KAJAL: WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT IS APPLIED - BEAUTY

What it is and how to apply intense black kajal to outline the eyes

Applying kajal might seem really difficult at first glance, but with a little practice and following our advice, you will be able to make the most of this cosmetic product. Specifically, you will discover how useful it can be to highlight the eyes, applying it both in the Internal and external rhyme, on the mobile and fixed eyelids. No type of make-up can be considered complete without a good coat of mascara on the lashes: watch the video!

Kajal and kohl: what are they and what's the difference?

Khol and kajal, are two synonymous terms and refer to the materials with which the product used to darken the eyes was made. The difference between the two is easy to say: while the first is a powder product, the second, the kajal we will talk about in this article, is in cream.
In the past, in fact, kohl was created by grinding minerals such as galena and the malacite, which among other things conferred brilliance and shine to the cosmetic. The application consisted in wetting a wooden stick in this very dark powder, and then sliding it over and inside the eyelids. This type of use still resists today, and is offered by free powder kajal enclosed in glass bottles, alongside which cream kajal are increasingly popular.
More intense than the classic eye pencil, the kajal has a long history behind it, in fact for decades and millennia it has been widely used in the East and in some areas of Africa, both for aesthetic and curative reasons. On the one hand the thick line of the kajal, applied to the inside and outside of the eye, was used to protect the eyes from the sun's rays and desert sand. On the other hand, the purpose of its use was linked to a moment of beauty and self-care.
In the West, kajal has become more popular in the form of a pencil with a creamy lead that is easy to blend to recreate a beautiful smoky eye effect. For this reason, it is the only pencil really recommended for the inner edge of the eyelids: it does not bother while it is applied and does not make the eyes water, thanks to the ophthalmological tests that all cosmetic companies must carry out by law.

How to highlight the look with the kajal

The kohl and kajal pencils are superior to any classic black pencil, they also manage to give an unprecedented intensity to the look. One of their strengths is the fact that they are extremely soft, but the downside is that they tend to drool, especially in summer with the heat, or if we have a particularly wet eye, or if the eyelid is oily.
The kajal is on the market in different shades of black, in this way it will be easy to choose the shade that best suits the make-up we want to achieve, the effect we want to achieve or simply our eye color.
Those with dark complexion, eyes and hair, using black kajal will highlight your Mediterranean character. Conversely, people with lighter hair, skin and eyes, with black or gray strokes will stand out.
The kajal also exists in a brown version, useful in case the black is too intense. In general, the cosmetic industry currently produces many shades of kajal, you just have to choose your favorite and start experimenting.

Kajal: all kinds of applications

Kajal inside the eye

Gently pull the lower eyelid down until the inner rim of the eye is visible.
You need to locate the lower edge of the eye, which is the point that is exactly above the lower lash line.
If you have difficulty, try tilting your head slightly as you lower your eyelid.
Draw a line with the kajal from the inner corner to the outer corner of the eye.
The thickness of the kajal tip will affect the thickness of the line. If you want to get a fine line, sharpen the tip of your pencil before starting.
Slide the pencil into the inner rim of the eye only once and in a single movement to get a good result.
Do not exert too much force, the kajal has a soft tip and could end up in the eyes.
If you have sensitive eyes, spread the kajal under the lower lashes so that it does not come into contact with the ocular mucosa.

Kajal under the eye

Start from the inner corner of the eye and with very small strokes near the lash line, which will be closer and closer until they become a line at the end of the eye.
Blend with a brush to even out the stroke and make everything more homogeneous.
The soft texture kajal will be of great help to create a natural but firm effect at the same time.

Apply kajal to change the shape of the eye

The black border with the kajal can help to modify the shape of the eye, allowing to change the angle and lengthen the gaze.
The final effect must never deviate too much from the original shape of the eye, otherwise the result will be totally unsightly, just a few millimeters are enough for a decisive change.
Draw two imaginary lines that end in a small triangle at the outer corner of the eye.
When the vertex of the triangle is aligned with the inner and outer corners of the eye, the effect will be that of a natural lengthening. If the vertex of the triangle is higher or lower, the eyes will tend upwards or downwards.

Kajal to look longer
Kohl and kajal can also be used to lengthen the eye using the upper and lower edges, obtaining a natural and at the same time corrective effect. As we said in the previous paragraph, it will be easy to correct in this way an eye that tends towards the "up or down, but at the same time, focusing on the outer corner and stretching the black stroke towards the temple as if it were an eyeliner, you can lengthen the shape of the eye." This is great for correcting eyes that are too round or too close together

Most common mistakes in the use of kajal

Overdo the quantities
One of the mistakes that people tend to make the most when using kohl or kajal is to overdo the quantities. This is never positive, because applying a lot of product in the first place will be difficult to manage and then the final effect could be a real mask! Always try to use the right amount and proceed by applying a little product at a time and adding as necessary.

Stretch too far outwards
Stretching the black eyeliner line too far outwards is also a mistake to avoid. Unless you want to recreate a make-up for some special occasion, consider that the line must never go beyond the eyebrow, otherwise the corrective effect for very close eyes would be nullified.

Apply the product in the lower rhyme
It will be a good idea to avoid the lower rim if the eye tears or you have particularly evident dark circles. In the first case because the kajal being very soft would tend to drool in a short time. In the second case, however, if you have dark circles marked the black of the kajal would accentuate them.

Spread the kajal on the upper eyelid
The same thing just said for the lower eyelid can also be valid for the upper eyelid, especially if we know it is very oily. Also in this case the rule applies that applying the soft kajal, after a while it would tend to smudge. In this case, however, you can apply an eye primer all over the eyelid to counteract the oiliness and create a film that prevents the kajal from dribbling. Also, after creating the black line you can blend it with a black powder eyeshadow that will set the cream product.