Every Type of Liner, From Cream to Gel

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Every Type of Liner, From Cream to Gel

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.  

KOHL PENCILS  

These are upgraded versions of the classic kajal, and don’t smudge as easily. These cream-based eye pencil formulations are super rich, buildable and they stay smear-proof for a long time. If you want to create a soft sooty eye look, these kajal pencils will be your best bet.  

POT EYELINERS  

These gel-based kajals are packaged in small pots and come with an angular brush for precision. Pot eyeliners are extremely soft and are the most versatile when it comes to application. You can apply them as a base for your smokey eye or create a feline flick. You can go as thin or as broad as you want. These kajals give you enough time to blend the edges for your soft smudged eye look, but once it sets, it lasts the longest.   

  

Words by Shammi Mondal