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Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner Bauhaus dupes and alternatives MERIT

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%.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner Pencil Burgundy

The equivalent shade and the most similar lip liner overall.

Your shade
MERIT
BauhausChange shade
Colour family, undertone and depth: Plum · Cool · Deep / dark
Finish and opacity: Satin · Sheer
The match
MAC Cosmetics
Burgundy
Colour family, undertone and depth: Plum · Cool · Deep / dark
Finish and opacity: —
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
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $1 more

Your shade $24 at Sephora

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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 78
    $20SephoraSephora$4 less (17%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilBoth claim comfort

    No material differences in the data we have.

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

    Slight colour difference · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: Blackened Plum

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Morphe

    Signature Lip Pencil

    Date Night
    Shade match 81
    $7Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (71%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilBoth claim comfort

    Differences: Brown rather than plumDoes not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than plum · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: rich plum-brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Colour Riche Lip Liner

    Worth It Intense
    Shade match 72
    $9.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14.51 less (60%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame finish: satinSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Brown rather than plumDoes not claim comfortDoes not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Satin

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than plum · Does not claim comfort · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: rich brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    The Overliner Lip Liner Pencil

    When in Rome
    Shade match 86
    $25SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    55
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour · Matte · Opaque

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

    Differences: Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity) · Does not claim comfort

    Retailer shade note: deep plum

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 65
    $20SephoraSephora$4 less (17%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilBoth claim comfort

    Differences: LighterNude rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Lighter · Nude rather than plum

    Retailer shade note: plum brown nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 59
    $20SephoraSephora$4 less (17%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilBoth claim comfort

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourLighter

    Score details
    Shade match
    59
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Visibly different colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Lighter

    Retailer shade note: Rich Red Plum

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Westman Atelier

    Lip Shape Defining Lip Liner

    Lou Lou
    Shade match 70
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilBoth claim comfort

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep wine

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner

    450 Dramatic Plum
    Shade match 75
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

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

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    55
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity) · Does not claim hydration

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 73
    $16SephoraSephora$8 less (33%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims waterproofSame format and precision: pencil

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    57
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Lighter · Berry rather than plum · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity) · Does not claim comfort

    Retailer shade note: soft matte brown berry

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · L'Oréal Paris

    Colour Riche Lip Liner

    Toffee To Be
    Shade match 53
    $9.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14.51 less (60%)

    Matches: Same finish: satinSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourDeeperWarm rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    53
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Satin

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Deeper · Warm rather than cool undertone · Brown rather than plum · Does not claim comfort · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: warm deep 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 74
    $27SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims smudge and transferClaims waterproof

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    52
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity) · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: deep burgundy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Velvety-Matte Precision Shaping Lip Liner

    Cinnamon
    Shade match 71
    $22SephoraSephora$2 less (8%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Brown rather than plum · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity) · Does not claim comfort · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: deep mauve-toned brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · Bobbi Brown

    Lip Liner Pencil

    Brownstone
    Shade match 60
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $11 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourBrown rather than plumDoes not claim comfort

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

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Brown rather than plum · Does not claim comfort · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: cool intense brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #15 · R.E.M. Beauty

    At The Borderline Lip Liner Pencil

    eq
    Shade match 59
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (17%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNude rather than plumDoes not claim comfort

    Score details
    Shade match
    59
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Nude rather than plum · Does not claim comfort · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: rosy brown nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #16 · Lancôme

    Lip Idôle Lip Shaper

    66 Mahogany Mauve
    Shade match 76
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims waterproofSame format and precision: pencil

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    57
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: cool brown berry

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #17 · RMS Beauty

    Go Nude Lip Pencil

    Midnight Nude
    Shade match 73
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims waterproofSame format and precision: pencil

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    57
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep mahogany

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #18 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Slim Lip Pencil Lip Liner

    Prune
    Shade match 70
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (75%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)Does not claim comfort

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity) · Does not claim comfort

    Retailer shade note: violet-plum

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. Shade match 67
    $16SephoraSephora$8 less (33%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims waterproofSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourLighterBerry rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    57
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Lighter · Berry rather than plum · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity) · Does not claim comfort

    Retailer shade note: soft matte berry

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #20 · Clinique

    Quickliner For Lips Lip Liner

    Plummy
    Shade match 78
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Both claim comfort

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #21 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Slim Lip Pencil Lip Liner

    Currant
    Shade match 67
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (75%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencilBoth claim hydration

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Deeper · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity) · Does not claim comfort

    Retailer shade note: plum

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #22 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner

    610 Versatile Chestnut
    Shade match 65
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Claims smudge and transferSame format and precision: pencilBoth claim comfort

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    55
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Warm Chocolate Brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #23 · Palladio Beauty

    Retractable Waterproof Lip Liner

    Plum
    Shade match 71
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$9.01 less (38%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims waterproofBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)Does not claim comfort

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    53
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity) · Does not claim comfort

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #24 · MAC Cosmetics

    Lip Liner Pencil

    Mahogany
    Shade match 53
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourLighterBrown rather than plum

    Score details
    Shade match
    53
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Lighter · Brown rather than plum · Does not claim comfort · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: intense reddish-brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #25 · MAC Cosmetics

    Lip Liner Pencil

    Root For Me!
    Shade match 53
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourDeeperDoes not claim comfort

    Score details
    Shade match
    53
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    100
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Visibly different colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Deeper · Does not claim comfort · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: cool deep neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #26 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Lip Liner

    Rose Full Bloom
    Shade match 65
    $23Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (4%)

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

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourRose rather than plumDoes not claim comfort

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    64
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Rose rather than plum · Does not claim comfort

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #27 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Cream Glide Lip Liner

    Plum & Get It
    Shade match 73
    $2Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22 less (92%)

    Matches: Same cool undertone

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourDoes not claim comfortDoes not claim hydration

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

    Slight colour difference · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Does not claim comfort · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: blackened plum

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #28 · Huda Beauty

    Lip Contour 2.0 Automatic Matte Lip Pencil

    Very Berry
    Shade match 64
    $23SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims smudge and transferClaims waterproof

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourBerry rather than plum9-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    64
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    49
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Berry rather than plum · 9-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #29 · Make Up For Ever

    Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner

    708 Universal Earth
    Shade match 64
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Claims smudge and transferSame format and precision: pencilBoth claim comfort

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    64
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    55
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Warm Brick Brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  29. #30 · Essence

    8H Matte Comfort Lipliner

    19 Burgundy Bestie
    Shade match 63
    $3.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (83%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims waterproofSame format and precision: pencil

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour8-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    63
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    57
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Visibly different colour · Matte · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · 8-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity) · Does not claim hydration

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Why the closest match works

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

ComparedYour shadeBauhausClosest matchBurgundyScore
Shade match60% of overall90
Colour84#6c424d#6a4044Close 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 comparableSatinNot listedNot 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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable feel; the match does not list it
Hydration40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims hydration; the match 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 MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner Pencil in Burgundy.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Same format and precision: pencil

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Does not claim comfort
  • Does not claim hydration

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

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Shade descriptionrich black plumbrownish burgundy
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy Burgundy

Best price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $1 more

Your shade $24 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.