What's YOUR fave matte black & white shadow?

[maddjuicey]

Ok, so I almost feel like matte black and white e/s are ESSENTIAL in the make up kit. OR... at least matte black and a perfect satin or matte highlighter.

I just recently bought Carbon and Gesso from MAC... both disappointing. Both were washed out. I expected this from Gesso but not Carbon!

I'm looking for an INTENSELY pigmented black and highlight. Any suggestions guys?

 

[jaclynashley]

I have heard that the black in a NARS duo puts carbon to "shame" I think it's called Pandora or something but the white is shimmery.

 

[kariii]

I couldn't live without carbon or gesso, so can't help you out there.

 

[Patricia]

i loooove carbon so can't help sorry! it looks really black on me...

 

[minni4bebe]

I can understand how sometimes it seems to sheer out but when patted on its a true black on me!

 

[Shimmer]

the stila purrfectly kitten palette has a great black, but I can't remember if it's matte or not.

 

[autumnschild]

you can use blackground paintpot as a base to make it darker..

 

[blindpassion]

carbon and gesso from MAC
even though Im sure MUFE makes better ones
but I dont own those.

 

[gigiopolis]

Mm, from general consensus I hear that Carbon is pretty much the blackest black available. Maybe it's your technique? Carbon is quite easily blendable so if you're sweeping it on it could be sheered out - part of why Carbon is so awesome, you can adjust its intensity and suit a number of different looks. Try a good primer (even a black primer) + a flat, stiffer brush to "pat" on the shadow as opposed to a fluffy sweep of Carbon.

 

[myystiqueen]

mmm... i was about to say 'carbon and gesso' after reading the title... but since you have tried them, then i can't be much of a help... sorry... >.<

 

[MissResha]

i still haven't found a good white one that doesn't look veil'ish on my brown skin

but as for black, i am a lot luckier lol. MAC's black pigment, the matte one (dunno if its now a pro color or not) is really serious on me, and Kat Von D's matte black in Lucifer is pretty serious as well.

as someone suggested earlier, using a paintpot can help. i just haven't done this yet myself, so good luck

i feel your pain lol

 

[ohnna-lee]

MUD, Make Up Designory the school I went to had pallettes made for their students and are intensely pigmented.

The white if I remember correctly is slightly irridescent but I went many years ago and I have seen them add more colors recently.

 

[Kimmer]

N/A

 

[Macnarsandlove]

Pandora duo by NARS. shimmery white and rich matte black. The best one around.

 

[dominichulinda]

the only black eyeshadow I own is by mufe #4 (matte black)..pretty good.

 

[aziajs]

I love Carbon and Gesso too so I can't help either.

 

[VDUB*BELLA]

Another one for Carbon. I'm surprised you're not feeling it.

I also have NYX Black 01. Its very very similar to Carbon but for $3 doesnt hurt to try. Its very matte and creamy (for a powder eyeshadow sounds weird I know but its a beautiful texture)

 

[Dreamergirl3]

MUFE's black and white shadows are supposed to be really good but I've never tried them :/

 

[GlamQueen21]

I love Carbon. It's easy to blend and I don't have a problem with it. Wish I could help sorry.

 

[saj20052006]

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Originally Posted by gigiopolis Mm, from general consensus I hear that Carbon is pretty much the blackest black available. Maybe it's your technique? Carbon is quite easily blendable so if you're sweeping it on it could be sheered out - part of why Carbon is so awesome, you can adjust its intensity and suit a number of different looks. Try a good primer (even a black primer) + a flat, stiffer brush to "pat" on the shadow as opposed to a fluffy sweep of Carbon.

I agree with the above technique for Carbon. I am NC50 or NW45 and it's the blackes black I've ever been able to find. I prefer MAC Pro Pure White Pigment for a matte white. I did not like Gesso, it wasn't white white on me.