Kajal:
Kajal is an eye care product which to line the eyes or darken the area around the eyes. It is believed that kajal cures the eye ailments. It is the most important part of makeup. It comes in variety of packaging. Kajal can be made at home also by using various ingredients. It is also believed that it will prevent the eyes from the evil eyes.
Eyeliner:
Eyeliner is used for defining the eyes. It can be found in liquid as well as pencil. Eyeliners are available in various colors such as black, blue, brown, grey, and purple and green. Eyeliner helps to draw the attention towards the eyes. By the use of eyeliner, women define their eyes by making various shapes.
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A black powder used in South Asia as a cosmetic, either around the eyes or as a mark on the forehead. | A cosmetic applied as a line round the eyes to accentuate themdryness in the skin (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
Objectives/Purpose | Kajal was originally used as a protection against eye ailments. In addition, darkening around the eyelids also provided relief from the glare of the sun. | The purpose of eyeliner to enhance the size and shape of your eyes. |
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History | The use of Kajal on eyes by women and men is thought to originate from ancient Egypt, being applied generously and often extending outwards from the corner of each eye. Kajal was traditionally made in South Asia by women in their homes. | Eyeliner was first used in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia as a dark black line around the eyes. |
Word origin | The word kajal was originated from Hindi kājal. | The word eyeliner was originated in between 1955-60. |
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