Lakme Black Satin Kajal is a new product that was launched with the Gypsy Collection.
If you have been reading my blog since the beginning, you would probably know that my favorite kajal is the Lotus Herbals Natural Kajal , so I was very excited to try a new one. A girl need variety, right?
First things first, the pencil is so pretty with the gold floral design (mine got messed up coz of a nail polish accident, which I won't bore you with again)
Likes:
- Jet black and intense
- Glossy & soft, so it's very gentle on the eyes.
- It's in pencil form so no worries about bacteria and stuff like that since you can sharpen it, unlike the Lotus & Himalaya Kajals.
- Perfect for smokey eyes. It can be smudged beautifully
- Now this could be my sharpener's fault, but I find it very hard to sharpen it. It's almost impossible to make the tip pointy without wasting a lot of product. *I'll try keeping it in the fridge before sharpening it next time*
- Smudging. But I guess it wouldn't be a 'kajal' if it doesn't. Not an issue for me, but thought I'd mention it.
Like I use all other kajals, I only use this to tightline and on my lower lash line. But just to give you a better idea of how it looks, I applied it on my upper lash line as well....
Application tip: If you want a precise thin line on your upper lash line, run an eyeliner brush on the kajal and apply. Then with the same brush, set the line with a black powder eyeshadow, so it won't smudge all over your lids.
Overall, I really like the Black Satin Kajal. Maybe more than the Lotus one, but let's talk about that next time, ya? :)
Price ~ Rs.150
Rating ~ ♥♥♥♥♥ 4/5
♥ Cynthia Z ^.^
Disclosure: This product was sent to me by PR for review purposes
I faced the same problem while sharpening the old Lakme Kajal. It's so thick that it broke in bits while applying or got mashed. I like its application on your eyes and tempted to buy it. I don't know...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips. I'd try it the next time I am gonna apply kajal...
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I used this on my upper lash line too..but the way you have done, its just so awesome :) :)
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with it.
ReplyDeletewow so neat!
ReplyDeleteI too like this one but smudges quite a bit...thats the only probs. Thanks for the review dear :)
ReplyDeleteHaha..i can kinda see some reflections in your eyeball
ReplyDeleteSmudgy kajals r no good for me..li have bad dark circles and smudgy kajal only makes it worse...
i loved this one- i used the other one - the normal lakme kajal for years. it was grt for tightlining.
ReplyDeleteOoh! Looks lovely!! I want this :(
ReplyDeletewanttttt!
ReplyDeletethanks for reviewing this. I was waiting for a good review to get this
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever tried kajal liners before (?) I've been using liquid liner forever now it seems. However I am really loving the EOTD this brilliant pencil gives you! :D
ReplyDeleteP.S What Inglot products do you recommend? I may be getting the chance to finally try this brand and would love to hear your thoughts!
It looks fabulous on you! I really love this kajal a lot - for some reason it doesn't smudge a lot on me - I guess I am just plain lucky on that front :) :)
ReplyDeletenice review Cynthia...hows the staying power on waterline ?
ReplyDeleteNice tip :) Love the packaging. It's a great product!
ReplyDeletesharpner ...where can i find a good one ?
ReplyDeleteZooni~ U'll get them in stationery stores
ReplyDeleteHD- it stays on mine
Tanveer- Then you're lucky :)
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Wow! Thank you so much Cynthia for taking the time to give me all that info! Nope, I'm heading to Vegas where I hear they recently opened up a shop. Oh and yep, sadly no perfume. =\ I can only really put it on my wrists so I don't even bother.
ReplyDeleteNice, you blend it so well. How i wish i can make also that look. I super like!
ReplyDeleteKisses from Germany.
Want it!! You have lined it beautifully on your upper lash line.
ReplyDeletelooking rly gorgeous on you
ReplyDeleteI can relate with that issue with sharpening - getting it pointy without wasting too much product. I must try that fridge idea! Thanks! :)
ReplyDeletei read many blogs and i have seen gals using diff. kajals but have not seen anyone using color bar kohl...i use color bar Indian eye kohl Black and its my fav...soft...intense-est black... just love it...
ReplyDeletei suggest u give 2 it a try...and mail me if u like it :)
hey but I am still confused which to buy LOTUS or NEW satin LAKME or OLD LAKME.....I have used lakme old one...have seen satin one and lotus in shops but confused which to buy....plz help...
ReplyDeleteGauri- My first choice would still be Lotus, then Old Lakme Kajal
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What is the difference between a kajal and a kohl? Which is better suited for the upper lash line and waterline?
ReplyDeletei dint liked it as it is smudging effect and also problem in sharpening
ReplyDeleteU hv done ur eyes so well, it looks as if done by an expert!!! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWell I bought this kajal pencil & tried it, but unfortunately it does smudge on my lower lash line, even after d compact trick & I hv to keep wiping it off. :(