How To Apply Kajal Makeup To Get Bold and Beautiful Eyes
Whether you love creating bold and dramatic eye makeup looks or like to keep it simple and subtle, we are sure kajal is an essential makeup product in your beauty kit. The humble kajal pencil has been around for centuries, the Egyptians were one of the first people to use it in 3100 B.C., and rightfully so! Kajal makeup beautifully adorns the eye and transforms any look with ease. And that’s not all, kajal pencils are also infused with enriching ingredients that nourish and soothe your eyes, delivering beauty and care in one.
However, if you have been spending countless hours trying to understand how to apply kajal to create a stunning eye makeup look, we are here to help you out. Read on to learn how to apply kajal for small eyes or big ones, or how to create a crisp line or a smudged, smokey look. No matter the look you’re going for, this versatile makeup product will work its charm on everybody.
Choose a kajal as per your needs
When looking for kajal makeup, pick one that is long-lasting and smudge-proof. Kajal pencils tend to smudge very easily, especially when applied on the waterline or oily eyelids, so use a kajal that has a long-lasting formula. If the kajal is waterproof, even better! Apart from the longevity and wear of the kajal, you can also choose kajal pencils depending on their colour and shine. Some kajal pencils deliver a soft, matte black look while others have a supersaturated and pigmented formula that delivers intense black and bold lines.
The Maybelline Colossal Kajal is a smudge-proof and waterproof kajal that lasts for up to 24 hours. Enriched with the goodness of Aloe Vera, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E, the Colossal Kajal soothes and nourishes your eyes, making it one of the best kajal pencils in India. If bolder and blacker lines are more your style, try the Maybelline Colossal Super Black Kajal. Created with unique light-absorbing pigments, the Colossal Super Black Kajal delivers 2X blacker and bolder lines for double the intensity. The rich colour and glossy sheen of the Colossal Super Black Kajal stay waterproof and smudge-proof for up to 36 hours. Unable to choose between these two kajal makeup pencils? Use the Maybelline Virtual Try-On tool to test both in real-time and pick the one that suits your needs and complements your kajal look. You can also try a variety of face, eye and lip makeup products by using this tool.
Some kajal pencils are mechanical, where you twist the pencil to bring out the product from the top while others are like old-school pencils that you must constantly sharpen to keep the tip pointed. Each kajal pencil style has its pros and cons – the mechanical pencil is easy to use but can get blunt quickly if not used correctly and the sharpen-able pencil must be sharpened before every use if you want to get crisp and precise lines. So, pick a kajal pencil depending on the type of eye makeup looks you want to create.
How to apply kajal makeup
Start on a clean face, preferably with your face makeup done, before you apply the kajal. Applying primer, foundation, and concealer, and setting your face with powder, especially the undereye area helps you to apply kajal without smudging. (Head to the Maybelline Foundation Finder tool to find your perfect foundation shade.) Here are three quick and easy ways to apply kajal and create diverse looks.
• Look 1 – Applying kajal on your upper and lower waterline
Outlining your eyes with kajal makeup is one of the quickest and easiest ways to amp up your look effortlessly. To create a basic kajal look, simply apply the product on your lower and upper waterline (also known as tight lining). Wondering how to apply kajal for small eyes? To do so, draw a very thin and precise line on your lower waterline as bold and dramatic lines will make your eyes appear closed off and can make your eyes look smaller. Also, tight lining your eyes with kajal is an easy hack to make your eyelashes look thicker and more voluminous without even applying any product to your lashes! If you want to keep the lines soft, subtle, and sharp, use a smudge-proof kajal.
• Look 2 – Applying kajal to create a soft, smudged look
Instead of creating crisp and sharp lines, use a soft angled brush to diffuse the colour and create a smudged look. To achieve this look, start by applying kajal as eyeliner on your upper eyelid. It’s fine if you don’t get a very precise application since you will be smudging the lines anyway. Start by drawing a thin line from the inner corner of your eye and gradually increase its thickness as you move towards the outer edge. Then using a clean, flat angled brush, go over the line you just drew and smudge it without dispersing the colour too far up on your eyelid. You can repeat the same step on your lower lash line as well but proceed with caution or you could end up with dark undereye circles that resemble racoon eyes!
• Look 3 – Applying kajal for creating the perfect smokey eye look
If you wish to go full glam with your eye makeup, using kajal makeup to create a smokey eye look is the easiest way to add an extra oomph to your look. To create the smokey kajal look, apply a generous amount of kajal makeup on the outer half of your eye, focusing more on the outer V shape of your eyelid. To intensify the look, opt for a bold and intense black kajal. Do not just apply the kajal to your lash line, bring it up to your crease, as this is your time to go crazy!
Next, use a dense brush and gently blend the kajal until you create a seamless base with no harsh lines and edges. On top of this, you can use black eyeshadow or leave the kajal as it is. Next, apply shimmery eyeshadow to the inner half of your eyelid to take the smokey eye makeup look up a notch. To complete your look, apply kajal on the lower lash line as well.
Though there are numerous ways to do your eye makeup, using kajal makeup is one of the quickest and simplest ways to enhance the beauty of your eyes on the go. So, what are you waiting for? Try your hands on the above-mentioned ways to apply kajal and switch up your looks depending on your mood!
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