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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    ladehc

    14 years ago

    Carbon is a good basic to have in your kit, however it isn't the truest black and not all that pigmented. Good for deepening the outer corners of your eyes, or maybe creating a base for a really...

    About reviewer (104 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    joshnuresh

    14 years ago

    Let me say this is definitely not the blackest black matte shade out there. Its dark, but not dark enough for me. You can find way darker matte black shades out there. The black that comes in WnW...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Dark, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    oonaghst

    14 years ago

    I love this as a top lash liner as it really helps give the illusion of lush lashes (as mine are a lot shorter and sparser than they once were). It really makes a difference and is very easy to use...

    About reviewer (104 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    emilieeids

    14 years ago

    This is a MUST HAVE product i you are going to do a smokey eye. Pitch-black, blends well and STAYS ON all night long.

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    trae

    14 years ago

    you will NOT find a black eyeshadow that is blacker. this stuff is great - goes on black as black, then blends to a dark smoky gray - if i'm on the road, i can get away with just bringing this one....

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    nearlylovers

    14 years ago

    PROS - Great for setting eyeliner - A simple matte black eyeshadow - Like other MAC e/s, packaging is simple - Long lasting - Easy to blend - Perfect for a smokey eye - A little goes a long...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Medium, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    adamsboo

    14 years ago

    Great matte color. I use this to blend into my crease when wearing gold --- makes for a lovely dramatic look.

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    marwaf

    14 years ago

    Highly pigmented & smooth matte black. However, Wayne Goss praised inglot's black e/s as being darker & more pigmented. I used to have an inglot counter near me, however they've relocated to...

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    leverniz

    14 years ago

    love this eyeshadow, doesnt fall out, pure matte black without any glitter in it which i really love. eventhough its not really pigmented as the NYX blackshadow, but i still prefer carbon because...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    poivre27

    14 years ago

    I purchased this because I've been told that this is a good basic black to have. I've used it for different eye effects. The bottom line is that this is a very mediocre product. It's fine for...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    reenerneener

    14 years ago

    i love carbon! while it's not the blackest-black shadow i've used, it certainly works well for me. i do prefer the black from MUFE (i can't recall the number because it's in my MUFE palette & those...

    About reviewer (282 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    misskho

    14 years ago

    there is nothing special about this, not pigmented, hard to blend, there are better ones out there. id give it a 0 if i could

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Mandibulo

    14 years ago

    I expected so much more from this color. I imagined it pure black, jet black, pitch black. Black as black. Well it's not. When applied lightly on the naked lid it's a faint grey shade at best, with...

    About reviewer (184 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    guyinds

    14 years ago

    I rated this product a 5 overall because of its versatility as a shadow or liner. As a shadow it is easy to build for the depth of color u want. I works well blending with other colors if u use a...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Tan, Cool

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Penningtonfan676

    14 years ago

    I wanted to use this as part of a smokey eye, but for me it's just not working at all. It makes my eyes look lost. Just not happy with this at all.

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Beladahmer

    14 years ago

    this used to be my favorite black eyeshadow until the formula was changed. now its not as pigmented as it used to be. it skips, its sheer and almost grey... i expect alot more from MAC. ill be...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    kimchichick

    14 years ago

    It's not the creamiest black, but it's easy to work with over other eyeshadows to deepen the crease or used as a liner. I actually like that it's not too intense - dark colours that are highly...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    verot909

    14 years ago

    i bought this eyeshadow because i read so many good reviews but the truth is i wasnt really impressed. i feel like its not dark enough and its hard to blend. i actually prefer using kat von ds...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    JoSummers

    14 years ago

    Excellent pigment-rich black eyeshadow. A staple.

    About reviewer (108 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    theresadactyl

    14 years ago

    Great matte black.. Easily buildable and blendable. Totally necessary to own, ladies.

    About reviewer (244 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

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