The look design is a basic right for makeup. Every season, professionals must re-invent trends that accompany fashion. The black colour is again the protagonist as we have seen in the last fashion shows: Armani Privé, Chanel, Max Mara, and Paul Smith… In each and every one of them, this elegant and sober colour has had a great prominence in makeup. However, it is not a clean and clear makeup but the image of defeated eyes that not other product like Khôl could achieve.
Khôl, one of the most important products in the world of makeup
Khôl is one of the most important products in the world of makeup, which has been with us for long. The mysterious black eye goes back to ancient Egypt but its use at that time is far from today. The Egyptians did not use Khôl as a cosmetic, but it was used to ward off evil spirits and prevent eye diseases. It was also used as prevention of nuisances that sand, wind and sun caused the eyes, especially in North Africa, the Middle East and other Asian areas. To prepare the Khôl, Egyptians used ground Galena, a mineral from the group of the sulphides.
The current Khôl
Nowadays, all Khôl ingredients are minerals, natural and charcoal. In addition to its aesthetic use, this makeup product makes the eyes look bigger, a brighter look, protects against common infectious eye diseases and its intense black reduces glare and get the best vision in bright sun.
Khôl: Tips & Tricks
– The Khôl is hypoallergenic, antiseptic and bactericide which prevents eye infections such as conjunctivitis and styes, avoids any irritation on the eyelids and eye bags as well as protecting from sunlight, wind, smoke, etc. It can be used as sunscreen in the desert by bringing the water line with Khôl, it will protect you from sunburst.
– The Khôl will embellish the look, highlight the whites of the eyes and protect them from external factors such as smoke, sun or dust. This is a complicated product to use that could leave you stains, so it is advisable to use only the water line and not beyond the eye.
– Place the Khôl in the tear, closing the eye and slide it across the eyelid following the natural shape of the eye.
– It is recommended using before applying makeup, as it is very easy to have a black spot on the skin,
– A good and authentic Khôl provides a cold sensation and slight itchy eyes.
Types of Khôl found in the makeup market
– The most commonly used are black and grey, this is to say neutral colours that combine with any makeup.- Powder: Apply with a stick of glass, bamboo or cane and olive wood.
– Oil: It is more intense and dark, which comes in the form of a bar. It is more convenient as the powder does not fall on the face.
– Pencil: Classic black pencils has Khôl product.
