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Lip Liner Pencil Mahogany dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Brown · Cool · Medium

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

Closest shade match: Smashbox Studio Extreme Longwear Lip Liner Cool Taupe

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

The match
Smashbox
Cool Taupe
Colour family, undertone and depth: Brown · Cool · Deep / dark
Finish and opacity: —
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Morphe Signature Lip Pencil Rock Steady

The most similar lip liner overall: shade match 60%, finish and visual result 10%, wear and performance 25%, comfort and suitability 5%.

The match
Morphe
Rock Steady
Colour family, undertone and depth: Brown · Cool · Medium
Finish and opacity: Opaque
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
50
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Comfort (Comfort & suitability)
40
Match price
$7Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18 less (72%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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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. Shade match 83
    $20SephoraSephora$5 less (20%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Nude rather than brown

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Nude rather than brown

    Retailer shade note: plum brown nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MERIT

    Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner

    Brownstone
    Shade match 82
    $24SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone

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

    Very close colour · Satin · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone

    Retailer shade note: warm brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MERIT

    Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner

    Bespoke
    Shade match 82
    $24SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Lighter

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

    Close colour · Satin · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Lighter

    Retailer shade note: pink brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Bobbi Brown

    Lip Liner Pencil

    Pale Mauve
    Shade match 79
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Mauve rather than brown

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Mauve rather than brown

    Retailer shade note: a light heather

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Morphe

    Signature Lip Pencil

    Makeup Talk
    Shade match 80
    $7Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18 less (72%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Nude rather than brown

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

    Close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Nude rather than brown

    Retailer shade note: mauve taupe

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Morphe

    Signature Lip Pencil

    Date Night
    Shade match 78
    $7Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (72%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Deeper

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Deeper

    Retailer shade note: rich plum-brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · MERIT

    Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner

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

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencilClaims comfortClaims hydration

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Satin · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone

    Retailer shade note: rich warm brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · MERIT

    Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner

    Sportif
    Shade match 75
    $24SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencilClaims comfortClaims hydration

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Satin · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone

    Retailer shade note: warm peach brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Bobbi Brown

    Lip Liner Pencil

    Rum Raisin
    Shade match 74
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Deeper

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Deeper

    Retailer shade note: medium plum brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Morphe

    Signature Lip Pencil

    Hotline
    Shade match 74
    $7Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (72%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Mauve rather than brown

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Mauve rather than brown

    Retailer shade note: cool mauve

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 73
    $20SephoraSephora$5 less (20%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Plum rather than brown

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Plum rather than brown

    Retailer shade note: Rich Red Plum

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · MERIT

    Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner

    Coupé
    Shade match 73
    $24SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Pink rather than brown

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Satin · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Pink rather than brown

    Retailer shade note: cool pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 73
    $20SephoraSephora$5 less (20%)

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencilClaims comfortClaims hydration

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone

    Retailer shade note: Rich Red Brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Morphe

    Signature Lip Pencil

    Dearest
    Shade match 70
    $7Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (72%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNude rather than brown

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Nude rather than brown

    Retailer shade note: pink nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · MERIT

    Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner

    Mayfair
    Shade match 69
    $24SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: DeeperMauve rather than brown

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Satin · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Deeper · Mauve rather than brown

    Retailer shade note: cool mauve

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · R.E.M. Beauty

    At The Borderline Lip Liner Pencil

    eq
    Shade match 68
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (20%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourDeeperNude rather than brown

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    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 · Deeper · Nude rather than brown

    Retailer shade note: rosy brown nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · NARS

    Lip Liner

    HYÈRES
    Shade match 88
    $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
    88
    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: taupe brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Summer Fridays

    SoftLine Lip Liner Creamy Sculpting Lip Pencil

    Espresso - deep neutral brown
    Shade match 84
    $20SephoraSephora$5 less (20%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims waterproofSame format and precision: pencil

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

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

    Close colour · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Suede Matte Lip Liner Velvet Soft Vegan Lip Pencil

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

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Nude rather than brownLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

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

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: greige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Sacheu

    Peel Off Lip Liner STAY-N

    Slow Burn
    Shade match 91
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims hydration

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

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

    Very close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: cool brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · NARS

    Lip Liner

    TOXIC
    Shade match 85
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 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
    85
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    52
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · Makeup By Mario

    Ultra Suede Sculpting Lip Pencil

    Jeff
    Shade match 79
    $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
    79
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: intense deep brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · Bobbi Brown

    Lip Liner Pencil

    Afternoon Tea
    Shade match 62
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourWarm rather than cool undertone

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

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm bricky brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · Morphe

    Signature Lip Pencil

    Girl Talk
    Shade match 62
    $7Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (72%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourLighterMauve rather than brown

    Score details
    Shade match
    62
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Lighter · Mauve rather than brown

    Retailer shade note: cool mauve

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Precision Pout Lip Liner

    Chill Brown
    Shade match 81
    $19Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6 less (24%)

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

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

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

    Close colour · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 59% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: taupe brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · Refy

    Lip Blur Lip Liner

    Opal
    Shade match 82
    $24SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims comfort

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertonePink rather than brown

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

    Very close colour · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Pink rather than brown

    Retailer shade note: light medium pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · Morphe

    Signature Lip Pencil

    Sugar Pie
    Shade match 60
    $7Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (72%)

    Matches: Same format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertoneRose rather than brown

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

    Slight colour difference · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than cool undertone · Rose rather than brown

    Retailer shade note: dusty rose

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. Shade match 75
    $20SephoraSephora$5 less (20%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilClaims comfort

    Differences: Red rather than brownLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep burgundy red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Showing 12 of 28 matches

Why the closest shade match works

Smashbox Studio Extreme Longwear Lip Liner in Cool Taupe, against MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner Pencil in Mahogany. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMahoganyClosest shade matchCool TaupeScore
Shade match60% of overall98
Colour97#7e5656#7e5654Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumDeep / darkCloseDepth difference 0.1 on the 0–100 scale
Undertone100CoolCoolSameSame product undertone
Colour family100BrownBrownSameSame colour family
Finish & visual result10% of overall · none of 1 comparable50
Finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists a finish
Wear & performance25% of overall52
Longevity40Not listed16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Smudge and transfer40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims smudge or transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Waterproof40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims waterproof wear; your product does not list it
Format and precision100PencilPencilSameBoth pencil
Comfort & suitability5% of overall · none of 2 comparable50
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists a comfortable feel
Hydrationnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists hydration
Overall match 80/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Smashbox Studio Extreme Longwear Lip Liner in Cool Taupe.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Claims smudge and transfer
  • Claims waterproof
  • Same format and precision: pencil

Different

  • 16-hour wear longevity instead of not listed

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

Weighted ingredient similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Shade descriptionintense reddish-browncool dark brown
BaseOil-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Why the closest overall alternative works

Morphe Signature Lip Pencil in Rock Steady, against MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner Pencil in Mahogany. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMahoganyClosest overall alternativeRock SteadyScore
Shade match60% of overall90
Colour85#7e5656#825e5cVery close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth92MediumMediumSameDepth difference 3.8 on the 0–100 scale
Undertone100CoolCoolSameSame product undertone
Colour family100BrownBrownSameSame colour family
Finish & visual result10% of overall · none of 1 comparable50
Finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists a finish
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 overall · 1 of 2 compared40
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable feel; your product does not list it
Hydrationnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists hydration
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 Morphe Signature Lip Pencil in Rock Steady.

Same or better

  • $18 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same format and precision: pencil
  • Claims comfort

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

Weighted ingredient similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Shade descriptionintense reddish-browngrey taupe brown
BaseOil-based, no siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Smashbox Studio Extreme Longwear Lip Liner Cool Taupe

Best price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Morphe Signature Lip Pencil Rock Steady

Match price
$7Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18 less (72%)

Your shade $25 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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.