Kajal, one makeup product that most Indian women cannot step out of the house without. Some feel that they look tired without a bold black line bordering their eyes while others believe that their makeup looks incomplete without kohl. The first retractable kohl pencil that I ever owned was The Colossal Kajal from Maybelline. Being the most affordable product of its kind in India, this was the only kajal that I used throughout my college days. Over the years, I have discovered several other kohl pencils that are more long-lasting and offer better pigmentation but this product holds a nostalgic value in my heart. This is why when Maybelline released a new Black Fix Formula with Aloe Vera for The Colossal Kajal, I couldn’t resist trying it out.
This new black fix formula is supposed to be more gentle on the eyes and the aloe vera is meant to nourish them. Personally, I never felt any irritation whatsoever with the original formula of this product and nor did I with the new one. The pigmentation is also similar as before. To me, it seems more like a dark, smoky grey instead of a jet black. There are many variants available in the drugstore at the moment that are way blacker, but when it comes to being gentle on the waterline, this is the only product that never tingles my super sensitive eyes at all.
The texture of this kajal is a little stiff and not as creamy as I prefer. It tugs slightly at the waterline but not so much as to hurt the eyes while application. A single swipe looks darker on the arm than it does on the eyes and you will need at least 2-3 swipes for a perfectly black finish. Unfortunately, it does not last long on my waterline and starts fading at the corners within a few hours and vanishes almost completely by the end of the day. As shown in the picture below, the color has started fading at the outer corners even though the photo was taken only an hour post-application.
Priced at INR 180, this is one of the most affordable retractable kohl pencil in the market although it does not have great pigmentation or longevity. Now that Lakme has dropped the price of the Eyeconic Kajal to INR 180, I would recommend buying the Eyeconic Kajal instead of this one because it is blacker and creamier. If the Lakme product irritates your eyes, only then would the Maybelline Colossal Kajal be a better alternative because it is one of the gentlest kohls available in the market.
I hope that this review was helpful. You can buy the Maybelline Colossal Kajal in the shade Deep Black here.
Mrinalini
Mrinalini is a beauty blogger with over 7 years of experience in reviewing skincare, makeup, and wellness products. Her professional experience in the biomedical space plus her keen interest in testing products spanning decades gives her the upper edge when it comes to reviewing new beauty products, particularly for oily, acne-prone, Indian skin.
I have used both Lakme and Maybelline one, have tried lotus also but for me this myabelline Colossal is best still.
I prefer Maybelline to the Lotus one but somehow like the creamy texture of the Lakme kajal better 🙂
Lakme eyeconic is good, but maybelline is more smudge proof. I like colossal kajal more! Nice review! 💖😊😊
The Maybelline kajal fades faster for me 🙁 It’s interesting how these products perform differently for different people. My eyes are too watery I guess 😛
Oh really! That’s interesting! ☺ My eyes are generally dry…may be that’s the reason😊☺
I never bought the new colossal because of mixed reviews. I am loving the eyeconic way too much now. 👀
-Bhumika http://makeupandsmiles.com 💕
Eyeconic is amazing <3
My go to eyeliner is Maybelline’s Master Precise felt tip liner. I’ve been using it for years, and while (for some odd reason) it’s not sold in every drugstore- I’ll go out of my way to find it and buy it again before trying anything else lol
Would love to try it 🙂
Very nice review.love to try this.is dat also used as eyeliner? I definitely buy this
I haven’t used it as eyeliner in the picture but you can do that. I personally prefer liquid eyeliners.
You look so pretty. I have stopped using kajal from sometime so the last one I bought is still with me. Think I might buy this when I need a new one.
Thanks hon 🙂 I cant live without kajal even for a single day 😛
This kajal is truly amazing!! I bought it on my last trip to India and have been loving it ever since! Lovely post xx
Thanks!
I have used d same…its really longlasting n perfect black kajal….😉😊
I love your post. Being of Indian origin myself, I live for kohl eyeliner pencils! the Maybelline Master Drama Kohl pencil & gel eyeliner pot is extremeky pigmented & creamy. I think you’d love them 🙂
I will definitely give them a shot! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Great review.. U look pretty!!
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Thank you so much!
Thanks Zeba!
Wonderful review….best blogger… hope you win
Thank you!