@laurenelizabeth1390 where are you getting blue from....surma is only black...and then depending on how pure it is you can get grayish colors too but how do you get brown, blue and other colours. Do they add colouring to the black?
Uhh hell yea and also in blue, golden,white, pink! Even orange! They add colour to it nowadays, it's got the same consistency as kajal or Kohl but it's great I guess
The original kohl is made with natural materials that protect the eyes, it's a sunnah in Islam for men and women, it's good specially for people who live in a dry sunny areas.
They are actually a gray color. I always said I had blue eyes until a group of people told me I was wrong, it is a gray color, so I go with that. But you are absolutely right, they are pretty!
As an Indian it is called as kajal in India and surma in Pakistan I know it's for beautification and religious purpose this is used from like 3000 BC and is also a important part of our culture ❤
Basically kajal and surma are different things Surma is what she used -its a powder And kajal is what is generally used. As an Indian we also use surma
great to see all the different cultures in the comments coming together and giver each other tips and advice....and educating people like me on how make up is used not just for beautfication purposes......this i how things should be....looks like an amazing product xx
In Pakistan🇵🇰, we called it surma and it is very much popular among people. Almost every household has this. Im amazed that i have never seen west using this
Im from morocco and i would recommend dipping it a bit in water. It make it a little easier cause some people feel like it's kinda dry. Hopefully it helps!
@@gabby222themoon the real medicinal one is made with antimony. Just google 'ithmid antimony'. I've been using it for years, and there's aspecialprocess on how its made in Morocco. The antimony stone is basically fried in a large cast iron skillet and herbs are added and all is ground up. Antimony oxide is even used in some western eye-lens products.
Part of the reason kohl is used to close to the eye is not just for beauty but it natural kohl is antiseptic qualities and stops flys deposit eggs in yours at night. Which is why you see children and men wore it historically. Medical paper conforms the benefits : “The Efficacy of Kohl (Surma) and Erythromycin in Treatment of Blepharitis: An Open-Label Clinical Trial” In Persian medicine, blepharitis has been explained in eyelid diseases section. One of the most common treatments of eyelid diseases in Persian medicine texts is using kohl. Kohl, called surma in Persian, is a mineral substance with cold and dry nature. According to Persian medicine, it has several benefits. Traditional healers have paid special attention to the treatment of eye diseases, for example, applying kohl on the eyelid can prevent cataracts and eye ulcers. According to Persian medicine, kohl is an eye tonic and preserves eye health.
It keeps the eyes cool and clean. Using Surma for eyes benefits them by protecting them from the harmful radiations of the sun and preventing dust from entering them. It strengthens the eyes and improves vision. Surma also treat inflammation and watery eyes.@@mycharieamor
This is very neat! I've never seen eyeliner like this before but makes sense because Arabian women have some of the most gorgeous eyes and eye makeup. Can you tell me where I would be able to buy this product from? I live in Canada I've never seen one before.
@@merr_969 Hello my Egyptian friend, Kohl is an Arabic word by definition and use. We have a totally deferent method to make it then you guys. So It is made from the origin of kohl, which is ithmid stone, which is processed in three ways. The first and oldest of them is the ithmid stone is placed on embers until it explodes and fine pebbles are scattered from it, then it is soaked in a mixture of water and Arabic coffee for days. And yes a lot of cultures have it, the name and method are different of course, but still part of their culture 🫶🏻.
Be careful and do research with brands. There was a contamitaion problem that caused blindness and severe infections/illness. Not all of them but just be safe.
Also, kajal (kohl) can contain high levels of lead. Lead is often present in the form of lead sulfide and can make up more than half of a kajal product's weight (some have been found with over 70% lead and have been documented to cause damage to children & adults). Kajal that is purchased outside of the United States is more likely to contain lead, and the lead can be absorbed through the skin and eyes. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can damage the brain and make it difficult for children to learn, pay attention, and behave. The CDC has determined that no amount of lead is safe for humans.
@@beanmoobuy products made in Europe or the United States. Be careful what product you buy! Kajal (kohl) bought from sources outside the US and Europe can contain high levels of lead. Lead is often present in the form of lead sulfide and can make up more than half of a kajal product's weight (some have been found with over 70% lead and have been documented to cause permanent learning deficits in children & adults). Kajal that is purchased outside of the United States is more likely to contain lead, and the lead can be absorbed through the skin and eyes. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can damage the brain and make it difficult for children to learn, pay attention, and behave. The CDC has determined that no amount of lead is safe for humans.
Did you know that this khol is extracted from the kohl stone found in Isfahan (in Iran), Morocco, the Levant and Yemen, Although it may bother you a little when applied, it is full of benefits for the eyes. It cleans your eyes, I also have heard before that it lengthens eyelashes, but I am not sure about this information.
It's called "surma" And it's made of original ingredients to protect our eyes and to keep it safe from sand dust it's also sunnah for muslims to apply this the correct way it to blow out some of the powder from the stick before using so u don't use too much❤
@@flamingo2603yeah that’s why I don’t use dark colors in my lower water line. It tends to close off the eye. I use a sparkly champagne color. But I do use black on my top waterline.
In India 🇮🇳 it's called, for the most part, "Karjal" or "kajal"* & it's used for eye & eyesight health (it's used on babies) & for religious reasons, purposes, celebrations. It usually also comes in a creme form, in small tin containers with screw off lids & a small glass or acrylic tube with a larger ball at one end that's dipped into the creme & swiped along the upper & lower inner lids or water lines. *I'm trying to "spell what is essentially a sound because I'm not able to write in Hindi. This is as close as I can get phonetically.
Also In Iran. Let me tell you how to make it and in Persian it's called SOORME. Put an almond/hazelnut/walnut on a metal stick and lit it. Let the fire subside. Bring a steel plate and put two or three cubes of ice on it. When the fire is fading you can see only smoke now that's the right time to put the smoking nut under the plate. The smoke hits the plate and you can see black residue. Do it with 4 or 5 nuts then scrape the black stuff with a blade and add one or two drops of whatever oil you want. Do your inner eyeliner or brows with it cause it improves your lashes and it's completely natural. For outer eye lines it doesn't stick around for a long time. Oh apply it with the right applicator if you don't have any use a match but be very careful.
I'm Pakistani when I was little my mom would let me wear her Surma on Eid and I always felt like a grown up. It was in a brass bottle made to look like a pot and the stick/wand handle was an elaborate tree. So beautiful.
Hello 👋🏻 just to let you know ! In fact, khôl is a sunna among Muslims, that is to say that our prophet Mohamed ﷺ used it. More particularly the khôl ithmid which in addition to being aesthetic has medicinal virtues: protects the eyes, hypoallergenic, strengthens life and improves vision, anti-bacterial, grows eyelashes... it comes from a natural stone: the antimoine and it is as well used by men as by women in Islam. That's it!😊
Thank you for explaining this. My best friend throughout my childhood was second generation Yemeni Muslim and I remember her teaching me how to use this type of kohl and I loved it but I never knew about the history and religious meaning behind it. Mashallah 🙏🏻
@@riakendall8610 Thanks to its anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties, kohl cleans, disinfects and purifies the eyes which improves vision and also protects from external dust
Ive always admired Indian and middle eastern women who wore this because its soooo beautiful but never realized what it was. Shout out to everyone explaining the history and meaning behind it! 👏🏼 thank u so much
this is kohl and this have been used for multiple generations in the south-asian culture and not just for beauty but also for its anti-septic benefits and its supposed to be put as close as possible to the eyeball.. @beachbum6781 and @deborahbrookes-mangan4107
@@beachbum6781 did your friend not wash it out properly? also khol is made to go on your waterline, if you dont take care of your eye properly then ofc you're going to get an infection. hope your friend is okay though.
Pakistani grannies also do the same. It always traumatized me to watch it thinking that it might wrongly get inserted in the eye resulting in eye getting popped out😭
I can’t believe how rude some of the comments are, even when she posted this on FB - you can politely educate someone without being patronising or insulting. “Hey! Just to let you know it’s actually ____ not ____ and it’s typically used for ___, next time maybe you could ___. I hope this helps!” Why do people forget their manners behind a phone screen. She made a mistake she’s a human being, we all make mistakes & we all learn - correct her politely, it’s great that she’s trying to learn something new… sheesh. (Edit: no I am not just talking about the “blunt” comments I’m talking about the comments that are flat out insulting and name calling her. And no, I am not a “fan” of hers, this is the only video I’ve ever seen from her, I’m just a human trying to be sympathetic of another human who’s made a mistake. All the people saying she’s acting like a know it all, she’s a RUclipsr firstly, she HAS to act confident - and women on the internet aren’t allowed to have confident personalities anymore without people labelling them as a cocky know it all? Secondly she isn’t acting like an expert, for all you know her source was dodgy/unreliable, or she just got excited when the package arrived and jumped to the chase. And even if she really was that ignorant, that’s still no excuse for people to be insulting and belittling her. Most of you in the comments are acting like you’ve never made a mistake in your life, or never gotten a piece of information wrong. She’s young. Give her a break. You can still politely educate someone, no matter how naive they are, why stoop down to that level?)
tone is hard to convey through text, especially a comment section. criticism especially can be read as negative or attacking. these people are just educating, but maybe not saying it in a way that is agreeable to you. you also sound like a fan of hers if you view her content on multiple platforms, and that may be skewing your perception if she’s someone you like.
Very well said.👏🏻 I hate how rude, ignorant and nasty people have become online. They wouldn't speak to people like that in real life, then again it seems like there's no end to people's arrogance and entitlement now, they probably would. There are ways to point out people's mistakes without making them feel terrible about themselves and for what? An eyeliner?!? 🙄
@@megan-mr9vk I’m not a “fan”, this is the only video I’ve ever seen of hers, I just so happened to see this video on Facebook too, my RUclips algorithm doesn’t know what my Facebook algorithm has seen. I’m just a human being with manners who respects other human beings . When people say things like “Arab honey not Arabic 💀” that’s patronising. There’s polite ways to educate someone. She probably got her information from a dodgy source, mistakes happen.
@@megan-mr9vkoh trust me, I’m French, I know about coming off as blunt & harsh accidentally, but there are some people in this comment section that are being straight up patronising and insulting just because she made a mistake.
Kohl is antibacterial, so the tiny burning sensation you get from using it or when you get teary eyed is because of that. Most Saharan Bedouins use it because of the sand that gets into the eyes and irritates, so they use kohl to keep their eyes from inflammation, it is also used to deflect from the scorching sun
The Clinique powder liner is very dark too. It comes in a little pallet that looks like eyeshadow with a tiny little paint brush. You wet the brush and roll it over the powder liner and wait a few seconds for it to absorb the water and it turns the blackest I’ve ever found. Then it’s completely waterproof and doesn’t melt off from heat or oils. It seriously has to be washed off or it will last 2-3 days. It does lighten after 24 hours, but it’s still pretty dark.
Coal liner goes on black and is typically hard to take off, so this sounds like a scam. Clinique doesn't touch the dramatic side of makeup so I can imagine the product itself. Coal liners have always been used and that's where the "racoons eye" names come from.
The product is originally called Surma. Organically it's black and if made with certain specific ingredients it's said to have benefits for eyesight health.
What do you mean by "organically?" Do you mean when its made from ground galena (aka "Kohl Stone")? "Kohl stone" is literally lead sulfide and is a common source of lead exposure. It's an even bigger problem when people apply it to their infants or small children who are more susceptible to lead toxicity and the neurological effects of lead based compounds. Lead bioaccumulates. Chelation therapy is the only way to get rid of it. Even products made from antimony or carbon have been shown to be up to 30% lead. There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that it protects your eyes from the sun. All it does is reduce glare, which is not the same thing as absorbing the sun's UV rays. A pair of sunglasses or a hat with a bill on the front are more effective at reducing UV exposure. The other claim is that it has antimicrobial properties and prevents/cures certain common eye infections. The perceived benifit of helping to reduce eye infection is because it triggers over production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide plays a role in many cell functions and triggers an immune response. However, overproduction of NO disrupts cell metabolism, damages cell DNA, reacts with O2 to form damaging free radicals, and ultimately causes cell death. So while it's killing bacteria, it's also killing and damaging healthy cells. (Note: I'm talking about products that are produced outside North America and Europe where the traditional ingredients in Kohl, Surma, Kajal, tiro, etc are banned.)
Surma has been proven to be toxic. Khol traditional name is Kajal. In india it was made by collecting the soot of a ghee flame on a cotton wick collected on a spoon. This is pure black carbon.
I've been using black eye shadow on that inner part of my eyes for like 15 years as my eyeliner. It's wayyyy darker than actual eye liner, it lasts ALL DAY, it looks better, AND it doesn't actually touch my skin at all - so no damage to the delicate skin around my eyes. I use a very thin makeup brush to apply it.
In Tunisia we use it to protect the eyes like antiseptic eye drops. Kohl was used for aesthetic purposes but also because of its medical virtues as eye drops and to protect the eyes from desert sand.
blimey didnt realise eyeliner like this is making a comeback. I used to do my eyeliner like this when i was in my teens and twenties approx 30 years ago!
In India, most of us swatch the coal onto a finger and use it to apply it to our eyes And if excess coal left on the finger , we rub it on our hair It keeps eyes cool and protect them In our state we call it , katika ❤
@@Lynn-rv4ty if your experienced enough, some tend to shake a lot Some others can perfectly is a sec with their finger better that a pencil , like I can't use a pencil but using my finger does better
Wow, I've literally never done that since I just use pencil kajal. Is katika a telugu word? More importantly, an Indian tgcf fan??? I thought I was the only one😭
Persians also use it, but it's calles sormeh in persian it is made of lead sulfieds or really finely grinded burn almonds mixed with some sort of oil for biding it, that's why it is so dark but also easy to blend and smudge In persian it is believed to grant better eye sight, good fortune and kind of like a third eye effect the one that wears sormeh will have great foresight in their life and decisions. And it is not just for women, men and also children wear it
@JacquelineUnderwood despite the middle eastern people in the comments telling you how "good for your eyes" this product is, yes. It's made of lead. Many times people have become blind due to contamination issues and issues with the lead.
@@Balingyobviously they meant the version made from burning oily nuts and a certain kind of high altitude plant, not lead 🙄 modern replication isnt always the best, western powder was originally superfine clay or flour before they discovered lead white and kicked off centuries of brain disease… People are thinking of the original which you can still get in certain areas hand produced, don’t be so quick to label people ignorant
@@Balingy firstly the issue is on me i didn't do enough research at the time of leaving this comment and i apologise greatly for the confusion i have caused and my ignorance. To the concern of lead being dangerous, yes it is. Apperantly from the research i have done lead sulfieds were first used in sormeh/khol when it was first introduced to the west and then replaced with organic charcoal upon discovering the dangers of lead. When middle easterns speak of sormeh/khol's benefits we speak of the original version which was made of burned nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazlenut and so on) these nuts would be burned in seasame oil and then grinded and applied to the eye by bone or wooden applicators. The soot that the burning oil gave to the nuts made an extremely dark cosmetic substance.
@@Balingydude ofc in this age "natural is limited" but people call it beneficial coz it actually was when it was made of all natural substances. There was a reason it was culturally practiced in the middle east. Nowadays, products are ofc very mixed up with harmful substances.
It's called Sorme and it is a traditional makeup product we use in Iran. Also the name Sheida which is also my name it's Persian word meaning someone who has gone crazy because of love💋
You can even make it yourself burn an almond under a pan and collect the black smoke on the surface that's your kohl mix it with some oil and you have a kajal kinda like a gel liner but better
About ten or so years ago L’Oréal did a series of kohl liners in a whole array of colours. I still have a few of the pots. I recommend putting eye drops in your eyes before doing your eye makeup if you’re going to wear kohl.
I still have one from even a longer time ago. It's kind of shaped like an incense cone in a little plastic base with a cover. Lasts forever and is the blackest ever. Rimmel stopped making it a long time ago. 😢
@@kayjay51 my great grandmother started using it back in the old days, mums only known rimmel khol, same as me. Being Armenian I've always felt naked without my khol, top and bottom waterlines, a touch of mascara, some BB cream and lip gloss and you're a million dollars. HOW GOOD DOES YOUR SLEEP SMOKY EYE LOOK THE NEXT DAY HAHAHA 💀❤️
For the commenters and creator. “Natural” materials doesn’t mean safe, let alone protects the eyes. Remember that lead, mercury, arsenic, antimony sulfide, and cadmium are also natural. Traditional kohl eyeliner is not sold in the US for example because they tend to contain high levels of lead in the form of natural form of Galena minerals. The other above substances have been found in the eyeliners as well. It also does not inherently protect the eyes. In some historical and cultural contexts, it was believed to have protective properties, but these claims are not supported by repeatable evidence.
@@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens surma doesn't come in different colours. Depending on how pure it is, it's just different shades of black, grey or sometimes with flecks of silver.
I love love LOVE kohl made with canola oil and soot. I live in Tunisia, and it's quite easy to find here, as it is a majority Muslim country with a long history of using kohl to protect the eyes. Can confirm- this place is a literal desert and putting natural oil and soot kohl on your waterline really helps with the dry itchy feeling on the eyes! Not to mention, looks gorgeous. Just make sure you're getting a brand that uses fine lampblack and not any dyes, you don't want to go blind.
Traditionally this was made with lead in it. If you're getting products in the US and the UK they should be lead free, but if you are getting an import you might want to Get a lead tester for it
Yes! This! Lead is often present in the form of lead sulfide and can make up more than half of a kajal product's weight (some have been found with over 70% lead and have been documented to cause permanent learning deficits in children & adults). Kajal that is purchased outside of the United States and Europe is more likely to contain lead, and the lead can be absorbed through the skin and eyes. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can damage the brain and make it difficult for children to learn, pay attention, and behave. The CDC has determined that no amount of lead is safe for humans.
Not made traditionally with lead you crazy lady. It's pure cotton burnt then mixed with beeswax. If purchased in Arab or India countries it's just those ingredients
Just keep in mind that in spite of how lovely it looks & contrasts with coloured eyes & makes them stand out, it does also make the eye look smaller. So, if you have eyes that are on the smaller side or just want your eyes to look larger gives this a pass. You can see the difference on this women's gorgeous coloured massive & long lashed eyes. Once it's on, the eye with the kohl looks smaller. NOT uglier, or worse or _anything_ other than smaller in comparison.
Well as a Muslim girl from Bangladesh i wanna say that in my culture we also apply this,but I've only seen it in black colour so i don't think it has any other colour. And i don't know about other but i wanna say that being a Muslim girl i know that this liner is a part of our Muslim culture. I mean we can apply this. And I've heard that this liner is really good for our eyes. Cuz it helps us to see better and makes our eyes more beautiful. And the original khole liner comes from Soudi Arab.
I think it prob was used in Spain coz Spain used to be an Islamic country and muslims use kohl bcos the prophet muhammad pbuh used to use it and kohl is the arabic word for it. (Maybe it's in Spanish too but derived from arabic)
@@digitaltheidiot3618it was used in Spain because everyone wore heavy eyeliner in the 1980s, it was an almost international look 😂 I feel old that I know this and people don’t…America, Japan, Brazil, cultures that aren’t eyeliner heavy wore lots of
It's expensive because it's medicinal. Makeup was originally used to signify your region, tribe, family and to protect from disease/parasites. People over-emphasize aesthetics and forgot the purpose of everything.
It actually with that too is good for your eyes! You can use it for make up purposes but in Islam we know that using it before sleeping, is very healthy for your eyes! It kind of let’s say strengthens the eye barrier, makes your lashes stronger eye sight gets better etc etc. and wearing it in the day (as mostly North Africans did in the past mostly) makes your eyes protected from the UV. So literally only good points there (and Islam already knew that all, literally so cool) ❤🥰
as I remember A LOT of them also contain a high level of lead and arsenic (which is obviously not a good thing). I remember some cases when kids got poisoned because of this, although I have no idea if it can be dangerous for adults as well. so be careful!
@@ego_peyseyshestvodangerous kohls are the ones that are being manufactured by make up brands which contain the chemical substances that you mentioned, but the more healthy ones are the ones that contain natural ingredients rather than synthetic
@@ego_peyseyshestvoyeaaa people saying it’s “good for your eyes” is definitely an old wives tale..and i’m middle eastern soo they can’t claim i’m ignorant lmao
Use it before sleeping? That doesn’t sound good tho, yes, I also heard that Surma is good for eyes, because it protects you from heat, direct sunlight or something.
@@hadesisbaby eh, it really has some UV protection and antibacterial qualities (based on researches). tho I think we have way better options for that in 21c.
I like the fact that she mentioned which groups of people use this specific product. Usely people, particularly white people, take stuff from other cultures and don't even bother to mention which one of them.
I just looked there is a coupke different colors of this exact one on amazon. I'm sure there's more in other sites and brands. But this one had black dsrk blue green and brown.
Idk about this brand but also try to look into more authentic khols, it’s life changing and it’s actually good for your eyes and it prevents eyes infections
You can make this easily yourself, there are many authentic Indian tutorials & it's quite simple. Edit, it's the only colour, because it's literally Charcoal. Edited because I originally put "Coal" instead of "Charcoal" but this is not correct.
It will stay on basically all day long. I wore kohl like this once. I washed my face a few times on typical tropical weather, and the kohl was still there in the evening 😂
I thought your eyes looked stunning before you added that liner! Liner inthe lash line makes eyes appear smaller.. we did that in the early 80s.. then during the late 80s we started putting liner just under the lash line.. what a huge difference!!
If you start at the outer corner and glide it inward, it would be much easier. Kohl is a remedy for eyes made with specific ingredient, it's not supposed to come in different colours.
Is worn by Muslims primarily because it was worn by our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) 1400 years ago and we like to follow his example. He applied it 3 times before going to sleep, and it is known to have many health benefits and improve the vision. But it doesn’t always cost £10 😅 if you go to any islamic shop or islamic gift shop, they usually have them for anything up to £7 max
@ranyaal3013 how does lead help with eyesight? if you mean just soothing the eye via herbs and protecting it from sun i get that. but eyesight cant be fixed nonsurgically, its a deformation of the eye i reckon
Our grandparents did this on us as babies 😂 it's kind of soothing but maybe cause its just nostalgic for me but it is irritating if you have too much on the stick
The little irritation u feel might even cause a teardrop but actually it's the healing power in it that cleanse ur eye and you will notice after the irritation that the white of ur eye is actually whiter.
i’m sure someone already said this but “arabic” is the language and “arabs” are the people who speak arabic. so i usually say middle eastern or arab. (this could be differently used around the world but this is what i learned from my ex that was born and raised in kuwait)
In india i have seen growing up they make it by putting it into a direct heat and by the smoke the container becomes black and scrap out and mix with few drops of coconut oil and put in eyes and its really black or sesame oil or mustard oil can be used to blend aswell
In Pakistan, this dry powder liner is called ' surma' .... Its good for eye health.. the best One is dalled ' asmad'. From Saudi Arabia. Muslims / Pakistanis using it for ages Inside the eyes !! Yes.
The goal is to get a shadow spreading out from the waterline, not just the waterline. That is what gives a mysterious look. On the other hand; only wearing it on the waterline makes the eyes look smaller.
Blue green maroon grey brown are the other colour choices
Where? All I could find on Amazon was black, brown, and blue.
@laurenelizabeth1390 where are you getting blue from....surma is only black...and then depending on how pure it is you can get grayish colors too but how do you get brown, blue and other colours. Do they add colouring to the black?
@@soniasara8597some brands add colors to it. These are not pure surma or kajal
Yes and I was taught you should chose the color of your eyes to make them pop 😊
Uhh hell yea and also in blue, golden,white, pink! Even orange! They add colour to it nowadays, it's got the same consistency as kajal or Kohl but it's great I guess
in morocco we would often wet the stick before dipping it into the powder, makes it neater and easier to
Thank you for this Information❤
We do the same too❤🇩🇿
How tf did I, a moroccan, live all my life not knowing this 😭😭😭
You Moroccans always want to make it about Morocco lmaooo poorest North African country and most numerous immigrants in the world
Oooo love it! How long does it last??
The original kohl is made with natural materials that protect the eyes, it's a sunnah in Islam for men and women, it's good specially for people who live in a dry sunny areas.
It also protects your eyes from sand gusts!
Natural doesn’t always mean good
@@dolphinswilltakeover okay 😂? Kohl natural is the best and it IS good
@@dolphinswilltakeover dude you got owned 😂😂
@@dolphinswilltakeoverLiterally everything considered sunnah in islam is beneficial for you 😂
Omg! the black khol liner on your green eyes are literally soo pretty!!!
I see her eyes as blue? 💙
@@ainkulu oh ur right lol,. but its still so pretty
They are actually a gray color. I always said I had blue eyes until a group of people told me I was wrong, it is a gray color, so I go with that. But you are absolutely right, they are pretty!
@@Mrsrooster mhm! colored eyes are stunning!!! grey, blue, green.
Her eyes are definitely grey but very pretty!
In Pakistan it is called "Surma"it very beneficial for eyes
Yes
Yes in india too
I was trying to find this comment 😂
Not Just in Pakistan but also in India🇮🇳 it is called "Surma"
I'm interested, what are the benefits? Is it like environmental?
As an Indian it is called as kajal in India and surma in Pakistan I know it's for beautification and religious purpose this is used from like 3000 BC and is also a important part of our culture ❤
Yes, in Pakistan we call it Surma! 😀 🙌
In Bangladesh it’s called “shurma”
❤❤❤yeah it's true 😊
Basically kajal and surma are different things
Surma is what she used -its a powder
And kajal is what is generally used.
As an Indian we also use surma
It's barely 20 rupees in india
great to see all the different cultures in the comments coming together and giver each other tips and advice....and educating people like me on how make up is used not just for beautfication purposes......this i how things should be....looks like an amazing product xx
totally agree! i just came from a video that was the opposite of this spirit so it’s nice to see
@@caitlynm924 its ridiculous isnt it....some people would fight their own shadow if they could 🙄
100% agree! I love it!!! ❤❤ Imagine what all we could know and do, if we all did this, for everything!
@@michellew8922 the world would be how i believe it was intended to be.....literal heaven on earth x
I am going to sound SO OLD but i remember when this is what the internet used to be, before trolls took over the web
In Pakistan🇵🇰, we called it surma and it is very much popular among people. Almost every household has this. Im amazed that i have never seen west using this
Same in Punjab! We call it surma or kajjla :) I think the rest of India calls it kaajal
Same in Azerbaijan :)
@@Caddddik I think we call surma when it is in powder form and kajal when it is in solid form.
both are different @@Caddddik
@@hijabigirl3484surma is made of grinded stone
Im from morocco and i would recommend dipping it a bit in water. It make it a little easier cause some people feel like it's kinda dry. Hopefully it helps!
She has a bad indian ithmid made out of charcoal. Moroccan ithmid is made with antimony which has healing properties.
@@wanderotter4667antimony is literally toxic what are u talking about?
@@gabby222themoon that's in the original one. Just stating facts.
@@gabby222themoon the real medicinal one is made with antimony. Just google 'ithmid antimony'. I've been using it for years, and there's aspecialprocess on how its made in Morocco. The antimony stone is basically fried in a large cast iron skillet and herbs are added and all is ground up. Antimony oxide is even used in some western eye-lens products.
Would it grow bacteria from getting wet?
Part of the reason kohl is used to close to the eye is not just for beauty but it natural kohl is antiseptic qualities and stops flys deposit eggs in yours at night. Which is why you see children and men wore it historically.
Medical paper conforms the benefits : “The Efficacy of Kohl (Surma) and Erythromycin in Treatment of Blepharitis: An Open-Label Clinical Trial”
In Persian medicine, blepharitis has been explained in eyelid diseases section. One of the most common treatments of eyelid diseases in Persian medicine texts is using kohl. Kohl, called surma in Persian, is a mineral substance with cold and dry nature. According to Persian medicine, it has several benefits. Traditional healers have paid special attention to the treatment of eye diseases, for example, applying kohl on the eyelid can prevent cataracts and eye ulcers. According to Persian medicine, kohl is an eye tonic and preserves eye health.
Wouldn't have known that 😮
Thanks for sharing
Woah I thought the exact opposite that she probably shouldn’t have it that close to her eye. That’s really cool!
❤
This is true but only for natural kohl. Please be sure not to buy it from sketchy companies bc they sometimes have traces of harmful metals etc
Did women not have to worry about flies depositing eggs in their eyes?
but its not liner 😭 its called surma and pakistani and indian and others wear it for eye sight and religious or beautification purposes .
May I ask how it helps with eyesight?
Yeah
It keeps the eyes cool and clean. Using Surma for eyes benefits them by protecting them from the harmful radiations of the sun and preventing dust from entering them. It strengthens the eyes and improves vision. Surma also treat inflammation and watery eyes.@@mycharieamor
So its kohl liner.
@@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens nope, kohl is different. Surma is powder. Kajol is the liquid/moistened form of surma. Kohl is a whole other thing.
That has to be one of the best makeup product you could use for eyes especially talking about sensitive waterline, so good choice
As an Arabian girl-y I'm happy to see people appreciate my culture and actually use it. All love ❤️ 🇸🇦
ur so loved im glad u and your culture exist 🥹🩷🥹🩷🥹🩷
This is very neat! I've never seen eyeliner like this before but makes sense because Arabian women have some of the most gorgeous eyes and eye makeup. Can you tell me where I would be able to buy this product from? I live in Canada I've never seen one before.
Its not your culture its ancient Egyptian
@@merr_969 Hello my Egyptian friend, Kohl is an Arabic word by definition and use. We have a totally deferent method to make it then you guys. So It is made from the origin of kohl, which is ithmid stone, which is processed in three ways. The first and oldest of them is the ithmid stone is placed on embers until it explodes and fine pebbles are scattered from it, then it is soaked in a mixture of water and Arabic coffee for days. And yes a lot of cultures have it, the name and method are different of course, but still part of their culture 🫶🏻.
@@nectarinegirl4106 🥹🫶🏻🫶🏻
Be careful and do research with brands. There was a contamitaion problem that caused blindness and severe infections/illness. Not all of them but just be safe.
Do you have any safe recommendations
Yup, if they contain powdered galena (lead sulfate), STAY AWAY!
@@beanmoosafest would be buying from local arab/ south asian marts
Also, kajal (kohl) can contain high levels of lead. Lead is often present in the form of lead sulfide and can make up more than half of a kajal product's weight (some have been found with over 70% lead and have been documented to cause damage to children & adults). Kajal that is purchased outside of the United States is more likely to contain lead, and the lead can be absorbed through the skin and eyes. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can damage the brain and make it difficult for children to learn, pay attention, and behave. The CDC has determined that no amount of lead is safe for humans.
@@beanmoobuy products made in Europe or the United States. Be careful what product you buy! Kajal (kohl) bought from sources outside the US and Europe can contain high levels of lead. Lead is often present in the form of lead sulfide and can make up more than half of a kajal product's weight (some have been found with over 70% lead and have been documented to cause permanent learning deficits in children & adults). Kajal that is purchased outside of the United States is more likely to contain lead, and the lead can be absorbed through the skin and eyes. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can damage the brain and make it difficult for children to learn, pay attention, and behave. The CDC has determined that no amount of lead is safe for humans.
Guerlain used to make these in a variety of colours and they were insanely good. There was one that was a coppery color that was just to die for.
Do they still make it?
I have the green.
Shame they don’t make them anymore..
So dumb. You are clogging your tear ducts just to look fake.
That does sound lovely
Did you know that this khol is extracted from the kohl stone found in Isfahan (in Iran), Morocco, the Levant and Yemen, Although it may bother you a little when applied, it is full of benefits for the eyes. It cleans your eyes, I also have heard before that it lengthens eyelashes, but I am not sure about this information.
Makes sense that it's a little pricey then, but given the health benefits I'm reading about I wouldn't have been surprised if it was actually more.
It's called "surma" And it's made of original ingredients to protect our eyes and to keep it safe from sand dust it's also sunnah for muslims to apply this the correct way it to blow out some of the powder from the stick before using so u don't use too much❤
Yes it’s called Surma, and in other cultures we call it Kohl ♥️ (I’m Palestinian)
@@zaynebal-bedaiwi2878 ohh thnksss i didn't knew this btw #FREEPALESTINE🇵🇸
What exactly are original ingredients
@@TheSarahskaninchen well traditionally it's made up of stibnite rock by grinding it into a fine powder
This is very random and had nothing to do with this but in finnish murha means kill or murder 😱😂
it literally made your eye color pop, it looks so good on you!!
It made her eyes look smaller
@@flamingo2603yeah that’s why I don’t use dark colors in my lower water line. It tends to close off the eye. I use a sparkly champagne color. But I do use black on my top waterline.
@@flamingo2603her eyes are already big so it suits her
Oh thank you!
In India 🇮🇳 it's called, for the most part, "Karjal" or "kajal"* & it's used for eye & eyesight health (it's used on babies) & for religious reasons, purposes, celebrations. It usually also comes in a creme form, in small tin containers with screw off lids & a small glass or acrylic tube with a larger ball at one end that's dipped into the creme & swiped along the upper & lower inner lids or water lines.
*I'm trying to "spell what is essentially a sound because I'm not able to write in Hindi. This is as close as I can get phonetically.
Germans call it Kajal too (just without an r)
@@FirstnameLastname-gr5kbwe also call it Kajal in india!
Actually it's Surma not Kajal kajal is diffrent and she just made a spelling mistake 😊
@@FirstnameLastname-gr5kbhuh echt?
Thank you!
It is called kajal in India. We used this to sooth our eyes❤😊
No girl, we call it surma, and the bottle is surmedaani.
Thanks
@@armeenkaur9664 did you forget india has a lot of languages?
It's not that. Kajal and Surma are different things, that's why @@arcaakvira
how would this be soothing it looks very irritating
Wow, the surma suits her grey eyes so well. She looks absolutely gorgeous.
Also In Iran. Let me tell you how to make it and in Persian it's called SOORME. Put an almond/hazelnut/walnut on a metal stick and lit it. Let the fire subside. Bring a steel plate and put two or three cubes of ice on it. When the fire is fading you can see only smoke now that's the right time to put the smoking nut under the plate. The smoke hits the plate and you can see black residue. Do it with 4 or 5 nuts then scrape the black stuff with a blade and add one or two drops of whatever oil you want. Do your inner eyeliner or brows with it cause it improves your lashes and it's completely natural. For outer eye lines it doesn't stick around for a long time. Oh apply it with the right applicator if you don't have any use a match but be very careful.
THANK YOU!
SOOOOOOOOO INTERESTING! Thanks!
@@Annie-ZA 😘😘😘
I'm Pakistani when I was little my mom would let me wear her Surma on Eid and I always felt like a grown up. It was in a brass bottle made to look like a pot and the stick/wand handle was an elaborate tree. So beautiful.
@@Goldphool How sweet 😍
Hello 👋🏻 just to let you know !
In fact, khôl is a sunna among Muslims, that is to say that our prophet Mohamed ﷺ used it. More particularly the khôl ithmid which in addition to being aesthetic has medicinal virtues: protects the eyes, hypoallergenic, strengthens life and improves vision, anti-bacterial, grows eyelashes... it comes from a natural stone: the antimoine and it is as well used by men as by women in Islam.
That's it!😊
Yes alhamdulillah
Thank you for explaining this. My best friend throughout my childhood was second generation Yemeni Muslim and I remember her teaching me how to use this type of kohl and I loved it but I never knew about the history and religious meaning behind it. Mashallah 🙏🏻
Thankyou for actually bieng nice and educating about th8s some ppl are bieng extremely rude
How does it improve vision? The science explanation.
@@riakendall8610 Thanks to its anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties, kohl cleans, disinfects and purifies the eyes which improves vision and also protects from external dust
Ive always admired Indian and middle eastern women who wore this because its soooo beautiful but never realized what it was. Shout out to everyone explaining the history and meaning behind it! 👏🏼 thank u so much
Wow! This is the first time I’ve seen someone apply eyeliner like this. Very effective!
Had a friend almost lost her eyesight from infection due to wearing makeup in water line. She demo'd make up for a living.
@@beachbum6781It probably wasnt a kohl eyeliner, kohl is fine for eye health and even prevents ulcers
this is kohl and this have been used for multiple generations in the south-asian culture and not just for beauty but also for its anti-septic benefits and its supposed to be put as close as possible to the eyeball.. @beachbum6781 and @deborahbrookes-mangan4107
@@beachbum6781 did your friend not wash it out properly? also khol is made to go on your waterline, if you dont take care of your eye properly then ofc you're going to get an infection. hope your friend is okay though.
only for this specific liner please! doing this with any other liners and it can greatly damage your eyes D:
In India, it is called Surma . Our Grandma used to put this in our eyes when we were child. ❤
Pakistani grannies also do the same. It always traumatized me to watch it thinking that it might wrongly get inserted in the eye resulting in eye getting popped out😭
it’s called kajal in India
@@user-xc3xv6gt1o My Nani and Mummy used to call it Surma.
Surma and Kajal both are different buddy. 🤗
@@mingukkie_2013 well in India it is called kajal and in Pakistan its called surma
@@yourfavperson3748 ok 👍 😊😇 I didn't know about this
I can’t believe how rude some of the comments are, even when she posted this on FB - you can politely educate someone without being patronising or insulting. “Hey! Just to let you know it’s actually ____ not ____ and it’s typically used for ___, next time maybe you could ___. I hope this helps!”
Why do people forget their manners behind a phone screen. She made a mistake she’s a human being, we all make mistakes & we all learn - correct her politely, it’s great that she’s trying to learn something new… sheesh.
(Edit: no I am not just talking about the “blunt” comments I’m talking about the comments that are flat out insulting and name calling her. And no, I am not a “fan” of hers, this is the only video I’ve ever seen from her, I’m just a human trying to be sympathetic of another human who’s made a mistake. All the people saying she’s acting like a know it all, she’s a RUclipsr firstly, she HAS to act confident - and women on the internet aren’t allowed to have confident personalities anymore without people labelling them as a cocky know it all? Secondly she isn’t acting like an expert, for all you know her source was dodgy/unreliable, or she just got excited when the package arrived and jumped to the chase. And even if she really was that ignorant, that’s still no excuse for people to be insulting and belittling her. Most of you in the comments are acting like you’ve never made a mistake in your life, or never gotten a piece of information wrong. She’s young. Give her a break. You can still politely educate someone, no matter how naive they are, why stoop down to that level?)
tone is hard to convey through text, especially a comment section. criticism especially can be read as negative or attacking. these people are just educating, but maybe not saying it in a way that is agreeable to you. you also sound like a fan of hers if you view her content on multiple platforms, and that may be skewing your perception if she’s someone you like.
not to mention people that are not native speakers can come off as harsh, too
Very well said.👏🏻 I hate how rude, ignorant and nasty people have become online. They wouldn't speak to people like that in real life, then again it seems like there's no end to people's arrogance and entitlement now, they probably would. There are ways to point out people's mistakes without making them feel terrible about themselves and for what? An eyeliner?!? 🙄
@@megan-mr9vk I’m not a “fan”, this is the only video I’ve ever seen of hers, I just so happened to see this video on Facebook too, my RUclips algorithm doesn’t know what my Facebook algorithm has seen. I’m just a human being with manners who respects other human beings . When people say things like “Arab honey not Arabic 💀” that’s patronising. There’s polite ways to educate someone. She probably got her information from a dodgy source, mistakes happen.
@@megan-mr9vkoh trust me, I’m French, I know about coming off as blunt & harsh accidentally, but there are some people in this comment section that are being straight up patronising and insulting just because she made a mistake.
Kohl is antibacterial, so the tiny burning sensation you get from using it or when you get teary eyed is because of that. Most Saharan Bedouins use it because of the sand that gets into the eyes and irritates, so they use kohl to keep their eyes from inflammation, it is also used to deflect from the scorching sun
The Clinique powder liner is very dark too. It comes in a little pallet that looks like eyeshadow with a tiny little paint brush. You wet the brush and roll it over the powder liner and wait a few seconds for it to absorb the water and it turns the blackest I’ve ever found. Then it’s completely waterproof and doesn’t melt off from heat or oils. It seriously has to be washed off or it will last 2-3 days. It does lighten after 24 hours, but it’s still pretty dark.
Can it go on the waterline
@@namedrop721Ty for this info 🎉
Coal liner goes on black and is typically hard to take off, so this sounds like a scam. Clinique doesn't touch the dramatic side of makeup so I can imagine the product itself. Coal liners have always been used and that's where the "racoons eye" names come from.
@@andie3448what
@@namedrop721 yup
The application amazed me!
Right. Is that how you do other liners as well?
@baleedat7 no. Mine are more like tiny crayons or pencils that are a little soft and you have to draw it in on the water line.
The product is originally called Surma. Organically it's black and if made with certain specific ingredients it's said to have benefits for eyesight health.
No, it wasn’t
@@sjlee100 yes it does
What do you mean by "organically?" Do you mean when its made from ground galena (aka "Kohl Stone")?
"Kohl stone" is literally lead sulfide and is a common source of lead exposure. It's an even bigger problem when people apply it to their infants or small children who are more susceptible to lead toxicity and the neurological effects of lead based compounds.
Lead bioaccumulates. Chelation therapy is the only way to get rid of it. Even products made from antimony or carbon have been shown to be up to 30% lead.
There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that it protects your eyes from the sun. All it does is reduce glare, which is not the same thing as absorbing the sun's UV rays. A pair of sunglasses or a hat with a bill on the front are more effective at reducing UV exposure.
The other claim is that it has antimicrobial properties and prevents/cures certain common eye infections. The perceived benifit of helping to reduce eye infection is because it triggers over production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide plays a role in many cell functions and triggers an immune response. However, overproduction of NO disrupts cell metabolism, damages cell DNA, reacts with O2 to form damaging free radicals, and ultimately causes cell death. So while it's killing bacteria, it's also killing and damaging healthy cells.
(Note: I'm talking about products that are produced outside North America and Europe where the traditional ingredients in Kohl, Surma, Kajal, tiro, etc are banned.)
@@sjlee100google is free u know
Surma has been proven to be toxic. Khol traditional name is Kajal. In india it was made by collecting the soot of a ghee flame on a cotton wick collected on a spoon. This is pure black carbon.
I've been using black eye shadow on that inner part of my eyes for like 15 years as my eyeliner. It's wayyyy darker than actual eye liner, it lasts ALL DAY, it looks better, AND it doesn't actually touch my skin at all - so no damage to the delicate skin around my eyes. I use a very thin makeup brush to apply it.
Just straight black shadow or do you add water or oil to it? I would think it would get in the eye easily...?
Doesn’t touch your skin? Im confused.
In Tunisia we use it to protect the eyes like antiseptic eye drops. Kohl was used for aesthetic purposes but also because of its medical virtues as eye drops and to protect the eyes from desert sand.
I’m glad more people are trying this! I always wear this because it really makes my eyes pop. I always wear it during Ramadan and Eid!
And where do you get yours? Is it the safe real deal. I really want to try it🎉
@@JR-md9rz I get it at a local Arab shop! Or I just order online!
I am in love with the packaging alone.
blimey didnt realise eyeliner like this is making a comeback. I used to do my eyeliner like this when i was in my teens and twenties approx 30 years ago!
In India, most of us swatch the coal onto a finger and use it to apply it to our eyes
And if excess coal left on the finger , we rub it on our hair
It keeps eyes cool and protect them
In our state we call it , katika ❤
if you use your finger are you still able to like tight line and everything??
@@Lynn-rv4ty if your experienced enough, some tend to shake a lot
Some others can perfectly is a sec with their finger better that a pencil , like I can't use a pencil but using my finger does better
@@Lynn-rv4ty I mean granmas and Mothers over here are experienced in how to apply it
@@Lynn-rv4ty because you realize that the finger tip is very delicate and doesnt irritate the waterline at all.
Wow, I've literally never done that since I just use pencil kajal. Is katika a telugu word?
More importantly, an Indian tgcf fan??? I thought I was the only one😭
Persians also use it, but it's calles sormeh in persian it is made of lead sulfieds or really finely grinded burn almonds mixed with some sort of oil for biding it, that's why it is so dark but also easy to blend and smudge
In persian it is believed to grant better eye sight, good fortune and kind of like a third eye effect the one that wears sormeh will have great foresight in their life and decisions. And it is not just for women, men and also children wear it
Isn't lead dangerous though?
@JacquelineUnderwood despite the middle eastern people in the comments telling you how "good for your eyes" this product is, yes. It's made of lead. Many times people have become blind due to contamination issues and issues with the lead.
@@Balingyobviously they meant the version made from burning oily nuts and a certain kind of high altitude plant, not lead 🙄 modern replication isnt always the best, western powder was originally superfine clay or flour before they discovered lead white and kicked off centuries of brain disease…
People are thinking of the original which you can still get in certain areas hand produced, don’t be so quick to label people ignorant
@@Balingy firstly the issue is on me i didn't do enough research at the time of leaving this comment and i apologise greatly for the confusion i have caused and my ignorance.
To the concern of lead being dangerous, yes it is. Apperantly from the research i have done lead sulfieds were first used in sormeh/khol when it was first introduced to the west and then replaced with organic charcoal upon discovering the dangers of lead.
When middle easterns speak of sormeh/khol's benefits we speak of the original version which was made of burned nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazlenut and so on) these nuts would be burned in seasame oil and then grinded and applied to the eye by bone or wooden applicators. The soot that the burning oil gave to the nuts made an extremely dark cosmetic substance.
@@Balingydude ofc in this age "natural is limited" but people call it beneficial coz it actually was when it was made of all natural substances. There was a reason it was culturally practiced in the middle east. Nowadays, products are ofc very mixed up with harmful substances.
It's called Sorme and it is a traditional makeup product we use in Iran. Also the name Sheida which is also my name it's Persian word meaning someone who has gone crazy because of love💋
This was such a fun and informational comment. I especially love your name and the translation!
As an iranian, i was waiting for this comment 😅
Those EYELASHES! ❤ Mesmerizing!
She is beautiful and has very beautiful eyes. But i think her eye lashes are fake.
You can even make it yourself burn an almond under a pan and collect the black smoke on the surface that's your kohl mix it with some oil and you have a kajal kinda like a gel liner but better
No way! Imma try this ❤
I LOVE seeing people work with kohl. So gorgeous and protective too 🧿🪬
It has lead in it
It is poisoning you every time you wear it
Okay, First, you’re stunning! Second, totally jealous of your lashes & third, you’re stunning!!!!!
Thankyou so much❤
You forgot 4th!!!! Her accent! I could listen to her all day! 😩😭😬🤭😍
We are muslim or ham ese surma kehte hai because ye sunnat ❤ It has many benefits, it keeps the eyes cool
The amount of trust you have in yours hand not to stab your eye is impressive I’d poke my eye out in milliseconds 😭
About ten or so years ago L’Oréal did a series of kohl liners in a whole array of colours. I still have a few of the pots. I recommend putting eye drops in your eyes before doing your eye makeup if you’re going to wear kohl.
I still have one from even a longer time ago.
It's kind of shaped like an incense cone in a little plastic base with a cover. Lasts forever and is the blackest ever.
Rimmel stopped making it a long time ago. 😢
Khol is in pencil form and you light it before using it for it to stay put. This is sumra. Rimmel does a beautiful khol pencil.
I was going to say that! I love Rimmels blacks! I've been using them for years. Everything else runs or wears off. Their pencil stays forever.
@@kayjay51 my great grandmother started using it back in the old days, mums only known rimmel khol, same as me. Being Armenian I've always felt naked without my khol, top and bottom waterlines, a touch of mascara, some BB cream and lip gloss and you're a million dollars.
HOW GOOD DOES YOUR SLEEP SMOKY EYE LOOK THE NEXT DAY HAHAHA 💀❤️
@@thatshottayewhy does it always look better the next day? Why? Why can’t I replicate it?!!!!
@@namedrop721 hahahaha. It's black magic fuckery is what it is 🤣
Dark blue would look amazing on you
For the commenters and creator. “Natural” materials doesn’t mean safe, let alone protects the eyes. Remember that lead, mercury, arsenic, antimony sulfide, and cadmium are also natural. Traditional kohl eyeliner is not sold in the US for example because they tend to contain high levels of lead in the form of natural form of Galena minerals. The other above substances have been found in the eyeliners as well.
It also does not inherently protect the eyes. In some historical and cultural contexts, it was believed to have protective properties, but these claims are not supported by repeatable evidence.
It's antimicrobial because of how toxic lead is.
Yes. They do different colors.
@@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens surma doesn't come in different colours. Depending on how pure it is, it's just different shades of black, grey or sometimes with flecks of silver.
I think it was ironic
As an Indian, I can surely say that I have used this and have one at my home.
Where did you get it from, brand name or any info? I use the normal kajal would love to try this though
I love love LOVE kohl made with canola oil and soot. I live in Tunisia, and it's quite easy to find here, as it is a majority Muslim country with a long history of using kohl to protect the eyes. Can confirm- this place is a literal desert and putting natural oil and soot kohl on your waterline really helps with the dry itchy feeling on the eyes! Not to mention, looks gorgeous. Just make sure you're getting a brand that uses fine lampblack and not any dyes, you don't want to go blind.
Traditionally this was made with lead in it. If you're getting products in the US and the UK they should be lead free, but if you are getting an import you might want to Get a lead tester for it
Yes! This! Lead is often present in the form of lead sulfide and can make up more than half of a kajal product's weight (some have been found with over 70% lead and have been documented to cause permanent learning deficits in children & adults). Kajal that is purchased outside of the United States and Europe is more likely to contain lead, and the lead can be absorbed through the skin and eyes. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can damage the brain and make it difficult for children to learn, pay attention, and behave. The CDC has determined that no amount of lead is safe for humans.
Not made traditionally with lead you crazy lady. It's pure cotton burnt then mixed with beeswax. If purchased in Arab or India countries it's just those ingredients
Just keep in mind that in spite of how lovely it looks & contrasts with coloured eyes & makes them stand out, it does also make the eye look smaller. So, if you have eyes that are on the smaller side or just want your eyes to look larger gives this a pass. You can see the difference on this women's gorgeous coloured massive & long lashed eyes. Once it's on, the eye with the kohl looks smaller. NOT uglier, or worse or _anything_ other than smaller in comparison.
My eyes are already tiny slits, I fear no eyeliner or western (or Indian :) ) beauty standards
@@namedrop721 same my eyes are already small. These my eyes look like the racist asian charicatures lmao
The color of your eyes are stunning.
hii! just a lil friendly reminder here! arabic refers to the language, whereas arab refers to the people. 🎀🖤
Well as a Muslim girl from Bangladesh i wanna say that in my culture we also apply this,but I've only seen it in black colour so i don't think it has any other colour. And i don't know about other but i wanna say that being a Muslim girl i know that this liner is a part of our Muslim culture. I mean we can apply this. And I've heard that this liner is really good for our eyes. Cuz it helps us to see better and makes our eyes more beautiful. And the original khole liner comes from Soudi Arab.
East Africa also uses this type too (e.g. Eritrea, Ethiopia). Cheers! 😊
In Spain we call it khol used to be very popular in the south on 80’s and 90’s
I think it prob was used in Spain coz Spain used to be an Islamic country and muslims use kohl bcos the prophet muhammad pbuh used to use it and kohl is the arabic word for it. (Maybe it's in Spanish too but derived from arabic)
@@digitaltheidiot3618no it was just a trend because people saw immigrants from morocco using it, spain wasn’t an islamic country btw
@@brothebys ah okay that makes more sense actually. Morocco is an Islamic country tho so I wasn't too far off
@@digitaltheidiot3618it was used in Spain because everyone wore heavy eyeliner in the 1980s, it was an almost international look 😂 I feel old that I know this and people don’t…America, Japan, Brazil, cultures that aren’t eyeliner heavy wore lots of
@@namedrop721 oh okay interesting, thanks for the info
It's expensive because it's medicinal. Makeup was originally used to signify your region, tribe, family and to protect from disease/parasites. People over-emphasize aesthetics and forgot the purpose of everything.
As an algerian i put it everyday cuz my mom said I'm still young for make-up 😭😂 you did a good job girl 💗
Anyone elses eyes water watching her put it on
yeah my watery eyes could NEVER. I don't understand how people tightline. I've tried.... and my eyes just leak it out.
It actually with that too is good for your eyes! You can use it for make up purposes but in Islam we know that using it before sleeping, is very healthy for your eyes! It kind of let’s say strengthens the eye barrier, makes your lashes stronger eye sight gets better etc etc. and wearing it in the day (as mostly North Africans did in the past mostly) makes your eyes protected from the UV.
So literally only good points there (and Islam already knew that all, literally so cool) ❤🥰
as I remember A LOT of them also contain a high level of lead and arsenic (which is obviously not a good thing). I remember some cases when kids got poisoned because of this, although I have no idea if it can be dangerous for adults as well.
so be careful!
@@ego_peyseyshestvodangerous kohls are the ones that are being manufactured by make up brands which contain the chemical substances that you mentioned, but the more healthy ones are the ones that contain natural ingredients rather than synthetic
@@ego_peyseyshestvoyeaaa people saying it’s “good for your eyes” is definitely an old wives tale..and i’m middle eastern soo they can’t claim i’m ignorant lmao
Use it before sleeping? That doesn’t sound good tho, yes, I also heard that Surma is good for eyes, because it protects you from heat, direct sunlight or something.
@@hadesisbaby eh, it really has some UV protection and antibacterial qualities (based on researches). tho I think we have way better options for that in 21c.
Your eyes look grey and super stunning!
Wow you’re eyes look amazing!😮😮😮😮
actually, we call it surmeh in Persian and my family (and other people obviously) make it with almonds 😭😂💞
I like the fact that she mentioned which groups of people use this specific product. Usely people, particularly white people, take stuff from other cultures and don't even bother to mention which one of them.
This looks gorgeous on you and your eye colour! Thanks for showcasing Arab beauty traditions 🤍
Its an ancient Egyptian tradition not arab
Oooo I only wear colored eyeliner now but this is incredible…I would love to have it in ANY color…
I just looked there is a coupke different colors of this exact one on amazon. I'm sure there's more in other sites and brands. But this one had black dsrk blue green and brown.
Idk about this brand but also try to look into more authentic khols, it’s life changing and it’s actually good for your eyes and it prevents eyes infections
Indian people have a naturally black waterline which is astounding 😊
We don't! It's almost always Kajal.
Nah cause why does it look AMAZING on you?!
In Iran we use them too. We call it Sormeh!
Yes❤
Your eyes are stunning !!
I just seen a light blue eyed girl use a redish looking liner and it popped her blue eyes so pretty!
Is it waterproof ?
I’m curious as well 🤔
No it is like ashes Muslim's use it for religious propose
No.
No not waterproof or smudge proof it's messy but it's supposed to look like that look up pictures of Surma and you'll see
No its not
You’re eyelashes look amazing btw 💜
We also call it surma in Punjab,India
It’s made from Ithmid/Asmad Stone. It’s good for clearing ur eyes, thicken lash, increase eye sight
You can make this easily yourself, there are many authentic Indian tutorials & it's quite simple. Edit, it's the only colour, because it's literally Charcoal.
Edited because I originally put "Coal" instead of "Charcoal" but this is not correct.
It's not coal. It's usually made from grinding galena; a lead sulfide.
@@Bekzee I've seen them make it by burning certain herbs, then grinding the charcoal into a paste with water.
@@klarasmetana3136thas kajal this is surma texture is quite different I have used both
There are different ways to prepare and use it. But yeah, if you can, just make it by yourself. Unless if you have sensitive eyes.
@@BekzeeGalena isn't available everywhere. And it's literally not allowed to be used now
Hows they stay of it? Do you have to reapply multiple times during the day?
It will stay on basically all day long. I wore kohl like this once. I washed my face a few times on typical tropical weather, and the kohl was still there in the evening 😂
I thought your eyes looked stunning before you added that liner! Liner inthe lash line makes eyes appear smaller.. we did that in the early 80s.. then during the late 80s we started putting liner just under the lash line.. what a huge difference!!
It’s mainly used for Arabs and North Africans, also in Islam it’s sunnah to use it because it helps people in the desert areas!
If you start at the outer corner and glide it inward, it would be much easier.
Kohl is a remedy for eyes made with specific ingredient, it's not supposed to come in different colours.
Ohh I NEED this!! ❤ It looks amazing! 🎉
Guelain does black as well as other colours .
Btw it's natural and so healthy so if it goes in your eyes it's not a bad thing it makes the eyes stronger ❤
We call it surma ...in india
Wow that liner make your eyes pop even more, you have beautiful eyes girl
Is worn by Muslims primarily because it was worn by our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) 1400 years ago and we like to follow his example. He applied it 3 times before going to sleep, and it is known to have many health benefits and improve the vision.
But it doesn’t always cost £10 😅 if you go to any islamic shop or islamic gift shop, they usually have them for anything up to £7 max
Just a fun fact: The people are Arab. The language is Arabic. People are not Arabic, they are Arab.
No way I could do that
It actually helps with your eyesight:) (kohl NOT kahjaal or kajaal the packaging is usually similar)
@ranyaal3013 how does lead help with eyesight? if you mean just soothing the eye via herbs and protecting it from sun i get that. but eyesight cant be fixed nonsurgically, its a deformation of the eye i reckon
Omg you look like Madison beer I thought for real you where here for a sec
She looks nothing like Madison beer lmfao
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It looks so scary
Our grandparents did this on us as babies 😂 it's kind of soothing but maybe cause its just nostalgic for me but it is irritating if you have too much on the stick
Womp womp
The little irritation u feel might even cause a teardrop but actually it's the healing power in it that cleanse ur eye and you will notice after the irritation that the white of ur eye is actually whiter.
i’m sure someone already said this but “arabic” is the language and “arabs” are the people who speak arabic. so i usually say middle eastern or arab. (this could be differently used around the world but this is what i learned from my ex that was born and raised in kuwait)
In india i have seen growing up they make it by putting it into a direct heat and by the smoke the container becomes black and scrap out and mix with few drops of coconut oil and put in eyes and its really black or sesame oil or mustard oil can be used to blend aswell
In Pakistan, this dry powder liner is called ' surma' .... Its good for eye health.. the best
One is dalled ' asmad'. From Saudi Arabia.
Muslims / Pakistanis using it for ages
Inside the eyes !! Yes.
Imagine how cool a neon green would be!!
The goal is to get a shadow spreading out from the waterline, not just the waterline. That is what gives a mysterious look. On the other hand; only wearing it on the waterline makes the eyes look smaller.