Eye Shadow - Carbon

MAC Cosmetics

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4.1

508 reviews
75%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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Talc, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol [ /- Silica, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)]

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    5.0
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    Starhawke

    a year ago

    Carbon is a gem. It's not a hidden gem by any means as almost everyone has this in their collection, or has tried it at some point. I checked Temptalia's website and I'm not sure why Christine...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Nacryth

    2 years ago

    This is my to go, now that i can’t get hold of Smashbox’s blackout for a reasonable price! I feel or see no difference though between the two. MAC’s Carbon is super black with very good pigments...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Aimimaaaa

    5 years ago

    I love black shadow so much I owned two Guerlain Les Noirs palettes--one that was gifyed to me by a makeup artist who knew how much I loved it. That's how I know this isn't the deepest black...

    About reviewer (194 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Medium Brown, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    AliciaB11

    6 years ago

    I’m surprised at the reviews saying how intense the color is in this- it’s really not at all in my opinion. I bought to use on lash line when doing a smoky eye but found it would look more gray...

    About reviewer (116 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Other

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Jamie142

    7 years ago

    I use this as an eyeliner and its is PERFECT. It's super black and stays on all day. Awesome awesome awesome.

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Tan

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    ZabelZ

    7 years ago

    A must have! A true black eyeshadow that stays forever no matter how much you sweat and cry lol. You have to be carefull while aplying it tough, because it is super pigmented and may make you look...

    About reviewer (80 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Allmacedup10

    7 years ago

    An absolute must have for any makeup kit. You can use this in so many ways - a crease colour, blending colour, liner and to smoke out your liner. If you were going to choose between this and Black...

    About reviewer (134 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Lucydibs

    8 years ago

    Most intense black from Mac. At first applies patchy but is certainly build-able. Works best with a shadow Primer. Great for smokey eye or creating intensity to most coloured shadows. Matte type...

    About reviewer (248 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    cosq

    8 years ago

    Great intense black. Very long lasting. I always apply a thin layer of Too Faced Shadow Insurance eye shadow primer, wait a few minutes and then apply my eye shadow, eyeliner etc. When applied this...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    MariJune

    8 years ago

    I just can't work with Carbon. I definitely have a bad formulation or maybe that's how it's formulated. It goes on patchy and it's super hard to build it evenly when I try to darken my crease or do...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Mindy919

    8 years ago

    This is the absolute best thing I have found to fill in my black eyebrows, as it is a sheer black that has some serious staying power. Every other black shadow I have tried to use just ends up...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Alexandra123Y

    9 years ago

    Matte finish carbon black colour eyeshadow. Great for darkening the crease. Easy to apply and blend. Good longevity.

    About reviewer (472 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    Mandyallstar

    9 years ago

    I was excited about this because I had heard it was the blackest black ever. It's not. There is almost no pigment at all and this could even be a good thing in order to get more control over the...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    chimera59

    10 years ago

    I'd say this is a decent, basic black. Carbon is MAC's matte black. It's not charcoal or grey, but it's a basic black. I purposely LIKE the fact that this isn't an incredibly dark black. I know...

    About reviewer (325 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    valmont32677

    10 years ago

    On the phone ordering I asked the dude for a "basic black matte e/s single" & he said Carbon. So that is what I got bought sight unseen. I really like it thou. I wear it as an eyeshadow somexs, a...

    About reviewer (2417 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    ChanelLove07

    10 years ago

    Ultimate jet black matte eyeshadow that last long and doesn't smudge on me. I use this to set my liquid liner (Jordana FabuLiner) and it really makes a difference. It makes my liner last longer,...

    About reviewer (201 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    cllien

    10 years ago

    Good basic black. Not super pigmented, but I agree with other reviewers that it is nice to have more control in building the color. Can be tricky to blend. Typographic is much more pigmented but...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    rayoflight121

    10 years ago

    First swatch isn't very impressive. I'm used to having eyeshadows having full on pigment, when testing them out. But this does what its supposed to and blends perfectly. Its easy to layer and is...

    About reviewer (262 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    blair_77_1999

    10 years ago

    There is nothing special about Carbon. It looks black but shows up dark grey & is very dupe able. It was not worth the $16 as its not a color I reach for often. Also for a color as basic as black...

    About reviewer (134 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    PlanetAmour

    10 years ago

    I use this more as an eyeliner than a shadow and for that purpose I love it. It's a nice matte black. Great quality, doesn't make a mess. Love!

    About reviewer (135 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

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