tip100Retractable pencilRetractable pencilSameSame tip
Formula30% of overall100
Texture100CreamyCreamySameSame texture
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame finish
Wear claims25% of overall85
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot comparableNeither product lists waterproof wear
Smudge resistancenot comparableNot listedClaimedNot comparableSmudge resistance not listed for one product
Longevity8516-hour wearLong-wearingCloseBoth claim long wear
Overall match 95/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics No Budge Retractable Eyeliner in Black.

Same or better

  • Same form: pencil
  • Same tip: retractable pencil
  • Same texture: creamy
  • Same finish: matte
  • Similar longevity

Not compared

  • Waterproof: not listed for either
  • 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 overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy

Closest shade match

CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil Black Onyx

Best price
$8.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2.50 less (23%)

Your shade $10.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics No Budge Retractable Eyeliner Black

Best price
$6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$4.99 less (45%)

Your shade $10.99 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.