Velvet - Black Tied

MAC Cosmetics

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4.2

245 reviews
81%
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    3.0
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    glam21

    14 years ago

    I find this product getting tons of mixed reviews. This product is great for different purposes. It's a really fun sparkly black and it sometimes even comes off as grey. A downside to that is if...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    LustreBonBon

    15 years ago

    As far as black eye shadow goes I tend to stay away from it. But this has a it of sparkle to it so it's not as harsh as say Carbon. It blends well and does a smokey eye that is out of this world...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    MissViiolet

    15 years ago

    Although the colour payoff is not so great I love this shadow. It may come off dark grey or pale black but it is very buildable and I can get a very dark smokey eye with it. I would but this again.

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    erinoxnam

    15 years ago

    Not a must have - would not repurchase. Comes off as a gray with shimmer, not black.

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Relaxed, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Veneziano

    15 years ago

    I love this as an everyday black eyeshadow. The sparkles are subtle and the black isn't too dark or overpowering to wear in the crease, outer corner, or as a liner. It's great for toning down a...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    glamgal33

    15 years ago

    This is a great smokey black with shimmer. This creates the classic black smokey eye. Has a great silver-grey shimmer. This is perfect with a light eyeshadow under your browbone while wearing...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    MSEMR2010

    15 years ago

    This color is really pretty in the pan, but the glitter is barely noticeable, and it doesn't come off as a true black once applied. It's more of a gray/navy/black (if that makes sense). It's not a...

    About reviewer (108 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    alyssa18o6

    15 years ago

    This was my first MAC eyeshadow, I bought it for eyeliner purpose only actually. I loved the glitter cause it made it seem less harsh and more fun. It's now my HG black shadow. I definitely prefer...

    About reviewer (183 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    marshmello

    15 years ago

    I didn't care for this and ended up giving it away. The black shade with silver sparkles was gorgeous in the pot, but once it was on, it looked quite plain. Poor color payoff and the sparkles...

    About reviewer (726 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    hodgam8

    15 years ago

    This is the perfect black eyeshadow. And if you're torn between Carbon and Black Tied I'd go with Black Tied every time. Black Tied seems to be more of a truer black, and if the sparkles are what...

    About reviewer (153 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    rivera25

    15 years ago

    I was debating between getting this and carbon-i didn't want 2 black eyeshadows from MAC, as i have loads of black shadows from other brands (i later went on to get carbon). I really like this...

    About reviewer (114 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Kinky, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    MissJacqui85

    15 years ago

    Gorgeous, great pigment, you don't need to go over and over to build up. Doesn't break and travel whilst lining if you are gentle. LOVE the shimmer, it's just right. Staying power is good. Some...

    About reviewer (90 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    swtxos

    15 years ago

    I’ve warred with myself for nearly a month just trying to decide which black I should purchase, Carbon or Black Tied. I don’t want two black e/s because I don’t wear black all that often, I’m more...

    About reviewer (199 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    georginaflower

    15 years ago

    lovely colour and sparkle is perfect, you need quite a few coats for a strong colour though unlike some of my other mac eyeshadows.

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    funkameleon

    15 years ago

    I like the color, but I find it messy to apply. It seems "crumbly" to me. Also, like some previous reviews, it can look muddy. It has worked great on me though when used wet as a liner.

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    Dreamcrusher86

    15 years ago

    Another velvet eyeshadow from MAC that I hate.It's rea;;y not black at all,more like a muddy,muted,dirty grey.Yuck.The shadow is very hard to blend and once it is blended it looses any sparkle it...

    About reviewer (182 reviews)

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    SkinOther, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    MakeupPittsburgh412

    15 years ago

    One of my favorite MAC colors. I love the pigmentation as well as the glitter. I used to use carbon for all of my black smokey looks, but I discovered Black Tied is much easier to work with and has...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    ianastar

    15 years ago

    This doesn't give you the color payoff like carbon will. It is more sheer, and more about the glitter. If you want to get the shadow to look like it does in the pot on your lid, use blackground...

    About reviewer (659 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    crazzybeautiful

    15 years ago

    This was one of my first MAC shadows I purchased when I got serious with makeup. I wouldnt repurch because of the glitter in it. I dont like all the fall out. The glitter is med size so its not too...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    KatrinaJennifer

    15 years ago

    I got this in a palette my mom has had forever. I really love how it is not too pigmented because I didn't want it too black. I love the glitter/shimmer in it! It is so gorgeous. I don't use it a...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

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