Know, how to use different Eyeliners
November 11, 2009 | admin | Comments 0
The role of eyeliner and its use in creating an illusion to make the eyes look larger and lively is a practice as old as hills. The Indian mythologies are replete with examples of women of noble families to a common woman using Kohl or Kajal as the eyeliners to enhance the beauty of their eyes. Poets and writers described while describing a woman’s beauty, especially the eyes, never missed the prefix “kajal lined” before the word “Eyes.” Why not?, a pair of glistening and large eyes, is enough to make a man undone in no time. This power of eyeliner to add beauty of a woman, was in vogue in Egypt too. Just recall, how Julius Caesar was mesmerized by the Kohl lined eyes of the seductress Cleopatra.
The usage of Kohl or Kajal is a very favorite cosmetic tool of the Asian women. In India , home made Kohl is preferred, despite the availability of innumerable varieties of eyeliners in the market. Sandal wood and the soot obtained from the castor oil lamp, are having medicinal properties and approved and accepted as the healthiest eyeliners by Ayurveda and Siddha.
After having a look at the antiquity, let’s shift our eyes to the present scenario. We all know that looking good in all respects has gained a lot of importance more than ever. To look good, eyes play an important role. The difference between a winner and a loser is the difference between a pair of stunning eyes and a pair of stale and listless eyes. Though it sounds an exaggeration, it speaks volumes about the importance of eyes, as they reflect most of our emotions.
Technology made lives easier and hassle free. Cosmetic industry did not lag behind in this respect A plethora of beauty products are seen lined up in the display windows and shelves of Beauty malls everywhere. Eyeliners of different kinds hues and textures to cater to the needs of different kinds of shapes and color of the eyes. While using eyeliner, one should bear in mind the delicate nature of the eyes. The most common types of eyeliners available are Pencil eyeliners, liquid eye liners and the gel eyeliners.
Among them pencil and felt tipped eyeliners are easy to handle as it can be used just like a pencil to sketch and define the exact lines of the eye. Care should be taken to avoid pressure and smudging, warming slightly the pencil eyeliner will make its movement smooth.
Liquid eyeliners need a bit more practice. They ilpart the eyes a brighter and clearer looks.
Gel liners are used with the help of brushes which come in different sizes. These eyeliners are not hard like pencil eyeliners or runny like liquid eye liners. Gel eyeliners impart more glistening to the eyes.
The role of eyeliner and its use in creating
an illusion to make the eyes look larger and lively is a practice as old as hills. The Indian mythologies are replete with examples of women of noble families to a common woman using Kohl or Kajal as the eyeliners to enhance the beauty of their eyes. Poets and writers described while describing a woman’s beauty, especially the eyes, never missed the prefix “kajal lined” before the word “Eyes.” Why not?, a pair of glistening and large eyes, is enough to make a man undone in no time. This power of eyeliner to add beauty of a woman, was in vogue in Egypt too. Just recall, how Julius Caesar was mesmerized by the Kohl lined eyes of the seductress Cleopatra.
The usage of Kohl or Kajal is a very favorite cosmetic tool of the Asian women. In India , home made Kohl is preferred, despite the availability of innumerable varieties of eyeliners in the market. Sandal wood and the soot obtained from the castor oil lamp, are having medicinal properties and approved and accepted as the healthiest eyeliners by Ayurveda and Siddha.
After having a look at the antiquity, let’s shift our eyes to the present scenario. We all know that looking good in all respects has gained a lot of importance more than ever. To look good, eyes play an important role. The difference between a winner and a loser is the difference between a pair of stunning eyes and a pair of stale and listless eyes. Though it sounds an exaggeration, it speaks volumes about the importance of eyes, as they reflect most of our emotions.
Technology made lives easier and hassle free. Cosmetic industry did not lag behind in this respect A plethora of beauty products are seen lined up in the display windows and shelves of Beauty malls everywhere. Eyeliners of different kinds hues and textures to cater to the needs of different kinds of shapes and color of the eyes. While using eyeliner, one should bear in mind the delicate nature of the eyes. The most common types of eyeliners available are Pencil eyeliners, liquid eye liners and the gel eyeliners.
Among them pencil and felt tipped eyeliners are easy to handle as it can be used just like a pencil to sketch and define the exact lines of the eye. Care should be taken to avoid pressure and smudging, warming slightly the pencil eyeliner will make its movement smooth.
Liquid eyeliners need a bit more practice. They ilpart the eyes a brighter and clearer looks.
Gel liners are used with the help of brushes which come in different sizes. These eyeliners are not hard like pencil eyeliners or runny like liquid eye liners. Gel eyeliners impart more glistening to the eyes.
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