What's the difference?: Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner vs. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil

So I'm actually doing "What's the Difference?" Wednesday on the right day this week. Yay me haha. This week's comparison is between two very popular and well-loved eyeliners: Rimmel London's Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner in Black, and Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero. Both are black in color and both claim to give the same effects: waterproof, long-lasting, smudge-proof, creamy. I have owned and used both of these liners for a substantial amount of time so I can give you my honest feedback.

Both liners come with the same amount if product (1.2 g). The Rimmel liner costs around $4.49 while the Urban Decay costs $19.00. So you get the same amount of product for nearly 1/4 of the price.

Here are both of the liners swatched on my hand. The darker swatches show Rimmel on the left, UD on the right. These swatches were done with a heavier hand and show the potential darkness of each of the liners. The lighter swatches feature UD on the left and Rimmel on the right. These swatches were done to demonstrate how the colors show up with a very light amount of pressure.

These products are both very good quality liners, however I would not say they are dupes for one another. The Rimmel liner is a lot more creamy, highly pigmented, and easier to blend out if you're going for that smoky/smudgy eyeliner look. That being said, I find that the UD liner does a better job at staying put and not smudging, for this reason I find it most useful for tightlining since it doesn't transfer to the bottom waterline. The Rimmel liner does transfer because it is so soft and creamy. I like to use it to line my upper inner rim and then close my eyes for a few seconds to allow it to transfer to my bottom waterline. This creates a softer look than if you were to apply it straight onto your waterline, which I love. All in all, I love both of these liners and do not regret purchasing either one. However I do prefer the Rimmel one not only because of the lower price but because I feel like it suits my preference a little more than the UD. I do not think I would repurchase the UD one again when I have a much cheaper alternative.