Eyeliner:
Eyeliner is the cosmetic which is used to define the eyes. It provides a dramatic look. It is a perfect instrument to reshape eye. Eyeliner is found in liquid, powder based pencil, and wax based pencil and kohl.
Mascara:
Mascara is the cosmetic which is applied in the eyelashes to make it thicken and darken. It helps to enhance the eyes. Different types of mascara can be found in the market. Water proof mascara can help to retain the curl and prevent smudging.
Differences:
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Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A cosmetic applied as a line round the eyes to accentuate them | A cosmetic for darkening and thickening the eyelashes |
Objectives/Purpose | The purpose of eyeliner is to shape the eye. | The purpose of mascara is to make the eyes look fuller. |
Synonyms | Eye makeup, highlighter, kohl, cosmetic pencil, structure | Aroma, cosmetics, eyebrow pencil, color, blusher |
Types | The types of eyeliner are:
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History | Over 12 thousand years ago, in early 10.000 BC eyeliner first appeared in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. | Ancient Egyptians play a large part of the rich history of mascara. Dating as far as 3400-30 B.C., Egyptians used bone and ivory as mascara applicators, and blended kohl with crocodile dung, water and honey to create the first mascara. |
Word origin | The word eyeliner was originated in between 1955-60. | The word mascara was originated in Late 19th century: from Italian, literally ‘mask’, from Arabic masḵara ‘buffoon’. |
Application | It is applied on an eyelid. | It is applied on eyelasfes. |
Usage | Eyeliner can be used as a tool to create various looks as well as highlighting different features of the eyes. | The uses of mascara are:
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