What is the difference between kohl and eye pencil? Kohl eyeliner comes with a soft texture when compared to other eyeliners. Unlike the other eyeliners, kohl gives a silky finish and natural look. What is kohl made of? Galena, the source of the mineral lead and kohl is a black powdery substance that is made out of it. How effective is applying kohl on waterline? Lining your waterline with kohl is a simple technique to make your eyes look more attractive, and dramatic. It can add twist to even your most tedious make up look. My eyeliner won't stick to my waterline because my eyes water. What can I do? Kohl pencils are one of the most effective and easiest ways to make your waterline as bold and beautiful as eyeliners make it on your eyelid. If I want to make it look extremely black, how can I do that and make sure it doesn't sink down into my skin? Blend it out with a highly pigmented black eyeshadow. To make sure it doesn't look unbalanced, see that the eyelid has more product.