Black Tied or Carbon? which one should I get 4 a smokey eye ?

[nettiepoo]

I recently got shroom, all that glitters, satin tuape and twinks. The MA @ the mac store also tried black tied on me and I liked It, but i didnt get it that day, I also seen another Kool black shadow called carbon. Not sure which one I should purchase 2 go with my new stash, whataya think?

things arent always as they seem.....Or r they?

 

[brokenxbeauty]

I have Carbon and hardly use it... I don't like it that much. So I would try Black Tied. But I know a lot of people like Carbon as well...

 

[Rosalie1915]

Well carbon is a Matte black with no shimmer, while black tied is a velvet or a black with silver sparkle! I think everyone should own carbon because it is a staple but, you can find a lot of Matte black eyeshadows. so if you have a matte black all ready get Black tied

 

[nettiepoo]

Thanks u guys for all the info

 

[LoveStoned]

i agree with rosalie. i have both, and it's hard to compare them due to the difference in finish. i actually love the smokey look i get when i combine them

if you have a matte black eyeshadow, definitely go with black tide, however, if matte is what you're looking for, buy carbon. i don't think that i've been of much help to you, but what can i say, i tried

 

[GlamQueen21]

I love Carbon e/s! It was my first matte black eyeshadow ever and the only time I use it is when I do smokey eye looks with greys/purples. I don't own Black Tied but I may have to try it.

 

[nullified]

Carbon for sure. Ive had Black Tied for YEARS and havent used it much, whereas I have gone through a Carbon or 2

 

[gildedangel]

I just depends on what finish of a smokey eye you are looking for, sparkly or matte. I personally go matte because you can always add sparkle, whereas there is no taking the sparkle out of black tied.

 

[Brittany88]

I've been debating this same question for a week or so. I just bought Carbon online and I can't wait until it gets here. I always prefer a matte smoky eye, but I may buy Black Tied as well just to have a sparkly one in case I ever get the itch to use it.

 

[January]

I find that Black Tied is easier to work with, but I can see advantages for both (but in my opinion, you don't really need both). When I used Black Tied over my black track fluid line or any black liner, I can't even see the silver sparkles.

 

[Susanne]

*moving to MAC Chat*

 

[darae]

i think it depends on how good you are at blending.

im a noob and i have a really hard time blending out carbon since it's a matte. it's pretty difficult to work with but practice makes perfect right?

 

[LMD84]

the first black shadow i got was black tied. and now i own carbon too but still prefer black tied. i find it's easier to work with. and also not as black as carbon which means i can build the colour up rather than having it too dark to begin with. oh and i love the sparkle!

 

[LovelyLauraB]

I personally find Black Tied a little less harsh than Carbon, it's also got a bit of sparkle, but not too much! I love all of those colours you got, great choices

 

[Nicala]

Carbon! Since it's a matte, you can just add glitter to it to make it sparklier.

 

[feeorin]

definatly carbon, if I want it to sparkle, I just add a little glitter, but I love the matte finish

 

[she]

black tied all the way. it's easy to work with and adds what i think is a true smokey finish with the sparkles- goes great over a number of bases. also great as a liner.

 

[peachesxsan]

I have both and I reach more carbon a lot more. it has a silky texture and its a good smoky eye staple. black tied actually disappointed me at first because the sparkles didn't show up like I thought it would. I can appreciate it for what it is now but maybe I never got over my initial disappointment

 

[MizzMelroseMood]

Black Tied is my fav. Carbon is matte and can be kinda chalky, it's great applied wet as liner though.

 

[Foxxydiva]

Chose Carbon because I could barely see the silver shimmer in Black Tied.