Friday, 16 August 2013

Battle of the Black shadows

Hi Beauts.

One shade of matte eyeshadow that I find hard that has got great pigmentation and easy to blend is black. Shimmery blacks are easy to find in most brands, but never a matte shadow. 
I now have three in my collection and wanted to test them all out to see if expensive really does mean better quality.


Lets start with MAC Carbon £12.50 - I got this in a CCO in York, it's from the venomice villains collection. I was really excited when I got it as almost everyone raves about the pigmentation, and say that it's super blendable. This has no pigmentation at all and isn't blendable at all. Not worth the hype or price in my opinion.


Next is Urban Decay Blackout £14.00 - This shade is from my Smoked palette and is like all other UD shadows - smooth, pigmented, creamy and easy to blend out. I absolutely love this eyeshadow and I'd highly recommend it.


Last but not least is a highstreet shadow and is MUA Shade 20 £1.00 - This is hands down AMAZING!  It costs £1.00 and had the quality of what you'd expect from a high end eyeshadow. One swipeof this and you have pure black, no patchiness and full of pigmentation. Again easy to blend, and if for some unknown reason all of my black eyeshadows went missing, this is the one I'd rush out to buy



Have you tried any other matte black shadows?

My second blog :)

Stacey x
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20 comments:

  1. S16 August 2013 at 07:07

    thats crazy, I cant believe the difference between Mac and a £1 MUA shadow! I always heard Carbon was an amazing shade, looks like I'll be giving that one a miss when I create my Mac eyeshadow palette xx

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    1. Unknown16 August 2013 at 14:43

      I was so shocked when I bought it and tried to use it. I've heard so many people rave about it too. Definitely stick to MUA from now on lol

      Stacey x

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  2. Unknown16 August 2013 at 19:55

    I think I have the UD shade in one of my Naked palettes so I'll be sticking with that! The MUA shade looks fab too xx
    www.LaurasHaven.com

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    1. Unknown18 August 2013 at 18:58

      It's so comparable to UD, I love it :)

      Stacey x

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  3. Reb Mintoff18 August 2013 at 12:32

    I've got 3 MAC eyeshadows and neither of them are that pigmented or blendable. Definitely not worth the price in my opinion. Their lipsticks on the other hand.. worth it!

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    1. Unknown18 August 2013 at 19:01

      I find their matte shades are pretty hard to work with sometimes, not all but some. Definitely agree on the lipstick front :)

      Stacey x

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  4. Inmate 418 August 2013 at 13:08

    I love MUA for this eyeshadow alone, it's been my standby for ages. The only things I could find more pigmented were loose mineral black shadows - I have one from Lily Lolo and another from e.l.f. - but for a pressed eyeshadow the MUA is absolutely glorious.

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    1. Unknown18 August 2013 at 19:03

      It's definitely one of my all time favourite shadows :)

      Stacey x

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  5. Anonymous18 August 2013 at 13:13

    Im so in love with Mua eyeshades, These are amazing no doubt. Im your new follower, Follow me back if you like!
    www.beautifullflavya.blogspot.com

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    1. Unknown18 August 2013 at 19:04

      They're amazing aren't they? Love their pigmentation! Ah thank you lovely, shall check your blog out now :)

      Stacey x

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  6. Sarah18 August 2013 at 13:14

    I am not really a fan of MAC shadows either, I'd definitely choose MUA over MAC :) love the Undressed palette.

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    1. Unknown18 August 2013 at 19:04

      It's crazy that there are eyeshadows out there for a fraction of the price! I love that palette too, it's my go to palette lol

      Stacey x

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  7. wiida18 August 2013 at 17:27

    oh, this is crazy! MUA eyeshadow is more pigmented than MAC and the price diff is a great gap. now im starting to collect MUA single eyeshadow starting with shade number 12. Have you tried it out? I heard it is almost the same /great dupe for MAC club.

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    1. Unknown18 August 2013 at 19:07

      Amazing isn't it? I have indeed, and it's an excellent dupe! :)

      Stacey x

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  8. Anna Cubana18 August 2013 at 17:36

    Thanks for this! Love the review! I'd like to get the MUA shadow now! Didn't expect such lack of pigmentation from the Mac Carbon shade though.

    Artistically Curious - http://artisticallycurious.blogspot.com

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    1. Unknown18 August 2013 at 19:08

      Ah you're very welcome, thanks for reading :) I couldn't believe there was so little pigmentation from it. So many people rave about it!

      Stacey x

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  9. Alex18 August 2013 at 19:26

    I love MUA! Definitely worth the hype in my opinion- you should try their eyeliner, I've heard a lot of great reviews on it! Also would you please check out my blog? :)

    http://alexandrabeauty12.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Unknown18 August 2013 at 19:44

      Their extreme felt liner is my everyday (and favourite) liner :) I love it! Yup, sure will lovely!

      Stacey x

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  10. Toothfairy18 August 2013 at 21:12

    Τhat's insane!! I love MUA products, their eyeshadows are greatly pigmented :)
    I'm your new follower, I'd be more than happy if you checked out my blog as well :)
    xx

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    1. Unknown19 August 2013 at 06:13

      I know right? Just proves that the more expensive products are't always the best. I sure will lovely :) And thank you!

      Stacey x

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