81%
would repurchase
4.4/5
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Talc, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, [ /- Silica, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Bismuth Oxychloride, Blue 1 Lake, Carmine, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Chromium Oxide Greens, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Manganese Violet, Red 40 Lake, Ultramarines, Yellow 5 Lake]

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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4 years ago

I have had this for a long time, and found it very useful. I usually use it on top of a base shadow and/or Twinks on top (all over lid) before using Embark as a liner and crease shade. I think many...

About reviewer (194 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown



4.0
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5 years ago

Ive been researching for something dark and reddish brown but not too red. My skin pulls red out in everything and it makes my eyes look irritated, i didnt like Sable or Haux for this reason. On...

About reviewer (717 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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6 years ago

A nice warm burgundy neutral that goes with mostly anything. I just wish embark was more pigmented. It is very versatile and good for as everyday look. I took one lippie off because I think the...

About reviewer (80 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

True, MAC does not have easy to blend eyeshadows in their classic matte formula. But I don't buy this for the formula. I buy it for the undertone and depth. It is the richest dark red brown that...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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8 years ago

This is an essential dark warm/purplish brown. The shade is very versatile. It works with just about any look. But I give this shadow a 4 because of texture issues. MAC mattes can be spotty...

About reviewer (682 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I really love Embark. It is very pigmented and I use it to create definition and also its great when used as an eyeliner. The staying power is also very exceptionally excellent! I would recommend...

About reviewer (357 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown


2.0
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8 years ago

I did a ton of research before I bought some eye shadows for my Z palette, yet somehow I wound up with Embark. I was looking for a very dark brown. Embark is described on the MAC website as an...

About reviewer (975 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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9 years ago

Beautiful brown colour that goes very well with my chocolate/caramel skin. Very pigmented and does last for a long time. Great as a transitional colour too.However I am not impressed with the...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I have had Embark for many years and have used it as an accent color on the outer corner of the eye and as an eyeliner on the upper lid. Now for the news flash ( well at least for me) this works so...

About reviewer (96 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I love this color. It is great for all eye colors, and it is amazing for green or blue eyes. It is a deep brown with reddish purple undertones. I actually use this as a liner and it is perfect. ...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Tan, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

LOVE LOVE LOVE! gorgeous dark brown with a purple undertone. This is one of mac's darkest browns I believe. Pigmented and lasts. Used this for my prom for a unique smokey eye with silver ring and...

About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I really like this colour and formula. Its a new purchase and i use it last on the outer corner of my eye and lower lash line, first i apply painterly paint pot and then apply soft brown in the...

About reviewer (66 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

Love this dark and deep brown! Very sexy and very deep. Although I always considered it to have a somewhat reddish undertone as another review pointed out, it's really a cooler or purple undertone...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


3.0
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11 years ago

'Embark' is a deep almost burgundy brown with a Matte finish. I love to use this in the crease, outer v or on my bottom lash line to deepen up a look. It's a perfect dark matte brown for...

About reviewer (161 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I used embark for the first time today, and I must say that I have finally found my HG brown shadow! As someone with NW 50 skin, I have had a hard time finding browns that work well on my skin....

About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

I received this eyeshadow in a swap and am surprised at what a beautiful difference it makes when I blend it in and slightly above the crease. This shade opens my eyes right up and they appear...

About reviewer (109 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

This is a gorgeous matte purple/dark brown/burgundy shade that looks amazing paired with gold and bronzy eyeshadows. my favorite combination is "soba" on lid, "cork" in crease and "embark" in my...

About reviewer (732 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

I bought this color because I read a make-up artist's suggestion in In Style that this was the perfect color for green eyes. It is a dark brown with a purple-ish tint to it. I think this color...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen


4.0
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11 years ago

Love this eyeshadow. Recently got a refill on a blogsale, and while it's rather hard to blend, like most matte eyeshadows, the color is a dream! I love to use a very thin layer all over my lid and...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

Embark is a really nice deep brown color with slight red undertones. I love it for outer V, its really good quality with high color payoff. Works great with NC30 skintone and lovely paired with...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBlue