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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    3.0
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    iberian

    17 years ago

    A truly neutral black. Gorgeous as an eyeshadow for a smoky eye - and it doesn't crease at all. It can be built up to be really black, but as a wash it's a beautiful neutral charcoal....

    About reviewer (194 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    barbieismetal

    17 years ago

    I love this eyeshadow use it with beauty marked to make a cute smokey eye or use it as eyeliner it blends with pretty much anything and uc an make it as dark as you want

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Paulinecheyram

    17 years ago

    I wish i bought another black in another finish, but i think this one is okay too.

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    nattyngeorge

    17 years ago

    I use this with every look. I can use it as liner, by itself, or blended with any color. It lasts all day with a base and doesn't crease.

    About reviewer (366 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Baconfits

    17 years ago

    I love this product. This is the one that got me hooked on MAC. I use it as an eyeliner (instead of actual eyeliner) every time I wear eye shadow. It's very versatile. Works great with the...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Tan

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    camilasg

    17 years ago

    When you apply it, your eyes stay beautiful, but not for long, 2 hours the most. I didn't want to use a primer, cause I think the good eyeshadoys don't need it. I have 2 Artdeco eyeshadows, and...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Iammelody

    17 years ago

    I don't seem to have too many problems blending this one, and I get the perfect smokey look I want quickly. Definetly a staple. UPDATE: I have to take it down a notch to 3 lippies, since I found...

    About reviewer (184 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    vain_brat

    17 years ago

    went to the mac counter to get a quickie lesson on how to do the smokey eye look and the sales rep used this as a wash. i LOVE this matte jet black e/s. depending on how much you put and how much...

    About reviewer (150 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Naoto

    17 years ago

    CAUTION: WILL LOOK BACK ON DRY, UNPRIMED EYELIDS! But is a great, great product when used correctly :) Seriously is PITCH black :D Blending is a little difficult sometimes, but just make sure to...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairOther

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    newyorkknick

    18 years ago

    Highly pigmented eyeshadow, great for use as eyeliner. A cheaper alternative is nyx in black which is near the same thing. A little pricey though.

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    Cactus_Pear

    18 years ago

    The texture of Carbon feels rather dirty, like soot or charcoal. And it looks like soot when applied on my skin. It's not very flattering, hard to work with, and has a icky texture. For a while, I...

    About reviewer (135 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Posh_Patricia

    18 years ago

    Carbon is amazing. Very pigmented and blendable, it's super black. You can either recreate the true black somkey look with it or blend it into different shades of grey or just use it as a crease...

    About reviewer (234 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    trippy_tari74

    18 years ago

    I find that no matter what I do, it creases extremely bad. I even use MAC eyeshadow primer as a base, use different brushes, etc. I've tried multiple things and I still find that I have to check my...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    Rockette13

    18 years ago

    Carbon is amazing. I love, love, LOVE it!!! If you want a pigmented, blendable, matte black, then you need Carbon. It is so versatile. It can show up and deep, rich black, or be blended into...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Daigonalley

    18 years ago

    I bought Carbon with some hesitation at the beginning because I've never found a black e/s that was enough pigmented and long-lasting. But I followed the advice of Specktra's members and I must say...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    powljbabi

    18 years ago

    This e/s is very versatile. You can use it to darken anything. But, I find that it's the one e/s that I hardly ever use. There's a lot of e/s for the price you pay so it'll be sticking with you for...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    hapapower

    18 years ago

    Simply put, this is a nice matte black e/s which should be considered a staple in any gal's MU bag. It's not too terribly dark, so it can work for day as well as night. It's completely matte, so...

    About reviewer (508 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    dlkarp

    18 years ago

    Wow I just bought this from the mac counter today and love it love it love it-the sales person showed me how with a very fine brush, if u wet it-it can be used as an eyeliner.Seriusly its...

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    KWash

    18 years ago

    Carbon is a flat, matte, true black eyeshadow. This is one of the most versatile shadows that I own (and I own a LOT). I find myself reaching for this more than I expected when I first purchased...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    sana_j

    18 years ago

    I can't believe I didn't purchase this shadow earlier...it should be a staple in every girls kit. I thought that my dark grey/almost black shadows were cutting it, but they really were NOT...this...

    About reviewer (446 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Curly, Other

    EyesBrown

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