Kajal or kohl is an important part of makeup as it brightens the eyes and also the overall look of the face. Every makeup brand offers a kajal and makes many claims which confuses the customers,
So we at Team AAW got swatching and trying many brand before zeroing in on the best affordable kajals available in India. These kajals are smudge proof, easily available and easy on pocket.
Lotus Herbals Natural Kajal
It is dense black, smooth and easy to apply. It doesn’t cause any irritation and has a mild oil sheen to it. It is easily available at all cosmetic shops. Price: INR 125
Himalaya Herbal Healthcare Kajal
It contains some natural ingredients like castor oil, almond oil, triphala and camphor which are good for eyes. Castor oil which helps promote lash growth. It lasts for two to three hours and doesn't require sharpening because of its twist up type. Price: INR 120
Lakme eyeconic
Lakme eyeconic kajal is deep black, smudge free and water proof kajal . It glides and stays for six to seven hours without smudging. Price: INR 199
Faces longwear eye pencil
This one comes in a pencil form but is super creamy and gives a pitch black shade in single swipe. It does not tug or drag the skin and is smudge-proof too. Price: INR 349.
Maybelline Colossal
his one was a revolutionary product which gave a tough completion to its competitor brands. Initially it claimed to be smudge proof for six hours but the latest one claims to be the double. This black matte is a revolving one which glides on easily and stays for eight to nine hours. Price: INR 149
Loreal Magique
This intense black kajal is formulated with care ingredients such as Vitamin E, Cocoa Butter, Olive Oil Esters and Vitamin C Derivative which gives a soothing feeling. It claims to stay for 12 hours but it just stays a good seven to eight hours. It is retractable one so it does not cause any product wastage. It comes in a beautiful pink and black packing and is easily available. Price: INR 245
Another option is their new Gelmatic one but it's a wee more expensive at 350 odd INR.
VlCC Natural Sciences Kajal
This kajal is dense, matte and comes in a form of a lipstick tube. It easily lasts for three to four hours and can be worn with contact lenses too. Price: INR 129