Whether you’re creating the TikTok-famous siren eyes or the dramatic cat eye flick, a good kohl is a must. However, kohl is often a loose term used for almost all creamy black eye pigments — and there’s a distinction amongst the several versions of it. These are the three different formulations you need to consider. GEL EYELINERS These have long lasting and smudge-proof creamy pigments and mostly come in the form of a pencil. Gel eyeliners are packed with colour, have very dense pigmentation and often have silicone and propylene carbonate as their main ingredients. They go in easy, have little room for blending, and then set in the spot giving no scope for smudged lines. If you want your kajal to stay in place all day, this is the formulation for you.