Coming of age as a Muslim with Lebanese and Egyptian heritage in the U.K., I was in constant pursuit of connections to my ethnic identity. In searching for eyeliner’s meaning in history, I discovered that this simple cosmetic holds stories of profound cultural significance — and even rebellion. Over the years, many elements of chola style have been appropriated without …
Women have been using eye cosmetics like kajal and eyeliner to enhance the appearance of their eyes for millennia. Cocoa eyeliner Use cocoa powder to experiment with brown eyeliner if you’re tired of wearing black eyeliner. An old-fashioned ayurvedic method is used to create almond eyeliner, a natural mixture that improves vision and promotes eyelash growth. Activated charcoal and distilled …
