75%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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ingredients

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)]

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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16 years ago

Hands down, the richest and darkest black eyeshadow out there. I use it for all smokey looks, and also to set my eyeliner. It's def. worth the $$.

About reviewer (67 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown



3.0
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16 years ago

Great e/s with no fallout. very pigmented and can be used as shadow and eyeliner-wet for a fine line and dry for the smudged look. very versatile product! goes on not as dark as i would like but if...

About reviewer (531 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Tan, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I sometimes use this to line my eyes when I don't feel like using my Blacktrack. Good good liner, and awesome smokey eye effect too. This is a pretty good multi-tasker. For those who want the...

About reviewer (207 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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16 years ago

I like this eyeshadow for a lot of reasons. it's absolutely perfect for those of you looking for a basic smokey eye, & lasts a long time. However, do not, I repeat, DO NOT get water in this or it...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

this shadow works great as a crease shade and can be used with almost all eye shadow colors. can last a very long time because a little goes a long way. i haven't tried to many other brands of...

About reviewer (78 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

Great basic black! Can get a bit messy at times, but it has a nice outcome.

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

* Pic below * MAC Carbon is a rich, intense matte black that can be layered on for more intensity, or applied with a light hand for a gorgeous day look. The key to perfect smoky eyes is blending,...

About reviewer (182 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Other, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

NOW..you CANT be a "MAC GIRL" without trying carbon. Carbon is one of those colors you had to have tried!! I love carbon..a little definetly goes a long way. I love how you can build this color...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


3.0
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16 years ago

So I am probably the only person who doesn't enjoy this product all that much. I'd prefer using Black Black pigment than carbon for my lids. The only thing I really use carbon for is teaming it up...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

I have gone through sooo many of these pots! This is a absolute must have. I find myself using this matte black daily. It is so multi functional. Super blendable and amazing color payoff! LOVE IT

About reviewer (92 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

Not much else to say about this color that everyone has already said. This is a definite must-have for any eyeshadow wearer! It can be used for almost anything.

About reviewer (130 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I love this eyeshadow its a good crease color and you can also wear it as eyeliner.

About reviewer (32 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

I bought this after always wanting to have a very dark product to use in the crease of my eyes. For years I've been wearing a light frost cream eyeshadow with a red brown blush (simply because it...

About reviewer (202 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

Your standard matte, highly-pigmented black. Except way more than standard in the quality department. Very blendable, considering it's one of MAC's matte finishes, which I find, after the...

About reviewer (202 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

best black eyeshadow ever!! i havent found another one to come close to the quality of this product.

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

Carbon is an HG eyeshadow for me. I use it almost everyday. It is very versitile and can be used with any colors. I mostly use it as an outer v color and as a liner. This shadow has excellent...

About reviewer (339 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

A MUST HAVE! You can use this for anything- your waterlines, eyeshadow, smokey eye, eyeliner, even filling in eyebrows if you stroke light enough. This is a deep matte black that is easy to blend...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

this is a must have! great for smokey eyes of any color or to use as a liner or brow shadow. i love how its matte too :]

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

the best black shadow! a must have in your collection!

About reviewer (484 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

my HG black eyeshadow, so deep and pigmented- you only need a TINY bit for a smokey eye so it lasts forever. will re-buy.

About reviewer (23 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen