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Gel Eyeliner Pencil Mink 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: NYX Professional Makeup Retractable Vivid Rich Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil Smokin's Topaz

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

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
MinkChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: —
The match
NYX Professional Makeup
Smokin's Topaz
Form and tip: Pencil · Retractable pencil
Wear claims: Smudge resistant

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

Shade match
81out of 100
Colour
69
Depth
97
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2.50 less (24%)

Your shade $10.50 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Maybelline Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Eyeliner Bold Brown

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

Your shade
Ulta Beauty Collection
MinkChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: —
The match
Maybelline
Bold Brown
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof · Smudge resistant · 36 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
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $1.49 more

Your shade $10.50 at Ulta Beauty

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

    Epic Wear Liner Stick Long Lasting Eyeliner Pencil

    Deepest Brown
    Shade match 56
    $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: chocolate

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner

    Sick Tat Bro
    Shade match 41
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15.50 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.

    Retailer shade note: dark brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    Master Pigment Pro Eyeliner Pencil

    Plum
    Shade match 26
    $26SephoraSephoraCosts $15.50 more

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

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    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.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Retailer shade note: matte deep plum

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Valentino

    Colorgraph Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    Rockstud Noir
    Shade match 64
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $27.50 more

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

    Differences: Shimmer 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: Shimmer rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: deep black matte

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 65
    $23SephoraSephoraCosts $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: ultra-black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Lancôme

    DRAMA LIQUI-PENCIL Longwear Eyeliner

    01 Café Noir
    Shade match 63
    $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

    Retailer shade note: matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L.A. Girl

    Smudge-Proof Shockwave Eyeliner Pencil

    Blackout
    Shade match 62
    $5Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5.50 less (52%)

    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

    009 Shimmery Black
    Shade match 61
    $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 53
    $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: Brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 51
    $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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  11. #13 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Point Plus Ink Gel Eye Pencil

    Jet Black
    Shade match 51
    $9.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1.01 less (10%)

    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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  12. #14 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Dramaline Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    Chocotek
    Shade match 71
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11.50 more

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

    Differences: Angled 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: Angled brush rather than pencil

    Retailer shade note: matte rich brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Maybelline

    Eyestudio Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil

    Defining Black
    Shade match 51
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1.49 more

    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 Brown
    Shade match 25
    $10.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $0.49 more

    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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  15. #17 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Grip Gel Mechanical Liner

    Brown Denim
    Shade match 18
    $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

    Back to Black
    Shade match 74
    $27Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $16.50 more

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

    Differences: Creamy 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: Creamy rather than gel

    Retailer shade note: matte black shadow and matte black eyeliner

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Clinique

    Quickliner For Eyes Eyeliner

    Dark Chocolate
    Shade match 78
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $18.50 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame longevity: long-wearing

    No material differences in the data we have.

    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.

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Hourglass

    1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eyeliner

    Obsidian
    Shade match 78
    $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: ultra black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Slim Eye Pencil Long-Lasting Eyeliner

    Medium Brown
    Shade match 75
    $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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  20. #22 · Urban Decay

    24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil

    Demolition
    Shade match 72
    $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: deep brown, matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 68
    $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: black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof Pencil Eyeliner

    Black Shimmer
    Shade match 67
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1.49 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  23. #25 · Lancôme

    Le Stylo Waterproof

    02 Noir Intense
    Shade match 62
    $29SephoraSephoraCosts $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

    Retailer shade note: matte black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · Bobbi Brown

    Long-Wear Cream Waterproof Eyeliner Stick

    Panther
    Shade match 60
    $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: rich black

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Blend Eyeliner

    Black Brown
    Shade match 38
    $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

    View match
  26. #28 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    No Budge Retractable Eyeliner

    Charcoal
    Shade match 78
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4.50 less (43%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame longevity: long-wearing

    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

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Why the closest shade match works

NYX Professional Makeup Retractable Vivid Rich Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil in Smokin's Topaz, against Ulta Beauty Collection Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Mink. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMinkClosest shade matchSmokin's TopazScore
Form & tip45% of overall97
Form100PencilPencilSameSame form
Tip90PencilRetractable pencilCloseRetractable pencil rather than pencil
Formula30% of overall64
Texture40GelCreamySome differenceCreamy rather than gel
Finish100MetallicMetallicSameSame finish
Wear claims25% of overall85
Waterproofnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot comparableNeither product lists waterproof wear
Smudge resistancenot comparableNot listedClaimedNot comparableSmudge resistance not listed for one product
Longevity85Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth claim long wear
Overall match 84/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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 NYX Professional Makeup Retractable Vivid Rich Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil in Smokin's Topaz.

Same or better

  • Same form: pencil
  • Similar tip
  • Same finish: metallic
  • Same longevity: long-wearing

Different

  • Creamy rather than gel

Not compared

  • Waterproof: not listed for either
  • 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 shade match
Baseno siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Why the closest overall alternative works

Maybelline Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Eyeliner in Bold Brown, against Ulta Beauty Collection Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Mink. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMinkClosest overall alternativeBold BrownScore
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-wearing36-hour wearCloseBoth claim long wear
Overall match 95/100Shade match 59/100Medium 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 Maybelline Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Eyeliner in Bold Brown.

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

NYX Professional Makeup Retractable Vivid Rich Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil Smokin's Topaz

Best price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2.50 less (24%)

Your shade $10.50 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Maybelline Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Eyeliner Bold Brown

Best price
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $1.49 more

Your shade $10.50 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.