Velvet - Black Tied

Name: MAC Cosmetics Velvet - Black Tied
Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Rating: 4.2 (245 reviews)

MAC Cosmetics

4.2

245 reviews

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4.0

from

LaciP504

16 years ago

I just recently purchased this shade and am very pleased with it. I have about 15 other mac shadows and really like the brand. I wanted to add some more dramatic e/s to my collection, specifically...

About reviewer (174 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

4.0

from

1prettygirl

16 years ago

It's really black! If you are a fan of smokey eyes, then this is definitely your shadow. Not recommended for day use though, as it is very intense. The only problem I have with this shadow is that...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown

2.0

from

Daniela1977

16 years ago

Big dissapointment with this e/s This stuff slowly sprinkles itself onto my cheeks. I have to keep checking in the mirror to make sure I don't have black freckles.Is extremely messy to apply. And...

About reviewer (334 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

hotAsFiya

16 years ago

I never thought this would be another one of my HG e/s because I'm a neutral type of gal. I have worn Naked Lunch with a soft brown e/s for about 4-5 years and it wasn't until I got heavily into...

About reviewer (213 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Dark, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Sylvia225

16 years ago

This is a pretty black color with a minimal amount of sparkle. I usually apply it in the outer v of my eyes..just gives each color some depth and drama. I can see wearing it in the crease for a...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel

5.0

from

ccoquia

16 years ago

Haven't mastered this as an eye shadow yet (b/c the pigment is so dark) but I LOVE using this as a liner w/ an angled brush. It stays on a long time and just has a bit of sparkle. So pretty!!

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Viviana25

16 years ago

I love black eyeshadows, and this is the best one! Better than carbon. Just precious.

About reviewer (98 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0

from

minijen

16 years ago

very fun. enough sparkle for people to notice, but never too much. it doesnt produce sparkle fallout on me... also its easier to blend than carbon...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

2.0

from

Sunkissdluster

16 years ago

Way too much glitter. I would never use this on myself or a client unless it was for a very intricate print ad or something.

About reviewer (61 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

5.0

from

Sweet_Capri

17 years ago

I never thought this would be another one of my HG e/s because I'm a neutral type of gal. I have worn Naked Lunch with a soft brown e/s for about 4-5 years and it wasn't until I got heavily into...

About reviewer (174 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Dark

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Kirabunny

17 years ago

I love black tied. I love everything about it. It works great for a smoky eye, or (when applied wet) for a nice black eyeliner <3 It's got just enough glitz to be pretty, but not over the top <3

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0

from

Sage6o4

17 years ago

I love the black and the subtle sexy shimmer. Amazing for a sexy, evening smokey eye. Very pigmented and the shimmer isn't disco-y or OTT. This shadow is the definition of sexy.

About reviewer (349 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown

2.0

from

Snowing

17 years ago

I have used this as a liner but there is way too much sparkle for my liking. I probably won't hang onto it.

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0

from

kayeeh

17 years ago

I didn't buy this eyeshadow because I chose Beauty marked over it, but I think I'll buy it as it looks better doing the smokey eye look than the carbon (too much packing on) and the beauty marked...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

4.0

from

Qubegirl

17 years ago

I absolutely love Black Tied in the pot. There is no denying that it is gorgeous. On my eyes, I like it but I don't love it. I am willing to work with it though, and see if I can get the effect...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown

4.0

from

chelleeebelly

17 years ago

love black tied! i reach for it consistently during colder weather or nights out. its great in the creases with about every other color or blended for a smoky eye. i use it as a liner too and no...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown

3.0

from

BuffyDaLipGlossEater

17 years ago

Black Tied is not a bad color, but it tends to be a bit on the sheer side for a black, but it's a nice black regardless. It does take a bit to make the color show up, and it does require to pack...

About reviewer (184 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

4.0

from

jdianne86

17 years ago

I was really expecting this product to be great like my other MAC eyeshadow "Tilt". I am not rich like some people and own every MAC eyeshadow/product. I'm just not that fortunate! However, I...

About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel

5.0

from

taylorana

17 years ago

I wear this as liner. I don't use pencil liner on top of my eyes. It's my HG of black shadow. I love this shadow, I can't say enough good things about it. I will buy it over and over and over.

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

5.0

from

l3utterflybean

17 years ago

I love that this black contains glitter, but it doesn't make me look like I'm about to go to a disco. It the perfect amount of sparkle! Such a great black for night.

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBrown