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Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth, undertone and colour family only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar 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: Fara Homidi Smudge & Contour Lip Pencil Velvet

The equivalent shade and the most similar lip liner overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
CherryChange shade
Colour family, undertone and depth: Red · Cool · Medium
Finish and opacity: —
The match
Fara Homidi
Velvet
Colour family, undertone and depth: Red · Cool · Deep / dark
Finish and opacity: Matte
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
50
Wear (Wear & performance)
64
Comfort (Comfort & suitability)
40
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
96
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $11 more

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 · Milk Makeup

    Line + Fill Lip Liner and Allover Lip Color

    SHRED
    Shade match 91
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame format and precision: pencilClaims hydration

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: true red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Essence

    8H Matte Comfort Lipliner

    Classic Red
    Shade match 89
    $4.99CVSCVS$20.01 less (80%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims waterproofSame format and precision: pencil

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    57
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Fenty Beauty

    Trace'd Out Pencil Lip Liner

    The MVP
    Shade match 90
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims smudge and transferClaims waterproof

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    52
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: blue red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Suede Matte Lip Liner Velvet Soft Vegan Lip Pencil

    Cherry Skies
    Shade match 83
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (76%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Long-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): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep wine red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Extreme Smudge-Proof Lip Liner

    412 Forever Passion
    Shade match 89
    $27SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims smudge and transferClaims waterproof

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    52
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: crimson red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Fara Homidi

    Smudge & Contour Lip Pencil

    Premier
    Shade match 82
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencilClaims hydration

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: the iconic true red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · L.A. Girl

    Long-Lasting Shockwave Lip Liner

    Pop (Neon Hot Pink)
    Shade match 85
    $4.99CVSCVS$20.01 less (80%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    55
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · RMS Beauty

    Go Nude Lip Pencil

    Pavla
    Shade match 84
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims waterproofSame format and precision: pencil

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    57
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: orange-based red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Slim Lip Pencil Lip Liner

    Hot Red
    Shade match 80
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (76%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims hydration

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Cream · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: bright blue-red cream

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Huda Beauty

    Lip Contour 2.0 Automatic Matte Lip Pencil

    Universal Red
    Shade match 86
    $23SephoraSephora$2 less (8%)

    Matches: Claims smudge and transferClaims waterproofClaims comfort

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone9-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    49
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 9-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · NARS

    Powermatte High Intensity Lip Pencil

    Dragon Girl - 132
    Shade match 83
    $32Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7 more

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

    Differences: 12-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    55
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 12-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: vivid siren red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · Juvia's Place

    Luxe Lip Liners

    Ruby
    Shade match 79
    $13Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12 less (48%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Automatic Retractable Lip Liner

    Cocoa
    Shade match 83
    $9.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15.50 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims smudge and transfer

    Differences: Brown rather than red

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    53
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #15 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Suede Matte Lip Liner Velvet Soft Vegan Lip Pencil

    Spicy
    Shade match 78
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (76%)

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencil

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: true red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #16 · Milani

    Color Statement Lip Liner

    True Red
    Shade match 88
    $6.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18.51 less (74%)

    Matches: Very close colour

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

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #17 · Sacheu

    Peel Off Lip Liner STAY-N

    getREDy
    Shade match 89
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims hydration

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

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

    Very close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #18 · Essence

    8H Matte Comfort Lipliner

    Dark Berry
    Shade match 81
    $3.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21.01 less (84%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims waterproofSame format and precision: pencil

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    57
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #19 · NARS

    Powermatte High Intensity Lip Pencil

    Born To Be Wild - 186
    Shade match 81
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

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

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone12-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    55
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone · 12-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: brick red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #20 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil

    Elson 6
    Shade match 77
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $4 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: vibrant cool red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #21 · Bobbi Brown

    Lip Liner Pencil

    Ruby
    Shade match 60
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourDeeperNeutral rather than cool undertone

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

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #22 · Makeup By Mario

    Ultra Suede Sculpting Lip Pencil

    Niels
    Shade match 75
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencil

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: bright neutral red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #23 · Palladio Beauty

    Retractable Waterproof Lip Liner

    Raspberry
    Shade match 80
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$10.01 less (40%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims waterproofClaims hydration

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    53
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #24 · NARS

    Lip Liner

    JUNGLE RED
    Shade match 80
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims smudge and transferClaims waterproof

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    52
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: vivid blue red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #25 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear 24H Stay-In-Place Lip Liner

    Red
    Shade match 78
    $30Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone24-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    55
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 24-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: bright red with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #26 · L.A. Girl

    Perfect Precision Lip Liner Pencil

    Showstopper
    Shade match 74
    $4Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21 less (84%)

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

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

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

    Close colour · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: brick red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #27 · Buxom

    Power Line Pout Sculpt Lip Pencil

    Painted Rouge
    Shade match 78
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims smudge and transferClaims waterproof

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    52
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: true blue red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #28 · Fenty Beauty

    Trace'd Out Pencil Lip Liner

    MVP
    Shade match 76
    $24SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims smudge and transferClaims waterproof

    Differences: Lighter8-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    52
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Slight colour difference · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: blue red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #29 · Sacheu

    DoubleDown Lip Definer 2-in-1 Liner and Balm

    Rush Hour
    Shade match 81
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$9 less (36%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims hydration

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

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

    Close colour · Satin

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  29. #30 · NARS

    Powermatte High Intensity Lip Pencil

    Kiss Me Deadly - 183
    Shade match 75
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

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

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone12-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    55
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone · 12-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: vivid orange red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Why the closest match works

Fara Homidi Smudge & Contour Lip Pencil in Velvet, against MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner Pencil in Cherry. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCherryClosest matchVelvetScore
Shade match60% of overall92
Colour89#bb3540#ba283fVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth96MediumDeep / darkCloseDepth difference 2.5 on the 0–100 scale
Undertone100CoolCoolSameSame product undertone
Colour family100RedRedSameSame colour family
Finish & visual result10% of overall · none of 1 comparable50
Finishnot comparableNot listedMatteNot listed for eitherA finish not listed for one product
Wear & performance25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared64
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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 overall · 1 of 2 compared40
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists a comfortable feel
Hydration40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims hydration; your product does not list it
Overall match 78/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Fara Homidi Smudge & Contour Lip Pencil in Velvet.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same format and precision: pencil
  • Claims hydration

Different

  • Long-wearing longevity instead of not listed

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

Weighted ingredient similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Shade descriptionvivid bright bluish-reddeep, rich red with blue undertones
BaseOil-based, no siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
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Where to buy Velvet

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $11 more

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.