The modern day eye pencils are typically made from an assortment of waxes, powders and pigments which may be chemical or plant based and their only purpose is to line the eyes. Kohl or kaajal , on the other hand, is essentially made from soot lamp black that is mixed with other natural ingredients and its main purpose is to soothe and cleanse the eyes, protect against infections and safeguard against the harsh glare of the sun.
So does that mean that kaajal is a better bet? Not always, I would say. An eye pencil, with its easy-to-apply tip and high manoeuvrability would definitely work much better. I love both — using the myriadly-hued eye pencils when I am short of time and need to dress up my eyes in a hurry or am going for a complicated look; switching to the enchanting pots of kohl when I am in the mood to look and feel more exotic, am going to be out in the sun for long hours or have had a string of long nights and need something to cool and refresh my eyes.
And yes, when I want to keep evil people at bay! It sounds complicated, but is actually not so tough once you get the hang of it:. Rasanjan is an extract from the stem and root of the daru-hald plant, Berberis aristata in Latin, commonly called barberry. Keep stirring this solution for a few days until it is thoroughly mixed, the strain it. At that point it can be used all by itself to clear up infection, a few drops a day in the eyes.
But if you wish to make kaajal , then mix this solution with 2 teaspoons of freshly ground turmeric powder, 2 ground almonds, and 2 nimbu or lime leaves which have been dried and powdered.
Prepare a thick flat roll of cotton wool, like a wick, and soak it in the mixture. Let the wick dry and then twist it tightly. Place it in a little flameproof cup, preferably silver, filled with mustard oil or clarified butter.
Invert a second little silver or earthenware cup over the wick. Balance it on something so that it rests about an inch from the flame which will now burn as you light the wick in the first cup.
You will have to remove the upper cup two or three times and scrape the accumulated soot into a container — we always used pretty little silver boxes. That said, they are still smudgeable, if needed. Doing that makes your eyes look smaller, says Gjieli.
Gjieli prefers waterproof formulas. For more control, she recommends buying a felt-tip liner rather than one that comes with a brush. And know that liquid liner takes practice. One trick: use a traditional pencil along with a liquid eyeliner. Draw a line with the pencil, and then trace over it with the liquid liner.
One must: If you go for a dip pot, buying a slanted brush—even an eyebrow brush would work—will make your life easier, says Gjieli. For beginners, she recommends drawing dots or short dashes on your upper lash line, then using the slanted brush to blend the color into a line. Smudge it out if you want a smoky look. We tell you every tiny difference between its application, texture, longevity and a lot more.
Now a days we are making quite a lot of use of kohl and kajal to make our eyes pop. While mascara can be given credit, kohl or kajal does most of the job of beautifying our eyes. So when it comes to the difference between the two, in terms of texture, kohl is made using powders, waxes, and pigments in terms of texture. This gives kohl a smooth texture. Kohl is less messy as compared to kajal. Thus, looking for smoky eye makeup essentials, kohl should definitely be in your bag.
On the other hand, kajal is made by combining natural ingredients and sooth. It is generally organic in nature and hence is soothing to your eyes.
Kajal has an extraordinarily soft and silky texture. You can use them in multiple ways that include darkening waterline, eyelids, or even making your lashes look thicker. Kajal is quite easy to blend and thus get a defined look.
People in ancient times started applying kajal to protect their eyes from infections and sun rays. But those kajal were home made and also provided darkening around the eyelids for better protection against the sun. However, the kajal available in the market still can be effective if you are using an organic brand.
It might not be smudge proof or water proof, but it will definitely not end up harming your eyes. On the other hand, you can use a kohl pencil when you want to create a smoky eye. Kohl pencils can even be used to define eye lashes and to make them look thicker. Simply line your upper and bottom waterline, and you are good to go. There are some relatively fantastic brands available in the market that offer kohl and kajal pencils in different colours as well these days.
Since kohl has a smooth texture and is easy to glide, it can definitely be used as a kajal on regular days. However, using kohl for smoky eye make up will definitely make your eye makeup stand out.
Always make sure to smudge it right to avoid that polar bear look. Both of these have a lot of similarities and tiny differences.
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