I've come to notice that there are different variations of the basic black eyeshadow.
Eyeshadows: Nehru, Carbon, Typographic, Black Tied
Depending on the look you are going for, the depth of black is important.It is also important to use a base under darker shadows so that they appear more true to color. A good base for black shadows is a black cream or gel eyeliner or a Mac Paint Pot.
There are also more blue based blacks (Typographic) and more grey based blacks (Black Tied); the same is true for other colors such as grey or silver.
When going for a more natural look, you may want to consider using a less intense black and when going for a more dramatic look you may want to consider using a more intense black, such as Carbon.
