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Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 vs MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores 9.8/9.8 vs MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner at 4.4/9.8. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0
Drunk Elephant

The Littles 8.0

moisturiserpremium
9.8
VS
MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner
MAKE UP FOR EVER

Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner

moisturisermid-range
4.4

Score comparison

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

3
2
Drunk Elephant wins 3
Tied 2
MAKE UP FOR EVER wins 0
9.8Drunk Elephant
+5.4vs
4.4MAKE UP FOR EVER

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.8
3.3
Drunk Elephant
MAKE UP FOR EVER

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
MAKE UP FOR EVER

Active Ingredient Strength

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.8
2.0
Drunk Elephant
MAKE UP FOR EVER

Ingredient Transparency

Drunk Elephant WINS
8.8
7.5
Drunk Elephant
MAKE UP FOR EVER

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Drunk Elephant
MAKE UP FOR EVER

Why Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 comes out ahead

Where Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner's 2.0. Its formula features Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Tocopherol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores 9.8 here versus 3.3 for MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 brings Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Tocopherol as actives, while mAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner relies on Tocopherol and Ascorbyl Palmitate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract does the heavy lifting

MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At premium pricing with a score of 9.8, Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 delivers strong value. MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner sits at the mid-range level with a 4.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+5.4 lead

Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

9.8Drunk Elephant
vs
4.4MAKE UP FOR EVER

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 or MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner?

Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 and MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 and MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.