A waterline staple across India and the Middle East — deep black, smudge-proof, and formulated without lead (CI 77266, ICP-MS verified).
When it's for
For the wearer who lines the inner rim every morning and needs it intact through heat, tears and a long day — without the raccoon-eye fallout.
The pain points
- Kajal that smudges into 'raccoon eyes' by mid-morning.
- Fear of heavy metals — many traditional kohls carry lead.
- Waterline products that irritate sensitive eyes.
What people normally ask — and how we answer
Is kajal safe? How do I know it is lead-free?
Safety starts with the pigment. We use CI 77266 (synthetic iron oxide black) and verify it lead-free by ICP-MS, so the claim ships with a certificate, not just a promise. That is the difference between a heritage look and a regulated product.
Why does kajal always smudge on my waterline?
The waterline is wet and warm, so a soft wax pencil migrates. A long-wear kajal needs a structured wax-oil system with controlled slip — firm enough to set, soft enough to glide. We balance that so it deposits black and stays put.
Can kajal really last 12 hours in humid heat?
Yes, if the formula is built for it. We specify a water-resistant, humidity-stable base and validate wear in climate conditions close to the markets it sells in, so the line holds instead of sliding into the lower lid.
What does 'ICP-MS verified' actually mean on your kajal?
ICP-MS stands for Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry — a lab method that detects trace heavy metals down to parts-per-billion. For our kajal we send the finished pigment and pencil for lead testing by ICP-MS; if lead comes back below the detection limit, the 'lead-free' claim ships with a certificate, not just a label. That certificate is the proof behind the words — and why it matters in markets where traditional kohl has a long history of lead contamination. We use CI 77266 (synthetic iron-oxide black), a cosmetic-grade colorant that contains no lead by design, then verify it.
Why Xinfengshang holds
We pair a lead-free CI 77266 pigment with a water-resistant wax system, so the kajal is deep, safe and verified — not just dark.