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Lip Liner Pencil Burgundy dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Plum · Cool · 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 lip liner overall: shade match 60%, finish and visual result 10%, wear and performance 25%, comfort and suitability 5%.

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MERIT Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner Bauhaus

The equivalent shade and the most similar lip liner overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
BurgundyChange shade
Colour family, undertone and depth: Plum · Cool · Deep / dark
Finish and opacity: —
The match
MERIT
Bauhaus
Colour family, undertone and depth: Plum · Cool · Deep / dark
Finish and opacity: Satin · Sheer
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
50
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Comfort (Comfort & suitability)
40
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
84
Depth
98
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$1 less (4%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Morphe

    Signature Lip Pencil

    Date Night
    Shade match 82
    $7Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (72%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Brown rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than plum

    Retailer shade note: rich plum-brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · MERIT

    Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner

    Mayfair
    Shade match 80
    $24SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Mauve rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Satin · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Mauve rather than plum

    Retailer shade note: cool mauve

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Colour Riche Lip Liner

    Worth It Intense
    Shade match 78
    $9.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15.51 less (62%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Brown rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Close colour · Satin

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than plum

    Retailer shade note: rich brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Bobbi Brown

    Lip Liner Pencil

    Brownstone
    Shade match 70
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Brown rather than plum

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

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than plum

    Retailer shade note: cool intense brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · R.E.M. Beauty

    At The Borderline Lip Liner Pencil

    eq
    Shade match 70
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (20%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Nude rather than plum

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

    Close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Nude rather than plum

    Retailer shade note: rosy brown nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · RMS Beauty

    Go Nude Lip Pencil

    Midnight Nude
    Shade match 87
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims waterproof

    Differences: Brown rather than plum8-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    57
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than plum · 8-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: deep mahogany

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Velvety-Matte Precision Shaping Lip Liner

    Cinnamon
    Shade match 83
    $22SephoraSephora$3 less (12%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Brown rather than plumLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 67% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than plum · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: deep mauve-toned brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Saie

    Lip Liner 101: Creamy & Nourishing Lip Pencil

    Bite
    Shade match 68
    $20SephoraSephora$5 less (20%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourLighter

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Lighter

    Retailer shade note: Blackened Plum

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Saie

    Lip Liner 101: Creamy & Nourishing Lip Pencil

    Tease
    Shade match 65
    $20SephoraSephora$5 less (20%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: LighterNude rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Lighter · Nude rather than plum

    Retailer shade note: plum brown nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Bobbi Brown

    Lip Liner Pencil

    Rum Raisin
    Shade match 63
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourLighterBrown rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    63
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Lighter · Brown rather than plum

    Retailer shade note: medium plum brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Extreme Smudge-Proof Lip Liner

    450 Dramatic Plum
    Shade match 84
    $27SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims smudge and transferClaims waterproof

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    52
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: deep burgundy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · Palladio Beauty

    Lip Liner Classic Pencil

    Suede
    Shade match 77
    $9.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15.01 less (60%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Brown rather than plumLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than plum · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · L'Oréal Paris

    Colour Riche Lip Liner

    Toffee To Be
    Shade match 62
    $9.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15.51 less (62%)

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencil

    Differences: DeeperWarm rather than cool undertoneBrown rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    62
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Close colour · Satin

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Deeper · Warm rather than cool undertone · Brown rather than plum

    Retailer shade note: warm deep brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #15 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    The Overliner Lip Liner Pencil

    When in Rome
    Shade match 82
    $25SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims smudge and transferSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    55
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

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

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: deep plum

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #16 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner

    450 Dramatic Plum
    Shade match 80
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims smudge and transferSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    55
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: Deep Burgundy (Not suitable for use on eyes)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #17 · MERIT

    Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner

    Brownstone
    Shade match 60
    $24SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencilClaims comfortClaims hydration

    Differences: LighterWarm rather than cool undertoneBrown rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    60
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Satin · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Lighter · Warm rather than cool undertone · Brown rather than plum

    Retailer shade note: warm brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #18 · Lancôme

    Lip Idôle Lip Shaper

    66 Mahogany Mauve
    Shade match 77
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims waterproofSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Berry rather than plum8-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    57
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Berry rather than plum · 8-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: cool brown berry

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #19 · Palladio Beauty

    Retractable Waterproof Lip Liner

    Plum
    Shade match 79
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$10.01 less (40%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims waterproofClaims hydration

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    53
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #20 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Slim Lip Pencil Lip Liner

    Mahogany
    Shade match 74
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (76%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims hydration

    Differences: DeeperBrown rather than plumLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Deeper · Brown rather than plum · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: plum-brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #21 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Velvety-Matte Precision Shaping Lip Liner

    Raisin
    Shade match 71
    $22SephoraSephora$3 less (12%)

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencil

    Differences: DeeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneRose rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 67% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Rose rather than plum · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: dusty rose

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #22 · Revlon

    ColorStay Multi-Liner

    Catalyst
    Shade match 81
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13.01 less (52%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims smudge and transferClaims comfort

    Differences: Brown rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than plum

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #23 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Suede Matte Lip Liner Velvet Soft Vegan Lip Pencil

    The OG Brew
    Shade match 69
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (76%)

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBrown rather than plumLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Brown rather than plum · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #24 · IT Cosmetics

    Do It All Lip Transformer Hydrating Lip Balm + Lip Liner

    BERRY BRAVE
    Shade match 80
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $4 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims hydration

    Differences: Berry rather than plumLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Berry rather than plum · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: deep cool berry

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #25 · Maybelline

    Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner

    Almond Rose
    Shade match 74
    $6.98WalmartWalmart$18.02 less (72%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims smudge and transfer

    Differences: LighterRose rather than plumLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    51
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Lighter · Rose rather than plum · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #26 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner

    610 Versatile Chestnut
    Shade match 73
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Claims smudge and transferSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertoneBrown rather than plumLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    55
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone · Brown rather than plum · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: Warm Chocolate Brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #27 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Lip Liner

    Rose Full Bloom
    Shade match 69
    $23Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (8%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims smudge and transferSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Rose rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Rose rather than plum

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #28 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Suede Matte Lip Liner Velvet Soft Vegan Lip Pencil

    Brooklyn Thorn
    Shade match 68
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (76%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourBrown rather than plumLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Brown rather than plum · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: deep brown with purple undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #29 · Clinique

    Quickliner For Lips Lip Liner

    Plummy
    Shade match 78
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Claims comfort

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone8-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 8-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  29. #30 · R.E.M. Beauty

    At The Borderline Lip Liner Pencil

    adlibs
    Shade match 52
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (20%)

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourWarm rather than cool undertoneRose rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    52
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Slight colour difference · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Warm rather than cool undertone · Rose rather than plum

    Retailer shade note: terracotta rose

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Showing 12 of 29 matches

Why the closest match works

MERIT Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner in Bauhaus, against MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner Pencil in Burgundy. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBurgundyClosest matchBauhausScore
Shade match60% of overall90
Colour84#6a4044#6c424dClose colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Deep / darkDeep / darkSameDepth difference 1.5 on the 0–100 scale
Undertone100CoolCoolSameSame product undertone
Colour family100PlumPlumSameSame colour family
Finish & visual result10% of overall · none of 1 comparable50
Finishnot comparableNot listedSatinNot listed for eitherA finish not listed for one product
Wear & performance25% of overall · 1 of 4 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists long wear
Smudge and transfernot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists smudge or transfer resistance
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists waterproof wear
Format and precision100PencilPencilSameBoth pencil
Comfort & suitability5% of overall40
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable feel; your product does not list it
Hydration40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims hydration; your product does not list it
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.

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To MERIT Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner in Bauhaus.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same format and precision: pencil
  • Claims comfort
  • Claims hydration

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch

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

Weighted ingredient similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Shade descriptionbrownish burgundyrich black plum
BaseOil-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
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Where to buy Bauhaus

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$1 less (4%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

30 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.