Elle 18 Eye Drama Kajal in Bold Black VS Himalaya Herbals Kajal Extra Smooth Water Proof Eye Definer

Nisha Malik — Mon, 15 May 2017 23:30:36 +0000

Guest Post By Sreeparna Hi Guys! Summer is here and my sweaty face cannot bear anything more than a compact now-a-days. So, I am emphasizing more on Kajals and colourful lip balms. I can’t leave the house without makeup you know! Recently I got myself a new Kajal from Elle 18 because I heard good reviews about it. Previously I was switching between Lakme Eyeconic Green and Himalaya Kajal. Both Himalaya Kajal and the Elle 18 one are of black colour and both of them come under Rs.200. So, in my today’s post I will be comparing both of them to find out which one is the best quality wise, quantity wise and most importantly performance wise. Elle 18 Eye Drama Kajal in Bold Black Elle 18 Eye Drama Kajal is a simple and fuss-free twist-up basic black kajal that is a new addition to my makeup collection. These kinds of products are convenient for everyday purpose and even for occasional purposes because you only need a minute to go over both the eyes if you have practice and the eyes will be done. I have used Lakme Eyeconic, Maybelline Colossal and 1-2 other kajals of this sleek form but this one seemed to be the blackest one with amazingly smooth formula, pigmentation and staying power. Being the least costly one from this category of kohl, I expected it to be moderately good. But, I am really astonished to see the performance! For this price it’s no doubt a steal deal. Opthalmologically tested formula; would not irritate eyes Priced at Rs.135 for 0.35gm. Buy here. Comes in retractable stick form Gives jet black color in single swipe More or less Smudge-proof and Waterproof Although the tip is not sharp-able, the tip remains fine enough for both upper and lower lashline application Formula is buttery soft, no need to tug or pull at the time of application Stays intact for 6+ hours in my case; staying power is comparable to Maybelline Colossal Rating: 5/5 Himalaya Herbals Kajal Extra Smooth Water Proof Eye Definer Last year I was in an all-herbal fever when this Kajal from Himalaya landed into my stash. It had everything that a perfect herbal kajal should have; good pigmentation, herbal formulation was two most important of them. After using it for a few days, the cons started to appear. It was not smudge-proof, waterproof and long-lasting. I did not take the pains to set the kajal with anything in powder form. So, at the end of the day I was left with racoon eyes. I remember making frequent washroom visits at college to remove the smudged kajal from the under eye area. After a few hours I used to get exhausted of clearing under eye and the panda eyes were what I would see after coming home. Finally I realized this formula is not for me and since then the Kajal is sitting in my vanity as it is. If you want my opinion on this product I would say, go for this if you are a pro with non-smudge-proof kajals or if you are allergic to chemical based kajals. Contains the goodness of Damask Rose, Triphala, Castor Oil and Camphor Priced at Rs.120 for 2.7gm . Buy here. Comes in retractable bullet form; looks like lipstick bullet Gives dark black colour in one swipe itself Not Smudge-proof at all and Waterproof to some extent; smudges very easily giving racoon eyes Non-sharpable tip gets blunt after a few uses, precise application becomes tricky Formula is very smooth, glides easily Stays only 1-2 hours for the waterline and 2-3 hours for lower lashline Rating: 2/5 Few Comparison Pictures For You: Also Read Your Guide To Smudge Proof Kajal SUGAR Stroke Of Genius Heavy Duty Kohl In Black Lakme Eyeconic Kajal – Turquoise & Royal Blue Lakme Eyeconic Kajal – White VLCC Enchanting Eyes Kajal SUMMARY Elle 18 Kajal Himalaya Kajal Packaging Twist-up Sleek Stick Retractable Bullet Availability Easy Easy Formula Buttery Soft Soft and Smooth Shade Jet Black Jet Black Colour Pay-off Good Good Smudge-proof Yes No Water-proof Yes To some extent Staying Power 6-8 Hours Maximum 2-3 Hours Hope you liked the comparison and this post could help you choosing the best. Leave your comments what you think about the 2 kajals in comparison. Love.

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How To Wear Kajal Like A Pro : #thebasicsseries

Nisha Malik — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:09:58 +0000

It’s been long since I write something under #thebasicsseries. Today I am going to talk about the very basic thing that we girls like, putting on a kajal. Some of us put only kajal in the name of makeup(nothing wrong with that too). Most of us have even mastered the art of winged eyeliners by now, but flaunting a sharp and smudge free kajal all day long is another thing. The most basic question how do I stop my kajal from getting smudged, stays answered. Even I have been through this. I have deep set of eyes which gives me permanent hollows around my eyes. Kajal used to give me raccoon eyes in a matter of just 2 hours at max. But not anymore. I do not fear of raccoon eyes. Now I know what it takes to wear a kajal like a pro. Most of the kohls come with smudge free claim but not every kajal gives 100% smudge free look. Here are my 2 cents on wearing a kajal perfectly. Clean You Face No makeup can go flawlessly if you have got layers of oil and dirt on your face. Even if you are only going to wear it is important to make sure your under eye area is free of oil & dirt. The oil & dirt under your eyes will interfere with the application and performance of your kajal. After cleansing your face carry on with the basic steps of toning & moisturizing. If you wear an eye cream, do not skip wearing it but make it absorbed fully before picking up your favorite kajal in your hand. Use Little Powder Unless you apply a primer under your eyes( which I think is debatable), you can dab little translucent or compact powder under your eyes and upon your eye lids if you are going for a heavy eye makeup look. Do not swipe or rub the powder but just dab it over your skin. This will mattify your under eye area and you will get a superb finish. Apply The Kajal Yes you can go ahead with the kajal application now. Start from the inner rim til the outer corner of your eye. Repeat unless you get the desired pigmentation. This is the general rule of applying a kajal. One must apply kajal suiting to eye shape. For example I have very small eyes, I generally apply half kajal, starting from the outer corner to the center of my eye in conjunction with a white kajal on my water line to give an illusion of wide eyes.We will discuss about this in detail in some other post. Use A Dash Of Eyeshadow Now this is an important step in the direction to prevent kajal from smudging. Use a basic black or grey eyeshadow powder to coat your kajal precisely. In order to prevent any fallout on you under eye area, you can put a tissue before proceeding with this step. You can go with a light coating to give a clean kajal look, or can go heavy coating giving a smokey eye look. Use Earbuds/Q-Tip To set the kajal or achieve a smokey look gently swipe an ear bud/q-tip over the kajal. This will ensure a long stay of your kajal keeping it intact and in place for all day long. All will take away if excess of kajal has been applied. Kajal/Kohl Or Gel Liner? Gel liners are so in from past few years. They have almost replaced conventional kajal sticks for the kajal lovers. I have been a fan of Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Liner from many years. I actually stopped buying kajals during those years since the gel liner gave such a precise application and finish while being smudge free. But when I tested SUGAR Kohl, my love for the classic kajal pencil returned and this is what I have been using every now and then. Gel liners are easy to apply because they are high in consistency & pigmentation hence do not smudge upto 99%. You can just apply it and forget. There are even coloured liners available to flatter every eye colour. But the gel liners can be applied with a brush only, so it takes few applications before you get a perfect application. The beauty of these gel liners is that these are safe to be used on waterline as well as you can flaunt them on eye lid also. If you like to use a kajal only make sure to get a good quality kajal. Your eyes are precious and a cheap quality product can be harmful to your eyes. But it does not mean that high end products are your only options. There are so many kajals available for 200-500 bucks which certainly won’t burn a hole in your pocket. Poured all what I know about kohl application. Hope you liked this article. Leave your inspiring comments below. Love. More from #thebasicsseries All About Foundations- Volume 1 All About Foundations- Volume 2 All About BB & CC Creams Do You Need A Night Cream?

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