eyeliner animation. Text: Beauty School - Kajal - A term originating in India for traditional kohl eyeliner, where it has been used for thousands of years. In fact, kohl liners have been used in traditional makeup all over the world. Traditional kohl liner is made differently depending on where it's from. Although some older forms may still contain lead, modern versions are usually made from amorphous carbon or charcoal. They make application easier and maintain the highly pigmented and long-lasting finish kohl is known for.