Beautiful, expressive eyes have always been the subject of admiration for others. And this is what supported the popularity of cosmetics for the study of this part of the face. Among a variety of markers, eyeliners , and pencils , eye kayal is gaining more and more popularity. What is it and what secrets of use will create an unforgettable image of a modern fashionista? We will try to understand the details in order.
What is a kayal? Reviews
The composition and texture of the pencil are its distinguishing characteristics. The first to repent were the Indians. They made make-up with him something like a business card that distinguishes them from representatives of other nations of the world. The expressive, carefully traced, bewitching eyes of actresses from Indian films for many at one time were the standard of beauty. And this trend continues today.
Pencil kayal for eyes is made on the basis of Dutch soot. Its resistance and hypoallergenicity make it possible to apply the product on the inner surface of the eyelids without the risk of causing an allergic reaction. It also eliminates the possibility of microdamage. Too dry and too hard graphite in a regular pencil can damage the inner mucous membrane of the eyelids even with the slightest pressure. And that is why kayal is a great alternative to the traditional version. Buyers note that it is soft, has an oily texture, lends itself to shading and correction after application. That is what women call the main advantages of such a cosmetic product.
Brand kayals usually come in a plastic or metal case in order to avoid getting wooden shavings on the delicate mucous membrane of the eye during drawing.
Types of Kayal Pencils
Kayals for eyes, lips and eyebrows are traditionally distinguished. They all have the same soft and oily texture and differ only in color and line thickness. Wider is the classification by color palette. Of particular popularity is a light kayal for lips, which allows you to achieve the effect of "swelling". For eyebrows, stylists recommend a black, brown, beige or gray pencil, depending on the color type of the woman.
The palette of kayals for the eyes is quite diverse. Favorites: black, white, beige options. To emphasize the shade of the eyes, you can experiment with olive, blue, pearl, terracotta, gray tones. And these are just the most popular options. The palette offered by brands is much wider and will satisfy the most demanding tastes.
Black and beige eye kayal are necessary for creating day or evening make-up. A white pencil looks good in room lighting and in the format of videos and photo shoots.
Permanent and waterproof kayal for the eyes (what it is, it’s clear from the name) is suitable for those who do not have time to correct makeup during the day, as well as in hot sunny weather.
How to apply kayal
First of all, you need to choose the color of the pencil. Black kayal visually narrows the eye. White or beige "opens" the eyelids and increases the volume. The color type, face shape and eye shape are the primary factors that must be considered when choosing a remedy. How to use eye kayal in everyday makeup? In this case, it is better to apply the technique of thin and light lines. This will make your eyes expressive and at the same time not go away in the direction of vulgarity. Evening makeup provides a wider field for experimentation. You can combine several shades of kayal at the same time to draw different areas of the eyes. Traditionally, black kayal has been used to draw arrows on the upper eyelids along the eyelash growth line. Light lines draw internal lines to make the eyes visually wider and more open. The tool is used after applying shadows to maintain the clarity of strokes.
Kayal Makeup Techniques
With the help of a kayal, you can give expressiveness to the eyes, place accents on the volume, hide the asymmetry and adjust the shape.
With a narrow cut, a beige or light pencil will help. It is applied to the inner surface of the eyelid and creates the illusion of large, wide eyes.
When drawing arrows or outer corners, you should monitor the thickness of the lines. Often, the stylus is wide, and thin strokes may not work.
When creating a Smokey Ice makeup, a thick arrow is first drawn on the movable eyelid, carefully shaded with a brush, and then shadows are applied to fix the smoky effect.
Kayal can also act as a basis for shadows. Makeup artists use a white or flesh-colored pencil, draw a wide line for them, blend them, and then do the usual makeup.
The liner is another option, which can be used as a kayal for the eyes. What is this and what is the feature of this technique? After the complete creation of makeup with a soft pencil, they color the eyelash growth line, creating a more saturated color line.
How to make permanent makeup with kayal
The eye pencil has a soft texture, and therefore applying techniques that will retain the effect of clear lines for as long as possible and help to avoid “spreading” are of interest. A fairly simple approach is used for this. When applying makeup, the area around the eyes is cleaned, processed with friable powder, drawn with a kayal, and then the remains of the powder and, possibly, crumbled pencil, are removed with a puff or soft sponge. This simultaneously removes excess fluid from under the eye area, preventing further “spreading”. Stock up on a few cotton buds if you do makeup using a kayal for the eyes. What is it, of course, you know, but how will it help during the day? Everything is very simple: in your free time it will be possible to quickly correct makeup with light dotted movements.
Common mistakes in the use of kayal
As with any other cosmetic product, you may make simple and therefore annoying mistakes. Pay attention to the following: choose the color of the kayal, taking into account the color type of appearance and case. Try to touch your hands less during the day, so as not to smudge makeup with a kayal. Do not use a pencil if red veins and dots are present on the eyes or eyelids. Contrasting black only accentuates fatigue or inflammation. Avoid lines that are too wide and saturated in color in daytime makeup, it can look vulgar, especially if you use a dark eyeliner kayal. Reviews from other consumers will help you decide on the option, especially if you are choosing expensive branded cosmetics.
For everyone who wants to emphasize the shape and color of the eyes, as well as give the look of mystery or expressiveness, a soft pencil will become simply irreplaceable. Just a few touches and verified lines - and the appearance is simply transformed.