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Stila Kajal Eye Liner

Average member rating of 5.0
Average member rating
Rated a 6.5
This eye pencil has rich color and a suede-like texture -- perfect, as claimed, for creating smoky eyes. Shades like Tigers Eye and Amethyst are too great to pass on. The soft formula has enough waxiness so it doesn't fade, but (and it's a big one) the silver lettering on the packaging flakes off, sticking like barnacles to fingers and face. Another thumbs down: Air bubbles in the pencil, so you lose chunks as you sharpen. Come on, Stila!
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  • Member rated it 4.0

    Way Too Soft

    by joycecb (5 reviews)
    This pencil is way too soft. I tried it on my hand at the store because I don't like a really hard pencil and it seemed nice so I bought it. But when I used it, it was impossible to get a fine line because the point flattened out too quickly. I ended up putting small dashes of liner on my eye and then using an eyeliner b... May 7, 2008, 12:39 pm This pencil is way too soft. I tried it on my hand at the store because I don't like a really hard pencil and it seemed nice so I bought it. But when I used it, it was impossible to get a fine line because the point flattened out too quickly. I ended up putting small dashes of liner on my eye and then using an eyeliner brush to connect them. That worked, but the liner faded within an hour. What started out black practically disappeared. I could live with the softness but not when it fades so quickly. May 7, 2008, 12:39 pm

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    I love this eye liner

    by B (5 reviews)
    Finally an eyepencil that doesn't pull on my sensitive eyelids. It's so soft and creamy, very easy to apply and it stays put all day. Not for the inside rims though, it's too creamy for that, it blurs the eyes. I only use it on my upper lashline. I've used half of the pencil and so far no flaking and no airbubbles! I have ... May 6, 2008, 3:32 pm Finally an eyepencil that doesn't pull on my sensitive eyelids. It's so soft and creamy, very easy to apply and it stays put all day. Not for the inside rims though, it's too creamy for that, it blurs the eyes. I only use it on my upper lashline. I've used half of the pencil and so far no flaking and no airbubbles! I have it in dark blue, but I definitely will get a couple of other shades! May 6, 2008, 3:32 pm

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  • Member rated it 6.0

    pearl

    by janedoe (25 reviews)
    I use this eyeliner in pearl (white) for the bottom rims of my eyes and the inside corners of my eyes (between the eyes). The pencil is nice and soft and the color is easily blendable with the fingertips but the staying power is horribly weak. The liner is very soft and malleable so the tip of the pencil is prone to break... February 3, 2008, 6:01 pm I use this eyeliner in pearl (white) for the bottom rims of my eyes and the inside corners of my eyes (between the eyes). The pencil is nice and soft and the color is easily blendable with the fingertips but the staying power is horribly weak. The liner is very soft and malleable so the tip of the pencil is prone to breaking (you can lose a lot of product this way!). This pencil is not ideal, but it's the best white eyeliner I've tried so far. That being said, the search for the perfect white eyeliner continues... February 3, 2008, 6:01 pm

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  • Member rated it 6.0

    Nice but doesn't stay on long enough.

    by HelenBee (15 reviews)
    When I used this product for the first time I was really happy with how easy it pulled over my skin. It didn't tug at my eyelashes and when I smudged it it spread like butter. The color stayed true through out the day but when I went dancing the liner caused a nasty colored crease in through my purple eye shadow. Still a co... February 15, 2008, 8:08 pm When I used this product for the first time I was really happy with how easy it pulled over my skin. It didn't tug at my eyelashes and when I smudged it it spread like butter. The color stayed true through out the day but when I went dancing the liner caused a nasty colored crease in through my purple eye shadow. Still a cool liner but I would set it with something before you go out so you don't have to deal with creases. February 15, 2008, 8:08 pm

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 4.0

    Softy

    by JulieRader (8 reviews)
    This was disappointing. I loved the colour I picked, but the quality was just SO soft . I've used "hard" liners before May 21, 2008, 12:43 pm

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 6.0

    Really Pretty!

    by deb247 (34 reviews)
    This goes on so pretty. Carry with you for touchups. It won't last long, but it makes such a perfect smudged line. May 18, 2008, 7:44 pm

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 9.0

    Stial Kajal LIner

    by Jules141 (3 reviews)
    I actually like this eyeliner...it's soft and smudgy so you don't have to pull your eyelid really tight or press really hard to actually get some color on your lids. You can build the color if you want a more intense look and I have found that lasts well. I don't know if I would say it is my very favorite but it's in the ... May 6, 2008, 9:29 am I actually like this eyeliner...it's soft and smudgy so you don't have to pull your eyelid really tight or press really hard to actually get some color on your lids. You can build the color if you want a more intense look and I have found that lasts well. I don't know if I would say it is my very favorite but it's in the top two or three! May 6, 2008, 9:29 am

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    LOOOVE THIS!

    by _Lexx_ (5 reviews)
    I love this eyeliner! I use it for the inner rim of my eyes (although I know you're not suppose to put any at ALL). It goes on very smooth, and yes I agree it doesn't stay as long unlike the smudge pots Stila makes. It's easy to sharpen if you have the right sharpener. Overall, I would recommend this eyeliner! April 23, 2008, 7:41 pm

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  • Member rated it 6.0

    pros and cons

    by chitownchik (70 reviews)
    although the color is very dramatic and deep, it is definitely not the liner for oily skin or warm weather. although it was great during the winter months, now the its getting warmer it smudges all over the place. i wish it had better staying power April 19, 2008, 5:04 pm

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  • Member rated it 2.0

    Good Texture, Bad Staying Power

    by AmberGretchen (102 reviews)
    This pencil had a good texture when blending on, although, as the editorial review notes, it tends to fall off in chunks when sharpened. My main complaint though, is that it doesn't stay put very well on my slightly oily skin, and collects in a nasty line in my eyelid by the end of the day. Definitely not a good look! December 2, 2007, 9:05 pm

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  • Attributes

  • Type: Pencil

  • Manufacturer's Product Description

  • Kajal Eye Liner These richly hued pencils are formulated to mimic the ultra-soft texture of the Indian eye darkener of the same name. The luscious formula glides on perfectly, without dragging across the fragile skin of the eye area. Delivers bold, clear, true color that easily blends and beautifies. Size 0.04 oz

  • Directions

  • Use kajal eye liner for a precise, crisp line or smudged to create a smoky "dreamlike" appearance. Works perfectly with any eye shadow formula.

  • Ingredients

  • isohexadecane, octyldodecanol, polyethylene, microcrystalline wax cera microcristallinacire microcristalline, ethylhexyl palmitate, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) waxcandelilla ceracire de candelilla, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, lecithin, caprylyl methicone, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, disteardimonium hectorite, citric acid, propylene carbonate, [+/- mica, titanium dioxide (ci 77891), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), aluminum powder (ci 77000), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), carmine (ci 75470), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), manganese violet (ci 77742), ultramarines (ci 77007), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140)]

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