What is kohl?? makeup question?

Question

in the makeup world, what is kohl used for. Eyes, I think, but is it eyeliner or what?

Answer 1

a powder, as finely powdered antimony sulfide, used as a cosmetic to darken the eyelids, eyebrows, etc.  

Answer 2

kohl was first used by the arabians waaayy back in the day and even now.. its natural and better for your eyes then all this junk ..

anything that says "kohl" in wal mart or wherever, is just trying to make it sound exotic.. or its another meaning for blackest black..

real kohl can only be bought in certain places, such as arabic countries/stores

Answer 3

Kohl eyeliner is eyeliner that's really thick & charcoal-y.

It's cute if you like thick eyeliner (:

Answer 4

Its an arab thing yes its eye liner. thats what i use. Cuz Im arab.!