Which Eyepencil/Kajal Stays Without Smudging: Ask IMBB Gang

by Lavanya on October 20, 2010 · 51 comments



Ask IMBB Gang Which Eyepencil/Kajal Stays Without Smudging: Ask IMBB Gang
Hi Rati,

Which is the one eyepencil/kajal which would stay put on the waterline without smudging or fading away ? I have tried using Colorbar’s I-Glide blackout (Not only blackout but also their prunella and the brown shade). But for some reason, it smudges and fades away within minutes of applying . I tried Chambor, Maxfactor , Lakme, kryolan. They are all good to be used on the upper lash line but none of them, not even a single brand work on the waterline. For that matter, even lakme’s high definition eyeliner when I apply it on the waterline breaks out. I want one specific eyepencil/kajal (I don want liquids) which would stay on the waterline until I remove it .

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HD October 20, 2010 at 5:30 pm

I wud also like to see the ans for this Q…Lavanya…can the I-glide pencil be used on waterline ?:-)
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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 9:41 am

I am using it on my waterline but doesn’t stay at all. It starts fading and smudging within 10 mins of applying :-(

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Pooja October 20, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 9:43 am

I am yet to try the Satin Kajal…. I also use the Lotus kajal. It doesn’t smudge but it slowly fades away leaving a “not-so-good” look.

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Aarthi October 20, 2010 at 5:42 pm

Ive been hearing grt reviews abt Lakme black Satin kajal but again the smudging factor varies from person to person :(

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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 9:48 am

Me too. I am definitely getting that. You are right, the smudging does vary . I am wondering when the eyepencil says waterproof y should it fade away when it is applied on the waterline. We are having enuff of smudge proof and water proof liners , the brands should now come up with FadeProof liners :-|

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Rati October 20, 2010 at 5:44 pm

Oh no, don’t use colorbar i glide on waterline. :( It doesn’t say that it’s waterline safe. :(

Yeah my vote goes for lakem satin kajal. Stays put all day long on my eyes. But I agree with what Aarthi has mentioned.

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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 9:49 am

Mmm…. Let me try that and see if that atleast works out for me

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sowmyakotian October 20, 2010 at 5:47 pm

I use the Biotique Kajal on my waterline and for tight lining. It stays on very well for a long time for me..
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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 9:51 am

For tightlining too ???? When you blink, doesn’t it get all over your eyes ? ?:-)

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sowmyakotian October 22, 2010 at 4:04 pm

It doesn’t ! I do not apply it on the water line of my upper eyelid.. on the lash line only.. It looks very neat.. and I love kajal so I apply a lot of it on the days I use it.. I have used the Lakme kajal before and it would irritate my eyes.. The biotique one doesn’t…
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monika October 20, 2010 at 6:05 pm

I have been using Personi Kajal & it stays very well on my water line. Here’s a link to the site http://personicosmetics.com
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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 9:54 am

Thanks Monika, I would have a look at the site :-)

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Rajol October 20, 2010 at 6:07 pm

GRAPHBLACK from MAC, stays on for the entire day with out smudging…(Tried and tested) :yes:

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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 10:03 am

Thanks Rajol… :-) Is it safe to be used on the waterline ?

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Rajol October 21, 2010 at 11:47 am

Yes, Lavanya…it is designed to be used on the water line…I use it…
Plus it is one of those twist up type on penciles…so very travel friendly…
Smooth to apply too…

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Suma October 20, 2010 at 6:42 pm

I have used the Colorbar I Glide pencil on the waterline! and it stays there w/o smudging :)
Also, my current favorite is maXfactor’s kohl pencil in black :)
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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 10:04 am

I too use that … But for me it smudges like mad ……:-(

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Deepika October 20, 2010 at 6:53 pm

Hi Lavanya…
from ur question i got u use all those pencils on ur waterline :shock: :shock:
If that’s the case..Plz Don’t do that….all those eye pencils are not meant to be put on the waterline….
Ok i’ll tell u way of retaining the kajal on the waterline..the major problem with kajals is that they smudge no matter which brand they are…so to avoid this…there are two ways
1.First apply kajal on the waterline and then apply thin liquid liner along the lower lash line(u have to be careful while doing this as the liner shud not touch the waterline). it just needs a bit of practice. My mom does this.
2.It’s same as above but since I am not a fan of liquid liners,instead of the liquid liner I use Avon’s glimmersticks liner along my lower lash line.
The kajal stays put for a whole day this… :-) :-)
P.S. My mom uses Hashmi kajal and I use Lotus kajal…

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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 12:25 pm

OK I’ll try the first method. I am comfortable with the Lakme High definition eyeliner as it has got a felt tip .

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butterfly October 20, 2010 at 7:00 pm

hi
i have been using revlon eyeliner for years n it doesnt smudge atall.. :laugh: .trust me n now its cum up wid waterproof eyeliner pencil n its awesome………..m in love wid it.. :inlove: worth a try.. :yes: :yes:
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Nids October 20, 2010 at 7:04 pm

Loreal Kohl pencil(no.131-jet black, i use)… gr8 for waterline..blackest black n stays easily for hrs without even a slight smudge.. :lashes: hope tht helps u lavanya.. :-) )

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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 12:26 pm

Thank you Butterfly and Nids….

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gayathri October 20, 2010 at 7:29 pm

I hope you don’t intend to wear contact lens along with make up on waterline do you ?

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Janhavi October 20, 2010 at 8:12 pm

Im pretty sure you can wear contacts with make up on your waterline as long as its contact lense safe no ?
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Pooja October 20, 2010 at 11:01 pm

Oh ya. I wear contacts and I always line my waterline. Only thing is some products are not contact lens safe, so you have to watch out for those. Like the lakme eyeliner irritates my contacts like crazy.
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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 10:06 am

No i don wear lens …

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anupam October 20, 2010 at 9:09 pm

MAC Technakohl Eye liner Kajals are good..totally smudge proof…..i had used Chambor as well..they didnt smudge..perhaps it varies from person to person…But MAC doesnt smudge….

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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 12:28 pm

mmm… correct. Chambor smudges like crazy on me :reallyangry:

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Jane October 20, 2010 at 9:50 pm

Lets face it. “Water”line is watery..so anything and everything will smudge and go away. Here some options

1) FORGET about your waterline. Instead focus on lining the lower lashline. Smudge the pencil well into you roots of your lowerlashline. Its like french lining , but for your lowerlashes.You need to have a heavy hand to do that. DOnt be afraid. try it a couple of times and you will get used to it.So , the product on your waterline will smudge and go away after a while , but your roots of the lowerlashline will be thickly lined and will look like your are wearing kajal.I use a waterproof version – MAC powerpoint. (to increase staying power , line them with balck eyeshadow.I use loreals’ loose kohl powder)

2) Try a gel liner. It defly lasts for LONG time on the water line compared to a pencil.

Hope this helps.

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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 12:56 pm

Thanks for the tip Jane… I’ll try out the first point and let u know.

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shilpa October 20, 2010 at 10:17 pm

hey i agree with rajol………mac graph black stays put fr hours………….and smtimes i dip my graph blak in mac blactrack gel liner and line my water line………..believe me it stays fr infinity……..plz make a point i wear contacts and my water line is very watery………..but this combo wrks great fr me…….

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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 12:51 pm

Thanks Shilpa Sounds promising enuff…

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pia October 20, 2010 at 10:23 pm

i use chambor on my waterline.. it does nt smudge and stays all day long :)

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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 12:51 pm

Good for you :-) )

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bhumika October 21, 2010 at 12:41 am

yes..gel liners stay…maybelline gel liner also stays well on waterline widout smudging…
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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 1:58 pm

Thank you Bhumika :-)

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Anuradha October 21, 2010 at 2:02 am

Lotus Kajal..n Lakme perfect definition eye pencil..daylong survivors that also doesnt smudge the pocket :-D ..I am yet to try the new Lakme kajal,,that is.. ?:-)

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Lavanya Narayanan October 21, 2010 at 1:59 pm

Thanks Anuradha… Me too want the satin black kajal

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Farha October 21, 2010 at 2:50 pm

I have been using Loreal Kajal n it doesnt smudge at all….but after rading rati’s review i got the new Lakme Kajal!!!! Havent tried it yet so cannot comment on it……..

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Rati October 21, 2010 at 3:16 pm

Hope you like it, Farha. :fingersxd: :fingersxd:

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Farha October 21, 2010 at 3:34 pm

Wil try it tom n let u knw!!!!! :-* U knw wen my son Ansh was born my MIL had packed evrythng dat he wud need for our stay in the hospital but she forgot kajal….n der r 2 thngs dat i always carry wid me kaljal and lip balm…I applied my Loreal ka kajal to him( on his forehead)…lol…. :laugh:

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Ema October 24, 2010 at 1:14 pm

Try stila kajal in onyx, mac feline or smolder – and set them with a matte black e/s like MAC carbon

or try gel liner like – mac fluidline in blacktrack, bobbi brown gel liner in black’

i love hashmi as well, but i find i must set it with black e/s for it to last and not smudge

hope this helps.
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JAS December 30, 2010 at 2:25 pm

You can use the soft liners from the brand BeYu. They are completely smudge-proof and water proof and work wonders.

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aditi January 10, 2011 at 1:34 pm

lakme 9-5 black stays the best ..i ahve used all barnds of kajal & eye pencils abvilable in malls .. i enede up with black panda eyes .. only this lakme 9-5 black pencil stays .. but its difficult to remove .. so u have to use either eye make up remover or coconut oil for tht ..

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Jessie May 25, 2011 at 7:54 am

HI guys, why not try Urban Decay Perversion 24/7 Liner. Its d best when used for d lower lash line…They don’t smudge or budge, fade or migrate. The formula is kind to eyes, as they are soft and glide effortlessly across the lash line–no drag here.

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darshita September 26, 2011 at 8:06 pm

im confused b/w colorbar,lakme satin kaajal ,loreal,revlon ,oriflame . which kajal is best in case of non smudging? fading is still okay but smudging makes my eyes like :daayan: ..
:waaa: im soooo impatient to get an answer.

:thanks:

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Pooja November 20, 2011 at 8:08 pm

Being an absolute Khol junkie my vote goes to YSL and Loreal. I wear a kajal for over 10 hrs allmost daily and after a host of products zeroed dwon to these two!! If you are ok with spending 1200-1500/- for a GOOD, dark yet sumdge free pencil which could be easily applied on the waterline…go in for a YSL…which be easily avaibale across Shoppers Stop outlets.
wHAT’S MORE..Ive been using this for easily over a yr now..and just doesnt seem to get over..sharpens easily..havnt broken even once..so I guess..it totally worth all the money!! Kudos to YSL……. :jaiho: :-)

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