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Magic Extension 5mm Fibre Mascara dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Closest overall alternative is the most similar mascara: effect 45%, formula 30%, waterproof 15%, brush 10%. Colour is a filter, not a score.

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Closest overall alternative: Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara Black

The most similar mascara overall: effect 45%, formula 30%, waterproof 15%, brush 10%.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
Single shade
Effects: Lengthening, volumising, curling, dramatic
Formula and brush: Fibre · Tapered brush
The match
Essence
Black
Effects: Dramatic, lengthening, volumising, curling
Formula and brush: Tapered brush · Traditional bristle

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

Overall match
78out of 100
Effect
100
Formula
not scored yet
Waterproof
not scored yet
Brush
100
Best price
$4.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10.01 less (67%)

Your shade $15 at Ulta Beauty

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

More matches

  1. #2 · Maybelline

    Falsies Surreal Extensions Washable Mascara

    Blackest Black
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1.01 less (7%)

    Matches: Same formula: fibre

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects shared

    Score details
    Effect
    75
    Formula
    100
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    not scored yet

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

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects shared

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Match not determinedToo little listed to compare
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Similar effect

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details

    A reliable match cannot be determined for this pair (too little listed to compare), so no score is shown.

    Not compared: formula, waterproof, shape and material. 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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  3. #4 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Lash Sculpt Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara

    Black
    Match not determinedToo little listed to compare
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Same effect: lengthening, volumising, curling, dramatic

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details

    A reliable match cannot be determined for this pair (too little listed to compare), so no score is shown.

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

    Retailer shade note: intense black, soft matte

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Grande Cosmetics

    GrandeMASCARA Conditioning Peptide Mascara

    Black
    $20$25SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same formula: fibre

    Differences: 3 of 5 effects shared

    Score details
    Effect
    60
    Formula
    100
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    not scored yet

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

    Differences: 3 of 5 effects shared

    Retailer shade note: rich black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Fenty Beauty

    Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara

    Cuz I'm Black
    $22SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Similar effectSame brush shape: tapered

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Effect
    80
    Formula
    not scored yet
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    100

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

    Retailer shade note: black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara

    Uninhibited Brown
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Same brush shape: tapered

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects sharedWaterproof rather than fibre

    Score details
    Effect
    75
    Formula
    50
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    100

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

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects shared · Waterproof rather than fibre

    Retailer shade note: deep rich brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. $4.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$10.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Same brush shape: tapered

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects sharedWaterproof rather than fibre

    Score details
    Effect
    75
    Formula
    50
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    100

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

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects shared · Waterproof rather than fibre

    Retailer shade note: Black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. $18SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same formula: fibre

    Differences: 3 of 6 effects sharedHourglass rather than tapered

    Score details
    Effect
    50
    Formula
    100
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    60

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

    Differences: 3 of 6 effects shared · Hourglass rather than tapered

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Lancôme

    Monsieur Big Waterproof Mascara

    01 Waterproof Big is The New Black
    $30SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Same formula: fibre

    Differences: 2 of 4 effects shared

    Score details
    Effect
    50
    Formula
    100
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    not scored yet

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

    Differences: 2 of 4 effects shared

    Retailer shade note: black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · CoverGirl

    Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara

    Black Brown
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1.01 less (7%)

    Matches: Same formula: fibre

    Differences: 3 of 6 effects shared

    Score details
    Effect
    50
    Formula
    100
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    not scored yet

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

    Differences: 3 of 6 effects shared

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    Voluminous Original Washable Mascara

    Blackest Black
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3.01 less (20%)

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects sharedRegular rather than fibre

    Score details
    Effect
    75
    Formula
    60
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    not scored yet

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

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects shared · Regular rather than fibre

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Match not determinedToo little listed to compare
    $30SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Similar effect

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details

    A reliable match cannot be determined for this pair (too little listed to compare), so no score is shown.

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

    Retailer shade note: black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Twisted Volume Mascara

    Black Brown
    Match not determinedToo little listed to compare
    $6$12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$9 less (60%)

    Matches: Similar effect

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details

    A reliable match cannot be determined for this pair (too little listed to compare), so no score is shown.

    Not compared: formula, waterproof, shape and material. 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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  14. #15 · Sephora Collection

    Size Up Volumizing Mascara

    Black
    Match not determinedToo little listed to compare
    $16SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects shared

    Score details

    A reliable match cannot be determined for this pair (too little listed to compare), so no score is shown.

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

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects shared

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #16 · L'Oréal Paris

    Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof Volume Mascara

    Blackest Black
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1.01 less (7%)

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects sharedWaterproof rather than fibre

    Score details
    Effect
    75
    Formula
    50
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    not scored yet

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

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects shared · Waterproof rather than fibre

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #17 · L'Oréal Paris

    Voluminous Lash Paradise Volume Mascara

    Black
    Match not determinedToo little listed to compare
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1.01 less (7%)

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects shared

    Score details

    A reliable match cannot be determined for this pair (too little listed to compare), so no score is shown.

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

    Differences: 3 of 4 effects shared

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. $28Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $13 more

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 4 of 6 effects sharedHourglass rather than tapered

    Score details
    Effect
    67
    Formula
    not scored yet
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    60

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

    Differences: 4 of 6 effects shared · Hourglass rather than tapered

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. $29SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 4 of 6 effects sharedWaterproof rather than fibreHourglass rather than tapered

    Score details
    Effect
    67
    Formula
    50
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    60

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

    Differences: 4 of 6 effects shared · Waterproof rather than fibre · Hourglass rather than tapered

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. $28SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 4 of 6 effects sharedWaterproof rather than fibre

    Score details
    Effect
    67
    Formula
    50
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    not scored yet

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

    Differences: 4 of 6 effects shared · Waterproof rather than fibre

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #21 · Tarte

    Maneater Volumizing Mascara

    Black
    Match not determinedToo little listed to compare
    $28SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 4 of 6 effects shared

    Score details

    A reliable match cannot be determined for this pair (too little listed to compare), so no score is shown.

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

    Differences: 4 of 6 effects shared

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #22 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Incredi-Curl Curling & Volumizing Mascara

    Brown
    $9Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6 less (40%)

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 3 of 5 effects sharedCurved rather than tapered

    Score details
    Effect
    60
    Formula
    not scored yet
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    65

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

    Differences: 3 of 5 effects shared · Curved rather than tapered

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. Match not determinedToo little listed to compare
    $30SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 3 of 5 effects shared

    Score details

    A reliable match cannot be determined for this pair (too little listed to compare), so no score is shown.

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

    Differences: 3 of 5 effects shared

    Retailer shade note: Black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #24 · Lancôme

    Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara

    01 Big Is The New Black
    Match not determinedToo little listed to compare
    $30SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 3 of 5 effects shared

    Score details

    A reliable match cannot be determined for this pair (too little listed to compare), so no score is shown.

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

    Differences: 3 of 5 effects shared

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #25 · Benefit Cosmetics

    BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara

    Black
    Match not determinedToo little listed to compare
    $16SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 3 of 5 effects shared

    Score details

    A reliable match cannot be determined for this pair (too little listed to compare), so no score is shown.

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

    Differences: 3 of 5 effects shared

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. $16SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 4 of 7 effects sharedHourglass rather than tapered

    Score details
    Effect
    57
    Formula
    not scored yet
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    60

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

    Differences: 4 of 7 effects shared · Hourglass rather than tapered

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #27 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Wisp Lash Mascara

    Single shade
    Match not determinedToo little listed to compare
    $13Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2 less (13%)

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 4 of 7 effects shared

    Score details

    A reliable match cannot be determined for this pair (too little listed to compare), so no score is shown.

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

    Differences: 4 of 7 effects shared

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #28 · Benefit Cosmetics

    They're Real Lengthening Mascara

    Black
    Match not determinedToo little listed to compare
    $29SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 4 of 7 effects shared

    Score details

    A reliable match cannot be determined for this pair (too little listed to compare), so no score is shown.

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

    Differences: 4 of 7 effects shared

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #29 · Maybelline

    Great Lash BIG Washable Mascara

    Blackest Black
    $4.74$9.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$10.26 less (68%)

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 2 of 4 effects sharedRegular rather than fibre

    Score details
    Effect
    50
    Formula
    60
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    not scored yet

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

    Differences: 2 of 4 effects shared · Regular rather than fibre

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  29. #30 · Maybelline

    Falsies Lash Lift Washable Mascara

    Blackest Black
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1.01 less (7%)

    Nothing compared the same

    Differences: 3 of 6 effects sharedRegular rather than fibre

    Score details
    Effect
    50
    Formula
    60
    Waterproof
    not scored yet
    Brush
    not scored yet

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

    Differences: 3 of 6 effects shared · Regular rather than fibre

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Why the closest overall alternative works

Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara in Black, against MAC Cosmetics Magic Extension 5mm Fibre Mascara in Single shade. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSingle shadeClosest overall alternativeBlackScore
Effect45% of overall100
Effect100Lengthening, Volumising, Curling, DramaticDramatic, Lengthening, Volumising, CurlingClose4 of 4 effects shared
Formula30% of overall—
Formulanot comparableFibreNot listedNot comparableFormula not listed for one product
Waterproof15% of overall—
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot comparableNeither product lists waterproof wear
Brush10% of overall100
Brush shape100TaperedTaperedSameSame brush shape
Brush materialnot comparableNot listedTraditional bristleNot comparableBrush material not listed for one product
Overall match 78/100Medium 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 Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara in Black.

Same or better

  • Similar effect
  • Same brush shape: tapered

Not compared

  • Formula: not listed for one
  • Waterproof: not listed for either
  • Brush material: 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
BaseWater-based, no siliconelow silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapFormula not listed for one product

Where to buy Black

Best price
$4.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10.01 less (67%)

Your shade $15 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

30 similar shades scored two ways: the overall match on effect, formula, waterproof wear and brush. 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.