No makeup arsenal is complete without this versatile beauty staple – a single swipe is all you need to make your eyes stand out. While an eyeliner may grant you the perfect cat-eye, multi-tasker kajal pencils promise to do just that and more. Be it a stroke along your waterline or an intensified smokey eye on your lids, this Cleopatra-approved formulation screams drama. Make your pick from our exhaustive list of the best kajals in myriad striking hues for maximum impact.
Lakmé Eyeconic Kajal
Available in 9 flawless shades, Lakmé’s Eyeconic Kajal is smudge-proof and waterproof, lasting for up to 24 hours. Begin from the inner corner of your eye, swiping along your waterline. If you desire an edgy, dramatic look, stroke the kajal along your upper lash line and use a blending brush for a smokey appeal.
M.A.C In Extreme Dimension 24Hr Kajal Eye Liner
Lending one-stroke application, the M.A.C Cosmetics In Extreme Dimension 24Hr Kajal Eye Liner is a waterproof and smudge-proof formula that doesn’t budge for up to 24 hours. This ophthalmologically-tested offering is enriched with jojoba and sunflower seed oil and is sweat and humidity-resistant to see you through sultry summer days.
Kay Beauty 24HR Coloured Matte Kajal
This 100% waterproof and smudge-proof formulation glides on like butter, offering an intense matte finish and high colour pay-off. With 24-hour staying power, the four shades suit all Indian complexions, boasting soothing chamomile and ceramide for nourishment and free radical protection.
SUGAR POP Longwear Kajal
Meet this 100% vegetarian and cruelty-free offering that is smudge-proof and waterproof, delivering a rich pigment and a smooth, velvety texture. The paraben and sulphate-free longwear formula doesn’t budge for up to 16 hours, hanging on for dear life even if you’re sweating profusely. A makeup must-have, we reckon.
Bobbi Brown 24 Hour Waterproof Kajal Liner
We promise this luxury makeup essential is worth every single penny. 24-hour non-smudging, non-fading, and non-flaking, the super-pigmented waterproof kajal liner is soft and creamy, gliding on effortlessly to make heads turn. The formula is also ophthalmologically tested and safe to apply along your waterline.
Nykaa Black Magic Kajal
Actor Janvhi Kapoor swears by this kohl pencil, and so should you! Waterproof, smudge-proof, anti-irritant, ultra-creamy, and lending a matte finish, the Nykaa Black Magic Kajal stays put for up to 12 hours, humbly priced at INR 170. Stroke along your waterline or master the winged eye look in a single swipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can a Kajal pencil be used as an eyeliner?
The smooth and creamy formula of Kajal can easily double up as an eyeliner, delivering super-rich pigment to your upper lash line for an edgy and intense look. You can also use a blending brush for a dramatic smokey eye.
2. Recommend kohl pencils under INR 300.
The following Kajal pencils are high-performing and well within your budget.
- Faces Canada Magneteyes Kajal
- SUGAR Kohl Of Honour Intense Kajal
- Maybelline New York The Colossal Kajal
- Mamaearth Charcoal Black Long Stay Kajal
3. Should I use a Kajal or Eyeliner?
Picking between a Kajal and an Eyeliner is a personal preference. While a Kajal is applied on the waterline and upper lash line, an Eyeliner is used solely on the upper lash line. Consider the formulation, occasion, and the look you desire before you take a call.
4. Is it safe to apply Kajal daily?
While it is usually safe to apply Kajal daily, avoid doing so if you possess extremely sensitive eyes. Use an ophthalmologically tested formula and ensure you do not share the same product with others.
