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Kajal eyes are loved and coveted by all — both by the wearer and the beholder. Those kohled eyes have had beautiful poems written about them, after all. There are words dedicated to the mysterious kohled eye, sharp eyes that see the world from that hooded view of the kajal, and rightly so. They deserve all the praise and the words. With time, makeup has seen a lot of change, but kajal remains one product that is still a staple and one of the eye beauty products that has undergone several layers of evolution in testing and texture to become the long lasting kajal for eyes that it is today.
But, once we had dark kajal eyes that were creamy, smudgeproof and long lasting in nature, the concern that arose was of whether or not it was manufactured ethically. Or wait, was that the best dark kajal for eyes created using harmful and toxic chemicals? That became a concern, with parabens, minerals, sulphates, etc causing long lasting issues. Thus arose the need for ethical and clean beauty and makeup, one that was vegan and cruelty free for a truly guilt free experience and also did not contain harmful ingredients, albeit not at the cost of pigmentation and longevity. After all, if you had to go back to supernatural kajals that would smudge in an hour, why would you spend money for it?
Clean beauty emerged as a saviour and thus came kajals that were long lasting but without toxins that could harm the eyes. That was not it, there was a huge change in ideologies as well. No longer was kajal just an ornament for the eyes of a woman or for girls, it was now gender neutral. It was for the front profile of everyone, whether you wish to create a shadow look or a clean lined look.
In this blog, we are going to talk all about kajal — what is it, what makes it good for the eyes, and which one is the best dark kajal for eyes, even in different shades and not at the cost of your eye health. So kajal and kohl lovers, buckle up your seatbelts for this one is specifically for you.
What is a kajal?
We would have to go a little back in time to figure out what went into the making of the kajal eyes that are so much a part of your appearance today. Kajal or kohl as a term comes from the arabic word ‘kuhl.’ However, the first usage of the product was recorded in the ancient Egypt. Well, the Egyptians were surely some stylish people who knew how to deck themselves up, whether in terms of eyes makeup or lip makeup. The earliest eye stick or kajal that could make the eyes of a woman shine (because men didn’t indulge into the goodness then) was existent then.
There was a need then for the women to emphasize face features such as the eyes, even when they were not interested in accentuating other features of face. Thus came the kajal, in its most natural and deep dark pigment format. Of course, these were not long-lasting options. They were created daily for application and were homemade products. Naturally, with evolution of the mankind, there was a need for eyeshadow sticks and best dark kajal for eyes that could last long and did not require frequent touch-ups.
Kajal in eyes was a beautiful lyrical ode to the beauty of these features, the brands understood the assignment and thus created long lasting versions of the favourite makeup product. But wait, there was a catch. These products were created using preservatives and parabens, along with other chemicals, to make it last long and pigmented. While this was great for some time, in the longer run it damaged the skin and also resulted in itchy eyes and even impacted vision! Makeup was supposed to delight the skin not damage it, especially the eyes that are very delicate on their own.
A kajal or eyeliner is a coloured cosmetic applied to the eyelids or the skin around the eyes to accentuate them. With the use of eyeshadow stick on different occasions, along with other products such as kajal becoming normal by the day, it is only reasonable to expect caring colour products or coloured cosmetic.
But, a kajal was not just formulated, whether in all those days or even today, just for making the eyes look good. It was created for its various benefits as well, given kajal was created initially for the goodness of eyes. Here are a few benefits of using a natural kajal that is imbued with the goodness of nature.
- Relieves the eyes from stress and soothes the area
- Antibacterial properties prevent any kind of infections
- Natural ingredients make the eyelashes thicker and stronger
- Improves vision over time
These were some of the most well-known benefits of using kajal all those years ago, when it was created by using ingredients such as camphor, castor oil, etc, so that she gets noticed with the best of hue in her eyes. Kajal was a lot of about seeing beauty through the eyes of a woman, all that time ago.
Does that mean that practice should not exist now? Well, the main challenge that the brands faced over the years, was how to strike a balance between natural potency of the ingredients and the scientific ones that make sure the kajal is long lasting enough for any look — office look, party look, dating look, outdoor touring look, adventure look, etc. Enter, clean brands who wished to create kajals that were super dark and pigmented, long lasting, and also super caring, with all the ingredients therein.
Let’s tell you about a few such options that you can delve into. With the online sale season raging on almost every month, you can pick these up at attractive prices whenever you see shopping offers on makeup or shopping offers on eye beauty products. Even if there is no good offer available, these options will not poke a hole in your pocket, we have ensured that.
Best dark kajal for eyes that you should pick for that perfect kolhed look
And remember, these are clean options that are free of animal testing. They are vegan and cruelty free for a truly delightful and guilt free experience that lasts from day to night, for an intense and pigmented look. When applied on face, they transform the look and can also double up as a vegan eyeshadow stick, if you please. These are stunning products for sharp eyes, that look through all and miss nothing.
#1 Kiro Beauty All-Day Comfort Kajal Liner
Available for INR 800 (Shop Now)
First in the list is the most basic one, but is it? Imagine a kajal that could just transform your appearance without having to do much. A simple dark line across the eyes, in a soothing manner, which is pigmented and dark enough in just one stroke and lasts from day to night, no matter where you are. This one comes with the goodness of Jojoba Seed Oil and Marula Oil that are rich in vitamin C and E, nourishing and brightening the area and skin around the eyes with every application. This one is truly going back to the time when kajal was a remedy wrapped in a makeup format, albeit this one is curated once and lasts until the last swipe. It does not contain any animal derivatives and is 100% vegan, making this a guilt free indulgence. The lack of preservatives like parabens makes it a safe choice as well. This is a complete solution if you want a kajal that colours and cares both, all at an affordable price.
#2 Kiro Beauty Hi-Def Soothing Eyeliner Pencil
Available for INR 900 (Shop Now)
As we said, makeup is evolving. No longer is one product walking on the same track for years. Kajal is no longer just an eye stick that could be used on the waterline. It is much more. It is now a pigmented eye stick, a coloured cosmetic for the eyes that can be used as an eyeliner or even an eyeshadow stick, if it comes to that. Imagine a makeup look, a smokey eye that you can quickly curate with the help of just a creamy kajal, you should just know the right techniques to blend and smudge it before it refuses to budge (for it is long lasting and smudgeproof, after all). Pick this one up if you are not in the mood for some good old black. With shades such as Earth Brown, Smoked Violet and Sapphire Blue, you have shades of deep rich pigments resting on your eyes, with the goodness of soothing and healing ingredients such as Argan Oil and Vitamin E. This one is a must-have if you want a kajal-cum-eyeliner in your pocket, all at the price of one and the benefits of all.
#3 Kiro Beauty Waterproof Soft Eyeliner Pen
Available for INR 900 (Shop Now)
Wait, are we really talking about eyeliner in a kajal blog? Yes, we are. Kajal eyes are soft and gentle, but at the same time are sharp eyes as well, that see all and are sharply defined, for the lack of a better word. The best kajal for eyes is the one that stays in a soothing yet dark finish and is created from the gentlest of ingredients. This eyeliner fulfills all the critieria, except for the fact that perhaps, the texture won’t be that suited for the waterline. So what, you can still use it to line the eyes and create that defined look, right? This comes imbued with the goodness of several natural ingredients and does not contain any toxic ones. Plus, it is vegan and cruelty free, which means you can apply and indulge in it without any guilt, all of it at a reasonable price.
#4 Kiro Beauty Longwear Brightening Eyeshadow Stick
Available for INR 1050 (Shop Now)
We know we are talking about kajals and now we have forayed a little bit towards the eyeshadow. But wait, this is an eye stick that would complement your black kajal eyes like never before and you can even use some precise lines as a new kajal trend. It would be a part of the expression shown on the face, trust us on that. This one comes in an array of shades, ranging from light ones to dark and bronzy ones, which means, while the light shades can double up as a face highlighter, the darker ones can be eyeshadows to pair with your best kajal, and the even darker ones can not only complement a shaded shadow look, but also create an eye line like kajal with the right precision brush! There is a lot you can do with this one. Kajal for eyes is no longer limited to just one stick of black essence smeared over your waterline. It has evolved and how. This one comes with the goodness of vitamin C and Mango Seed Oil that brighten and soothe the skin and even out the area around the eyes.
Indulge in the goodness of new-age kajals – clean and conscious
It’s not just the time for choosing products that colour and care, it’s time to indulge in the ones that are clean and conscious. With Kiro Beauty, we pick the most natural ingredients and then use our best technology to combine it into a formulation and packaging that is convenient for the hustlers of today. Our kajals are dark and smudgeproof and long lasting, for those who do not like to compromise but want more out of their makeup.
It’s time to go clean with Kiro Beauty. Get clean and conscious with the right choice of kajal in eyes.
