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Gel Eyeliner Pencil Buff Babe dupes and alternatives Ulta Beauty Collection

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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 eyeliner overall: form and tip 45%, formula 30%, wear claims 25%.

Closest shade match: Patrick Ta Major Dimension Precision Gel Eyeliner Cream

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

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
Buff BabeChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: —
The match
Patrick Ta
Cream
Form and tip: Gel
Wear claims: —

Format: gel. Not compared: tip, finish, waterproof, smudge resistance and longevity. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
94
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$27SephoraSephora
Costs $16.50 more

Your shade $10.50 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner Full Sleeve

The most similar eyeliner overall: form and tip 45%, formula 30%, wear claims 25%.

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
Buff BabeChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: —
The match
MAC Cosmetics
Full Sleeve
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof · Smudge resistant · 12 hour wear

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

Overall match
95out of 100
Form (Form & tip)
100
Formula
100
Wear (Wear claims)
85
Best price
$26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $15.50 more

Your shade $10.50 at Ulta Beauty

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

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar eyeliner 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 eyeliner on shade, finish, wear and comfort together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · Maybelline

    Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Eyeliner

    Polished White
    Shade match 23
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1.49 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: waterproof and smudge resistance. 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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  2. #4 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Epic Wear Liner Stick Long Lasting Eyeliner Pencil

    Rose Gold
    Shade match 20
    $9Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1.50 less (14%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame finish: metallic

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Retailer shade note: rose gold

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    Master Pigment Pro Eyeliner Pencil

    Taupe
    Shade match 15
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $15.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame finish: metallic

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Retailer shade note: matte cool taupe

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Valentino

    Colorgraph Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    Silver Spark
    Shade match 21
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $27.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colourShimmer rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    90
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Shimmer rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: silver shimmer

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 79
    $23Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $12.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: matte neutral beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 67
    $51SephoraSephoraCosts $40.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: Nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 46
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4.50 less (43%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    004 Matte Brown
    Shade match 15
    $18Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 15
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $15.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Lancôme

    DRAMA LIQUI-PENCIL Longwear Eyeliner

    04 Leading Lights
    Shade match 1
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $15.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colourMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: glitter khaki

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Point Plus Ink Gel Eye Pencil

    Dazzling Burgundy
    Shade match 0
    $9.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1.01 less (10%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colourMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Dramaline Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    BPM
    Shade match 31
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame texture: gelSame finish: metallic

    Differences: Not sold in your colourAngled brush rather than pencil

    Score details
    Form & tip
    79
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Angled brush rather than pencil

    Retailer shade note: matte pastel peachy-pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Grip Gel Mechanical Liner

    Bright Nude
    Shade match 87
    $5.99$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4.51 less (43%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Maybelline

    Tattoo Studio Smokey Gel Pencil Eyeliner

    Smokey Grey
    Shade match 0
    $10.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $0.49 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colourMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Maybelline

    Eyestudio Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil

    Defining Black
    Shade match 0
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1.49 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colourMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Buxom

    Flip Side Liner & Shadow Duo

    Dolly Daze
    Shade match 0
    $27Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $16.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame finish: metallicSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Not sold in your colourCreamy rather than gel

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Creamy rather than gel

    Retailer shade note: matte mauve eyeliner and shimmer pink eyeshadow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Retractable Vivid Rich Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil

    Quartz Queen
    Shade match 76
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2.50 less (24%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: metallic

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Clinique

    Quickliner For Eyes Eyeliner

    Slate
    Shade match 0
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $18.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    not scored yet
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Hourglass

    1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eyeliner

    Canyon
    Shade match 15
    $22SephoraSephoraCosts $11.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    not scored yet

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

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Urban Decay

    24/7 Waterproof Waterline Eyeliner Pencil

    Beige Flag
    Shade match 75
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $12.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSimilar longevity

    Differences: Creamy rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: cool beige, matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Slim Eye Pencil Long-Lasting Eyeliner

    White Pearl
    Shade match 28
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4.50 less (43%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Creamy rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. Shade match 24
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $12.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSimilar longevity

    Differences: Not sold in your colourCreamy rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Creamy rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: silver shimmer with silver micro-sparkle, metallic finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · Lancôme

    Le Stylo Waterproof

    Radiant White
    Shade match 22
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $18.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Creamy rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Blend Eyeliner

    Black Brown
    Shade match 15
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3.51 less (33%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame longevity: long-wearing

    Differences: Liquid rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Liquid rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. Shade match 15
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $23.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar longevity

    Differences: Creamy rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: warm mid-tone grey brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof Pencil Eyeliner

    Aubergine
    Shade match 0
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1.49 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSimilar longevity

    Differences: Not sold in your colourCreamy rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Creamy rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner

    Brown Brun
    Shade match 15
    $5.49$10.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5.01 less (48%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSimilar longevity

    Differences: Creamy rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  28. Shade match 84
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $15.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar longevity

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    25
    Wear claims
    85

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

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: Honey beige shimmer

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Why the closest shade match works

Patrick Ta Major Dimension Precision Gel Eyeliner in Cream, against Ulta Beauty Collection Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Buff Babe. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBuff BabeClosest shade matchCreamScore
Form & tip45% of overall55
Form55PencilGelSome differenceGel rather than pencil
Tipnot comparablePencilNot listedNot comparableTip not listed for one product
Formula30% of overall100
Texture100GelGelSameSame texture
Finishnot comparableMetallicNot listedNot comparableFinish not listed for one product
Wear claims25% of overall—
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot comparableNeither product lists waterproof wear
Smudge resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot comparableNeither product lists smudge resistance
Longevitynot comparableLong-wearingNot listedNot comparableA wear time not listed for one product
Overall match 67/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Patrick Ta Major Dimension Precision Gel Eyeliner in Cream.

Same or better

  • Same texture: gel

Different

  • Gel rather than pencil

Not compared

  • Tip: not listed for one
  • Finish: not listed for one
  • Waterproof: not listed for either
  • Smudge resistance: not listed for either
  • Longevity: 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 shade match
Baseno siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner in Full Sleeve, against Ulta Beauty Collection Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Buff Babe. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBuff BabeClosest overall alternativeFull SleeveScore
Form & tip45% of overall100
Form100PencilPencilSameSame form
Tip100PencilPencilSameSame tip
Formula30% of overall100
Texture100GelGelSameSame texture
Finish100MetallicMetallicSameSame finish
Wear claims25% of overall85
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedClaimedNot comparableWaterproof wear not listed for one product
Smudge resistancenot comparableNot listedClaimedNot comparableSmudge resistance not listed for one product
Longevity85Long-wearing12-hour wearCloseBoth claim long wear
Overall match 95/100Shade match 48/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner in Full Sleeve.

Same or better

  • Same form: pencil
  • Same tip: pencil
  • Same texture: gel
  • Same finish: metallic
  • Similar longevity

Not compared

  • Waterproof: not listed for one
  • Smudge resistance: 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
Baseno siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Patrick Ta Major Dimension Precision Gel Eyeliner Cream

Best price
$27SephoraSephora
Costs $16.50 more

Your shade $10.50 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner Full Sleeve

Best price
$26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $15.50 more

Your shade $10.50 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

34 similar shades scored two ways: the overall match on form, tip, formula and wear claims. 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.